ng cavscout Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 So, when I right click CMSF to try and run as administrator my windows explorer shuts down. It happens when I right click some other things such as Yahoo Messenger, but not other things. Any ideas? I am currently unable to run CMSF and would really like some advice as to how to fix this. Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 That's very unusual, and it sounds like windows explorer is broken Go to www.battlefront.com/helpdesk and click on Submit Ticket. A few screenshots of what is happening exactly would probably be good, too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ok, I must be going crazy, now it works for me, doesn't make me right click and run as administrator either. I downloaded the patches and am looking forward to getting back into it!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 The Run as admin setting is usually only needed for the very first launch and activation with eLicense protected games. That's so the license is properly registered on your PC. It shouldn't be needed later on, although on some systems it seems that it is (and on others it's a quick workaround for other issues). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrullenhaft Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 One thing about using the "Run as administrator" setting is that it allows files to be written to the '\Program Files' directory. This includes PBEMs, game and campaign saves. Otherwise the files are copied into a hidden system directory (the 'VirtualStore' directory) that is supposed to 'mimic' the original directory where the files will be copied. However, if you look for your PBEM file, it will not be in the actual '\Program Files' directory, but in this hidden directory. If you like the functionality of having the files actually written to the '\Program Files' directory, then you can modify your shortcut so that you do not have to right-click each time. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select 'Properties' from the popup menu. Now go to the 'Compatibility' tab and at the bottom of this tab is a section labeled 'Privilege Level'. Checkmark the box next to the text that says "Run this program as an administrator". Click 'Apply' and then 'OK'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Luckily the game is running for me without using the administrator setting because when I right click on any CM icons on my desktop it shuts down windows explorer. Does the same thing for most of the icons actually. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrullenhaft Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Sounds like you have some sort of corruption or infection that has damaged some registry info that is affecting the Explorer shell. You may want to read through this Windows Explorer Troubleshooting and see if any solutions help. Here's another one with a link to Registry Mechanic (can't vouch for how good that program is or how truly helpful it may be): Vista Forums posting about right-click errors 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 I will try those tips, thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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