PC Version Crash When Loading

[pcline85]

Hi, whenever I try to load a game and or practice...the game crashes to the desktop everytime. I have no problems in the menu, it runs smoothly on each graphics setting. Just when I try to play it crashes.

Here is a screenshot of what I see before the loading begins, and a shot of pregame videos.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/pcline85/nba2k9.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/pcline85/nba2k9_loading.jpg

After that, the pregame loading begins with the spotlight players and videos. However once the videos begin, the screen is the same colors as the ones in the background at team select.

Any tips?

**EDIT** I also experience the crash when going to edit/create player.
Windows XP SP2
AMD Sempron 3000+
1024 GB RAM
Radeon HD 2400 Pro (256 MB)
DirectX 9.0c

[keith8910]

I also having the same problem...
i got 3 ghz ram
but im using INTEL DISPLAY CARD ...

it works in other games..but not this..please help
reli want to play ....

[pcline85]

Thanks for the reply, and me seeing that you have a 3ghz cpu...makes me feel a bit better. I have tried running in the absoulute lowest setting. I mean 640x480, low EVERYTHING...and I can now edit and create players...but as far as loading games, etc goes...nothing but desktop.

[keith8910]

i also setting a absolute lowest setting.. and everything is works until going into the game..
it crashed.....the screen is not appear properly..but it can showed up the players and court....but it just simply crashed

[keith8910]

u know wt ? i thought the game is only suitable for ATI and NAVIDA and thts why when r loading the game, it doesnt appear properly since that we r not using a right display card...i reli want them to allow us to use difference kind of display card...please

[pcline85]

If I can find my old GeForce 5200 FX I'll give it a gander lmao...but it's in a box somewhere past my abilities.

[keith8910]

do u fink that they can fix our problem ?

[ca4224]

Update your video card with the newest drivers from ATi or Nvidia

[keith8910]

im not using ATI or Nvidia ..
how can i updated?

[saintdee]

I also having the same problem...
i got 3 ghz ram
but im using INTEL DISPLAY CARD ...

it works in other games..but not this..please help
reli want to play ....

3ghz ram? that makes no sense... if you are using INTEL display card you're probably crashing cause you dont have pixel shader 3.0

[keith8910]

where can i download pixel shader 3.0 ?

[pcline85]

Pixel Shader 3.0 is built into your GPU.

I have PS 3.0 on my card, so not sure if that's my problem or what.

[keith8910]

I got pixel shader 3.0
but it still the same..it still crashed ..
wt can i do ?

[pcline85]

No clue, I'm just doing whatever I can to see what works. Until then, we just hope someone from Tech Support an offer some insight.

[keith8910]

wt is the number of tech support ? ineed them help

[pcline85]

It's in the back of your NBA 2K9 manual.

[j0j0]

Have a look at this thread: http://2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191325
We noticed that it's most probably a cpu related problem, since we all have an AMD XP. This means we can't do anything (and you don't need to do anything like patching your gfx card etc.) but wait for a official patch.

[MrMakeEmAkRight]

Hi, whenever I try to load a game and or practice...the game crashes to the desktop everytime. I have no problems in the menu, it runs smoothly on each graphics setting. Just when I try to play it crashes.

Here is a screenshot of what I see before the loading begins, and a shot of pregame videos.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/pcline85/nba2k9.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/pcline85/nba2k9_loading.jpg

After that, the pregame loading begins with the spotlight players and videos. However once the videos begin, the screen is the same colors as the ones in the background at team select.

Any tips?

**EDIT** I also experience the crash when going to edit/create player.
Windows XP SP2
AMD Sempron 3000+
1024 GB RAM
Radeon HD 2400 Pro (256 MB)
DirectX 9.0c

Sempron?

I'm suprised you get that far

[UniversalNoob]

Yeah, thats a problem with AMD CPU's.... i contacted the support service, and still waiting for an answer until now...

[pcline85]

Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

[ramz2112]

Anyone heard anything? I have the same problem on a xp 3000 7800gs 1.5gig ram win xp sp2.

[pcline85]

No response here yet.

[pcline85]

Updated my AMD drivers...but still no luck with that.

[remixas]

I have also that problem with crash...when will be patch?

[remixas]

somebody know?

[braulio24]

Same here:

AMD Sempron 3000
2 GB ram
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT

Weird Graphics and then..... BSOD,wtf....????????

IRQL NOT LESS or something like that... BAD POOL HEADER... you know,the annoying Blue screen...

Any news around here?

I think we need a patch or fix.

See'ya!

[pcline85]

No news yet, but maybe we'll hear a little something by the end of the day.

[braulio24]

Seems weird for me,all people who have the crashes and ****,have AMD,like me and u xDDD

AMD processors issue?

Fix it,omg!

BB.

[pcline85]

Well, 2K ppl should be in office in three hours.

[keith8910]

should I update my CPU in order to run the game ?

[pcline85]

should I update my CPU in order to run the game ?

By update, do you mean drivers? Or do you mean purchasing new hardware for your pc?

[keith8910]

driver .......

[keith8910]

Seriously, i reli think that my intel display card is good enough to play ....but dunno why it doesnt work in nba 2k9

[8th Wonder]

I've AMD Athlon XP 2100+. My game doesn't start. I've the same problem too. I can edit players and other things.. but my game crashes when loading. :confused: :( :(

My specs
ATI Radeon X1300 256 mb
1 GB of RAM.
AMD Athlon XP 2100+ 1,8 Ghz processor
Windows XP

[keith8910]

yaaa..same same ..
i reli hope that they will give us a solution asap
otherwise i wont buy this type of game anymore ...

[braulio24]

Lol...........
This answers prove my theory that AMD is the spot!!!!!
Come on 2K.....we wanna play too :(
Damn it!

[8th Wonder]

Some older machines that have AMD dual core processors may experience problems running the game. If you have such a system, you should first visit the AMD website and obtain the latest processor drivers. You should only install this driver if you are confident that it is appropriate for your system (i.e. you have an AMD dual core processor).

I saw it on the ''Readme''!

[MrMakeEmAkRight]

sempron in no way equals pentium 4 2.4 ghz

[pcline85]

sempron in no way equals pentium 4 2.4 ghz

I have both, but honestly prefer AMD.

[pcline85]

Just spoke with Christian from 2K, and he says they have people working on it now.

[braulio24]

Great news,i expect some nice fixes for our computers,to play this damn game xD

Thx for da info playa...!!!!!

See'ya!

[chiexoxo]

i also have this problem, but don't have the bad graphics
It just sends me to the desktop whenever I go to the loading screen.

I have Intel Dual Core E2160

[8th Wonder]

Just spoke with Christian from 2K, and he says they have people working on it now.

Oh, that's a great news! Thanks.:)

[nemac]

I have the same problem, game crashing to desktop.

AMD 2700+, 6600GT, latest drivers etc.. what is the problem?

I know my pc is old but come on, dont make me go look for my nba live 05 (the last decent nba live) :box:

[kevat13]

i need help..when i installed the game and clicked play it says the game is current unavailable

[pcline85]

i need help..when i installed the game and clicked play it says the game is current unavailable

I think there's a thread focused on this already. Should still be on the first page of this sub-forum.

[pcline85]

I'm thinking about installing Vista and seeing if that works. A lot of the problems I'm seeing I have seen with people on XP.

[nemac]

I'm thinking about installing Vista and seeing if that works. A lot of the problems I'm seeing I have seen with people on XP.

Could XP be the problem? I am gonna go test the game on another pc, which is still xp but the cpu is newer (dual core), so ill see how that goes.

[pcline85]

Well that's similar to what I did, my fiance has a stock laptop from Best Buy with Vista Home Basic. I was able to run 2K9 on it to where I can play it comfortably...but yet I can't run Combat Arms (Free FPS) on it to save my life. Yet on my PC...I can run Combat Arms balls to the wall lol.

So definitley if you can, give that a shot.

[Econizze]

Yo guys. I'm feeling bad for the vista 64 and or AMD users who can't get the game working. My friend of mine made like a crack or patch so the game works now for me who had the same problem. I could post it but don't know if it is okay?

[8th Wonder]

Yo guys. I'm feeling bad for the vista 64 and or AMD users who can't get the game working. My friend of mine made like a crack or patch so the game works now for me who had the same problem. I could post it but don't know if it is okay?
Yeah, you can! Please release it ASAP!

[sunFlame03]

I can't play the game as well. While in the game menu, the graphics goes crappy, mouse cursor will stop working, and then it will freeze. So I need to reboot my pc again. :thumbsdow I even reinstalled windows xp sp2 and updated all device drivers. :confused: Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

I believe, my rig meets the system requirement see below
__________________
AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ (Socket AM2)
MSI K9N Platinum
GeForce 7900GTX 512Mb DDR3
2Gb DDR800

[nemac]

Ok, I tested the game on the other pc, which has an AMD dual core, 2gb ram and an 8600gt and it works fine all settings maxed.

Im guessin this is a SSE2 issue? There was no mention of it in the requirements though, so i dunno. The game looks great thought, too bad I wont really get to play it unless we get a patch. :rolleyes:

[nemac]

I can't play the game as well. While in the game menu, the graphics goes crappy, mouse cursor will stop working, and then it will freeze. So I need to reboot my pc again. :thumbsdow I even reinstalled windows xp sp2 and updated all device drivers. :confused: Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!


Have you tried the following?

1. Update directx
2. Update video drivers
3. Update to .Net framework 2.0
4. Turn off other programs when you play.

[DMax]

PLS Econizze post this patch or crack PLS!!!!

[Andrius27]

3.5 AMD Dual Core Timing Issue
------------------------------

Some older machines that have AMD dual core processors may experience problems running the game. If you have such a system, you should first visit the AMD website and obtain the latest processor drivers. You should only install this driver if you are confident that it is appropriate for your system (i.e. you have an AMD dual core processor).


i found it on readme and we need to downloud something like this but dont know exsectly what
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...1_2336,00.html
anybody tried this?

[sunFlame03]

Have you tried the following?

1. Update directx
2. Update video drivers
3. Update to .Net framework 2.0
4. Turn off other programs when you play.


yeah, everything updated.

video driver downloaded from nvidia site (ver. gforce 178.24)
.net framework updated

I don't know why this is happening every time I play the game. Sometimes I can play about 2qtrs 5mins/q. Then the game will crash.

[Kubbas]

Please post up this crack / exe

you are last hope

[Kubbas]

Pleaaaaase

[braulio24]

Its a possible solution xD
Maybe ..........:dance:

See-ya

[Econizze]

http://rapidshare.com/files/156688800/nba2k9.exe


-This helped me fix the problem with crash to desktop. I replaced the orginal nba2k9.exe file with this one. Couldn't wait any longer on a patch from 2k sport and i think everyone deserves a working game. If this helped you as it helped me. Spread it. PROPS to the uploader!

Good luck everyone and thanks 2k for a great game. Worth every dollar

[8th Wonder]

Thanks for posting, bro. I'll try it.

[pcline85]

Downloading it now. I hate to be skeptical..but it better not be infected with anything lol.

[Kubbas]

Downloading to and praying ...

[ramz2112]

nope, didn't work for me

[DMax]

wich .exe file i have to overwrite....there is no nba 2k9 .exe file!!!1

[pcline85]

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\Common\NBA2K9.exe

***BE SURE TO BACK UP YOUR ORIGINAL FIRST!!!***

[Kubbas]

nope, didn't work for me

are you kiddin?:(

[ramz2112]

unfortunately, no i'm not

[pcline85]

unfortunately, no i'm not

He's not, no dice for me. Guess I'm going to install Vista on this comp...as I've tried everything else. I'll have a report after football guys.

[Kubbas]

Dosent work for me too **** im so frustrated...

[QrT]

it works for me !!!


The game is awesome btw !!!

[DMax]

now ist says the game isn't avaible.....f***

[bagas]

downloading now.

[DMax]

how can i fix this prob???

[Kubbas]

it works for me !!!


The game is awesome btw !!!

WOW How it can work for you? You had the pink screen problem?

[FriLanCeR]

doesn't work for me too :(

[Econizze]

Glad to see it worked for some. But i hate to see that it didn't work for everyone. I'll report back with some news if i find anything else. But be sure that you did it right by replacing the orginal .exe file. Make a backup copy if it doesn't work

[Kubbas]

Hope someone will find something that helps, as we see we cant count on 2k...

[kdbubbles]

mine didnt work

[bagas]

doesint work too its just a crack we need a fix or patch

[kdbubbles]

Have you tried the following?

1. Update directx
2. Update video drivers
3. Update to .Net framework 2.0
4. Turn off other programs when you play.

i use Ati x300 then i updated it to x1050 which video driver should i updated it to and i use windows xp sp2

[DMax]

have anyone information about a patch from 2k????

[8th Wonder]

Didn't work for me too. :(

[mrmonnet]

This game could not be started. Refer to the Online FAQ or 2k Sports website for information on this topic.

[braulio24]

But how do did this "crack" or patch,do you have any hint about what is causing the crash...???

Thanks im downloading but not much hope and my win is XP xDDD

See'ya people.

WAITING FOR PATCH RELEASE FROM 2K OMFG! :lol:

[pcline85]

Well I've tested it now on my computer with Vista...and no dice. So...back to the drawing board...or should I say, "Waiting room".

[braulio24]

No luck,this crack is ****,i mean,this crack was from first release of the game,a chinese group uploaded the game 1 week ago on thepiratebay!!!!
I was going to download that release,but a lot of people posted a lot of screens and i saw it...garnett with chinese letters,like this...and the game was a bugged version like the original,what an irony xDDDD

[avrceltsfan]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XRdkTajbS8/SQzh7S_HlcI/AAAAAAAAAB4/_Ugl4Eypti0/s1600-h/nba2k9+2008-10-01+17-06-28-53.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XRdkTajbS8/SQzh7S_HlcI/AAAAAAAAAB4/_Ugl4Eypti0/s1600-h/nba2k9+2008-10-01+17-06-28-53.jpg
Same thing happened to me. Obviously, it isn't the system specs. 2K, please release a patch.
AMD Duron 1.8 GHZ
512 MB Ram
Nvidia 6600
Occurring to Nvidia, the 6600 supports Shader 3.0?
Any help please?

[pcline85]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XRdkTajbS8/SQzh7S_HlcI/AAAAAAAAAB4/_Ugl4Eypti0/s1600-h/nba2k9+2008-10-01+17-06-28-53.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XRdkTajbS8/SQzh7S_HlcI/AAAAAAAAAB4/_Ugl4Eypti0/s1600-h/nba2k9+2008-10-01+17-06-28-53.jpg
Same thing happened to me. Obviously, it isn't the system specs. 2K, please release a patch.
AMD Duron 1.8 GHZ
512 MB Ram
Nvidia 6600
Occurring to Nvidia, the 6600 supports Shader 3.0?
Any help please?

Wow, talk about meeting the minimum requirements. The Duron processor though isn't a P4 equal.

[pcline85]

Well it has nothing to do with the BUS that our cards use...as it's a problem for both PCIe, and AGP GPUs.

[Decoy143]

Hi, whenever I try to load a game and or practice...the game crashes to the desktop everytime. I have no problems in the menu, it runs smoothly on each graphics setting. Just when I try to play it crashes.


Looking at your pics, it look like it crashes on the video / transition part of the start screen. This is usually indicative of a codec issue.

Dowload the lastest codec drivers and see if that resolves your issues.

Good luck

[Salvosp]

hi pc cline,You have found solution of this problem??

[3pointshooter]

Interesting, this game uses bink compression. I found out by looking at the extension of the game files which are .bnk. At least that's what google says it is...

Has anyone tried to use:
http://www.radgametools.com/bnkmain.htm
program to see if that helped?

[Salvosp]

Thanks for your interesting but this program dont open file bnk.In nba 2k9 there are seven files animation bnk. in sequences but this program dont open it.
i WONT PLAY WITH NBA 2K9.
Sorry of my english my i am italian

[Salvosp]

Nevere solution yet????

[Kage15]

for me my game installed correctly and everything, and then when its starting the animations are pretty strange but then it goes to the 'Press Enter/Start' screen. its alright, but when I press enter it will load everything until it loads my profile and my computer then reboots. is this my computer's problem or the game's?