Windows 10: Battlefield 3 not working

Discus and support Battlefield 3 not working in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I downloaded bf3 from steam and was playing it for a week but after the new windows update version 2004, it does not work. If anyone has a solution... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by AkshayH, Aug 4, 2020.

  1. AkshayH Win User

    Battlefield 3 not working


    I downloaded bf3 from steam and was playing it for a week but after the new windows update version 2004, it does not work. If anyone has a solution please help me out.

    :)
     
    AkshayH, Aug 4, 2020
    #1
  2. Paul Bab Win User

    Battlefield 3 premium

    Hi Felipede,

    We need to gather the following information to properly isolate your concern:

    • Are you trying to purchase Battlefield 3 Premium from the console or over the web?
    • Are you experiencing issues with purchasing other games as well?

    With your Microsoft account signed in, click this
    link
    and check if you are able to purchase Battlefield 3 from the online Store.

    If the issue persists, you may change your account's region online. Here are the steps:

    • Click this
      link
      . Sign in with the Microsoft account associated with your gamertag.
    • Under Xbox settings, click the Change 360 account region icon.
    • Follow the steps provided and select your preferred region. Complete the process and save all the changes made.
    • Purchase the game this time and check if it works.

    For more information about updating the region of your Microsoft account, feel free to visit this

    page
    .

    To verify the current status of your account's region, you may get in touch with the support team from Xbox for further assistance. Click this

    link
    to generate a chat session or request a call.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Paul Bab, Aug 4, 2020
    #2
  3. how to play battlefield 3 on this windows 10?

    Hi Barnard,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about playing Battlefield game on Windows 10.

    Kindly provide us with additional information to assist you better:

    • Were you able to install the game on Windows 10?
    • What happens when to try to open the game?
    • Is you issue concerned about control accesses on the game?
    • Is there any error code/ error message while trying to open the game?

    Also, I suggest you to open the game in compatibility mode and check if it helps:

    Follow the steps to install the game in Compatibility mode.


    • Download the game from the website.

    • Right click the game installation file
      and select Properties then tap or click the
      Compatibility tab.

    • Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.

    • Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click
      OK.

    • Try installing the game and check.

    Please provide us with additional information, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 4, 2020
    #3
  4. Battlefield 3 not working

    When starting Battlefield, i get blackscreen and it disappeares.

    Hello Harun,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We understand that you receive a black screen when trying to play battlefield 2 in Windows 10. We will assist you with this issue.

    • Is the issue persists to only this particular game or with other games as well?
    • Have you installed all pending Windows Updates?

    This issue might have occurred due to faulty or corrupted display drivers. Let's try the below steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: I would suggest you to update your graphic card drivers and check if it helps.

    You can update drivers from the Device Manager.

      • Right click on Start button and click on Device manager.
      • Select Display adapter and expand it.
      • Right click on the device and select Update driver.


    Step 2: Further if the issue persists, try to uninstall and reinstall Graphic drivers.

    1. Press
    Windows key + R key.

    2.Type
    devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

    3.In device manager go to
    Display adapter.

    4. Right click and
    uninstall.

    After you uninstall the drives, I suggest you to reinstall the latest drivers from the manufacturing website and check.


    Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Aug 4, 2020
    #4
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