ET known et issues & solutions

[schNee]

...i found this on the www and i thought its good to get this pinned. almost all errors are listed and solved. 

 

this can be extended. so if you have an issue and a solution, you can post it in here and gonna add it to the list. 

 

i deleted some who are useless imo

 

Known errors:

 

2- CD Key 
3- Cg.ClientFrame 
5- CL_GetServerCommand 
6- Connection Interrupted 
7- Could not exec xxx.cfg 
8- Could not load OpenGL drivers 
9- Could not load an official pak file 
10- Could not initialize installation 
11- Could not reopen pak0.pk3 
12- cl_ParsePacketEntities 
13- Client / server game mismatch 
14- Client communication failure 
15- Disconnected for unknown reason 
16- Duplicate Guid / CDkey 
17- Integrity failure 
18- Error Hunk_AllocatedTempMemory 
21- ET.exe crashes without error message 
22- ET.exe encountered an error 
23- Game code (ui_mp_x86.dll) 
24- GLW_StartOpenGL () - could not load OpenGL subsystem 
25- Hunk_AllocateTempMemory 
26- Ignoring md5tool queries 
27- Incorrect et.exe version 
28- Can not connect to a server 
29- I / O error 
31- Losing key packets 
32- MD5 Tool: ET.exe md5 tool mismatch 
33- Max_Gamestate_Chars_Exceeded 
36- O / S Privileges 
38- Runtime error 
40- Sv_wwwDownload: unexpected wwwdl bbl8r  
44- VM_Create on cgame failed 
45- Warning Cvar whatever must be EQUAL TO 0 
46- can not write to hunkusage 

 

2-CD Key
Exact message: Valid CD Key is not reaching GUIDAUTH Server ouYou have been kicked by PunkBuster for a CD Key fail
Reason: There is a key conflict

Solution:

• 1) Go to the Etkey.org website. 
  2) Press "Get a new key". 
  3) Save it on the desktop. 
  4) Place the key in your Etmain folder.

 

3-Cg.clientFrame
Reason: Your console continuously displays a series of:

 

• cg.clientFrame: 24190 
  cg.clientFrame: 24191 
  cg.clientFrame: 24192

 

Solution:

 

• If your variable "cg_stats" is 1, the console displays the number of the frames (images displayed), so try to put this variable on "0"

 

 

5-CL_GetServerCommand
Exact messages: CL_GetServerCommand: a reliable command was cycled out
Reason: After a long download on a server, a command does not find a path.

Solution:

 

 

• Attempt to reconnect to the server (open the console and write: / reconnect)

 

6-Connection Interrupted
Huge error message.Often related to an internet connection problem.

Solutions 1:

 

• 1 / Check that you are not behind a firewall (Antivirus). 
  2 / Update Punkbuster. And try to connect to a server without Punkbuster (Some servers still run with PB). 
  3 / Check that the connection mode is selected in the game options (Modem, ISDN, ADSL, LAN). 
  4 / Check the connection settings in your cfg (all lines "cl_")

 

Solutions 2:
We can also try to add these commands in the config:

 

• - / cl_maxpackets 30 (number of incoming and outgoing packets) 
  - / cl_packetdup 1 (packet size) 
  - / snaps 20 (modify the SNAP configuration) 
  - / cg_predictitems 0 (removes the "prediction" on the client side.The prediction allows your machine to extrapolate the position of the entities without waiting to receive data from the server.This allows a smooth game) 
  - / rate 25000 (configure the transfer rate) 
  - / cl_timenudge 0 (Leave at "0" (reduced (negative) or increases (positive) the lag but opponents who use an analog modem will become jerky)

 

7-Couldn't exec xxx.cfg
Reason: The path of your CFG is not correct.

Solution 1:
Put the cfg file in the Etmain folder, and write in the console:

 

• / exec xxx.cfg

 

Solution 2:
Change the name of your Cfg.

 

• Replace xxx.cfg with yyy.cfg

 

8-Couldn't load OpenGL drivers
Reason: It's a problem of drivers coming from the graphics card.

Solution:

 

• Update your graphics card driver.

 

9-Could not load an official pak file
Exact message: Please check your installation and make sure you have the latest patch and the latest version.
Reason:

• - Either you do not have the right version of a mod (which must be downloaded and installed, by doing a / cl_allowdownload 1 on the server itself) 
  - Either you do not have the correct patch of ET (if you are in 2.60b to pass in 2.60, just install the patch 2.60 over or use one of the many patch selector). 
  - It stuck for example if you install Etpro 3.2.6 with only the ET 2.60 patch. In this case, you must patch AND in 2.60b. 
  - You can check that you do not miss some files in the directory andmain (of style pak0.pk3, pak1.pk3, pak2.pk3, mp_bin.pk3 ...)

 

10-Could not initialize installation

 

Exact message: Could not initialize installation.File size expected = 270305943, size returned = 270306346
Reason:

• You just downloaded the game, and when you try to start the installation, this message appears. In the case above, the file is larger than the expected file. It is corrupt, and it must be reloaded.

 

11-Could not reopen pak0.pk3
Exact message: Could not reopen 😄 \ Program Files \ Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory \ andmain \ pak0.pk3
Reason: The etmain \ pak0.pk3 file is corrupt.

Usually by a file recently downloaded to a server.
The file pak0.pk3 can not be physically modified since it is a system file of the game, it is actually the downloaded pk3 that modify it somehow.
On the other hand, the new pk3 can interact with this pak0 and create conflicts if the pk3 is poorly designed or downloaded.

Solutions:

 

• 1 / Delete the latest downloaded files in the Etmain folder or the folder of the last mod installed. There is a freeware that cleans up the wrong dl files: LNAcleanet 
  2 / It may be due to too many pk3 files. Delete a maximum of .pk3 file in Etmain (or other mod files) 
  3 / Reinstall the patch, or at worst the game AND. 
  4 / Instead of checking "uninstall", check "repair" when launching the uninstall.

 

12-cl_ParsePacketEntities 
Reason: I am disconnected with this error message

Solution:

 

• Follow the same instructions as the error message on the CD KEY: Valid CD Key.

 

13-Client / server game mismatch
Exact message:

 

• - Client / server game mismatch 
  - Could not load an official pak file; verify your installation and make sure it has been updated to the latest version 
  - Protocol Mismatch Between Client and server.The server is trying to join an incompatible version of the game.

 

Solutions:

 

• 1 / Either you do not have the right version of a mod (which must be downloaded and installed, by doing a / cl_allowdownload 1 on the server itself for example) 
  2 / Either you do not have the correct patch of ET (if you are in 2.60b to pass 2.60, just install the patch 2.60 above or use one of many patch selector).It stuck for example if you install Etpro 3.2.6 with only the ET 2.60 patch. In this case, you have to patch ET in 2.60b.

 

14-Client communication failure
Exact messages: Server disconnected - Client communication failure
Reason:

 

• There is a problem between you and the server. Check if your network does not have a problem. Also see if your box is not offline.

 

15-Disconnected for unknown reason
Reason: This message may appear when your computer takes too long to load a card.The server no longer receiving activity message from you, it expels you.

Solution:

 

• Try to reconnect by typing in the console: / reconnect

Solution 2:

• Quit the game and restart.

 

16-Duplicate Guid / CDkey
Solution:
To solve this problem, simply go to your directory andmain found in wolfenstein - enemyterritory and delete the file etkey.
Warning: Any experience gained on servers with "XPsave" will be lost by doing this!
To put a key, see the forum "Etkey"

 

 

17-Integrity failure
Reason: Punkbuster is not up to date.

Solutions:

 

• 1 / Open the folder Punkbuster: \ Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory \ pb 
  2 / Select all the files in the folder pb and delete them. 
  3 / Download the program ETPbSetup.exe 
  4 / Copy this program into your folder (blank) pb 
  5 / Launch it, select the Enemy Territory game and follow the steps. 
  6 / Close ETPbSetup.exe and start the game.

 

18-Error Hunk_AllocatedTempMemory
Reason: The game crashes with this message when one is on a particular map.This is certainly a memory story allocated to ET.
Normally it happens when there is in the config com_hunkMegs too high or too low.

Solution 1:

 

• Check the value of the com_hunkMegs cvar in the config (from the Profile folder, or the autoexec.cfg) and set the value to 256 or 512 (to make sure that all the textures of the maps load)

Solution 2:

• Modify your shortcut to start the game and add + set com_hunkmegs 256 at the end (do not forget to put a space before the + set ...). Your shortcut will look like this: "C: \ Program Files \ Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory \ ET.exe" + set com_hunkmegs 256

 

 

21-ET.exe crashes without error message
Reason: The game crashes, freeze, or quits in any way without displaying an error message (or at least you do not have time to see it).

Solutions 1:

 

 

• 1 / Check that your system has the minimum required. 
  2 / Check that you have the latest video card drivers. 
  3 / Check that you have the latest chipsets (for the motherboard). 
  4 / Turn off (to the maximum) the applications at the bottom of the spot. 
  5 / Some players have problems also after several map changes. In this case, reboot the computer. 
  6 / If you have changed the options of the game, restore the default (set recommended).

 

Warning : Punkbuster has noticed conflicts with these materials:
Motherboards based on nForce4:

If you have a SATA controller:

 

• Look at which SATA Controller is present in your system. Then check on the manufacturer's website if there are any driver updates (especially for WHQL drivers). If nothing is found, look for a driver on the same site. You can also check on the website of the manufacturer of the motherboard.

 

If none of these solutions is conclusive:

 

• Go to: Mesdrivers.com and download all the updates.

 

22-ET.exe has encountered an error
Reason: ET.exe has encountered an error and needs to close or ET.exe made error.It will be closed.

Solutions:

 

• 1 / Check your Ram and analyze your pc on viruses and spyware 
  2 / Allow the firewall to connect with ET 
  3 / Check that the graphics card does not overheat (and remove the dust in the tower) 
  5 / Update your graphics card.

 

ID Software Solution for all-gray, black, or other colors

 

• 1 / Check to have the right video driver (the last usually) 
  2 / All applications in the background must be cut to launch the game first.

 

23-Game code (ui_mp_x86.dll)
Exact message: Game code (ui_mp_x86.dll) failed pure server check

Solution:

 

• Update your graphics card mostly directly on the manufacturer's website

 

Solution 2:

 

• Put the game in administrator

 

24-GLW_StartOpenGL () - could not load OpenGL subsystem
Reason: The game encountered an error while loading OpenGL.

Solution 1:

 

• Put r_stereo 0.

Solution 2:

• Update the drivers of the graphics card.

This error is caused by the fact that the game is not able to detect your Open GL drivers for your graphics card.

If this error appears in the start window of your game, you must update or reinstall the drivers for your graphics card.

Just go to the website of the manufacturer of your graphics card, download and install the latest driver, which fits with your card.If that does not work, simply go and uninstall the current driver and try to reinstall it.

WinXP:
Right click on your computer's icon -> Properties -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager -> Graphics Cards (click on the small and more) -> Right-click the name of your graphics card, then click uninstall.

Win7:
Click the Start button -> Control Panel -> Device Manager (In small / large icons view) -> Device Manager -> Graphics Cards (click small arrow) -> right click on the name of your graphics card , and then click Uninstall.

For NVIDIA cards: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

For ATI cards: http://www.nodevice.com/driver/company/ATI.html

Solution 3:

• Check the resolution in your cfg. A resolution that is too big can cause a crash.

Solution 4:

• Check if you have not reversed the settings of your resolution seta r_customheight , seta r_customwidth

Solution 5:

• Delete the profile folder.

 

25- Hunk_AllocateTempMemory
Reason: Your system is not providing enough RAM to Enemy Territory.

Solution:

 

• Workstation> 
  Right-click> 
  Properties> 
  Advanced> 
  Performance> 
  Advanced> 
  Virtual memory

Or change the value 'com_hunkmegs' in your cfg

 

26-Ignoring md5tool queries
Reason: You are disconnected from the server because Punkbuster noticed a big packet loss during a md5 check, so it could not be done.

Solution 1:

 

• Check your connection (cfg and / or modem):

Solution 2:

• The server admin must change the value of pb_sv_md5toolfreq to at least 10 (the default is 60).

 

27-Incorrect et.exe version
Reason: You do not have the right version of Enemy Territory.

There are 4 versions:

 

• - 1.02 
  - 2.55 (Default) 
  - 2.60 
  - 2.60b

 

Since the vast majority of the servers are in 2.60b and the competitions are in 2.60b, put the 2.6b.
Install your game, then patch 2.60, then install patch 2.60b.
You can install etpro 3.2.6 or download it directly to a server (cl_allowdownload 1).

 

 

28-Can not connect to a server
Problem: I can not connect online, or find servers.

Solutions:

 

• - Make sure you are not behind a program like a firewall. 
  - If you can not disable your firewall, you will need to open ports 27950, 27960, 27965 and 27952 for Enemy Territory (using TCP and UDP at the same time)

Other ports may be required to open depending on the server.

Other problems with routers:

• - If you are using a router, shared connection, NAT mechanism, or gateway software, you may have problems playing online. Your router may not transfer the correct information to your machine. This problem can be solved by opening certain ports used by the game.

 

29-I / O error, corrupt or bad media installation
Reason:

 

• - You have installed the game and you have this error message. 
  - Your installation file is corrupt.

Solution:

• Download the game somewhere else.

 

 

 

31-Losing key packets
Exact message: Losing key packets.
Reason:

• The internet connection has lost the thread, so the game stops: 
  Update Punkbuster with "ETPbSetup.exe"

 

32-MD5 Tool: ET.exe md5 tool mismatch
Exact message: You've been kicked by punkbuster ... MD5Tool MISMATCH: Exe.and (len = 2048)

 

Solution:

• - Put the correct patch (2.55, 2.60 or 2.60b) that allows you to have the correct ET.exe 
  - Do little housekeeping in the ETpro3.xx.pk3 version of the directory etpro then put cl_allowdownload to 1.

 

33-Max_Gamestate_Chars_Exceeded
Reason:
Problem with your server configuration

 

• - Mods that is not up to date. 
  - Config problem 
  - Problem of pk3 
  - Problem in the "campaign"

After checking, reboot your server.

 

 

 

36-O / S Privileges
Exact messages:

• - Insufficient O / S Privileges 
  - Inadequate O / S Privileges 
  - Blocked O / S Privileges

Reason: Some cheats can not be detected if the player does not use an administrator account: Punkbuster therefore requires players to be administrators of their operating system to play on the servers it protects.

Solution:

• Right click ET.exe> Properties> Compatibility> Check "Run this program in Accounting mode for: Windows xp packs 3> Check Run this program as administrator

 

Solution 2:

 

• Update Punkbuster.

 

38-Runtime error
Reason: Graphic driver problem.Current when changing graphics cards.

Solution:
The old drivers of the old graphics card have been uninstalled incorrectly.

Uninstall the old driver by:

• - Remove / install new program. 
  - Reboot the PC. 
  - Installation of the last driver.

The graphics card may also be defective.

 

40-Sv_wwwDownload: unexpected wwwdl bbl8r

Reason: Apparently, there is a problem with a misconfiguration of the server.Notify the admin of the server, that it checks the installation.

 

Solution: 

 

•  

 

44-VM_Create on cgame failed
Reason: Memory size problem for the game. Not enough system memory for the game.

Solution:
Allocate more virtual memory allocated to Windows (or other).

• - Start> Control Panel> System> Advanced> Performance (Settings)> Advanced (tab)> Virtual Memory (edit) 
  - Change the initial size of the swap file and put for example 1000MB. Do the same for the maximum size.

 

45-Warning Cvar whatever (= 1) must be EQUAL TO 0
Reason: A value of your config is not allowed by a server

 

Solution:
Examine the warning message, and note the offending variable.

• - Open the console: / set whatever 0 
  - Change the value of the variable recommended by the server. 
  - Restart the new parameters by writing in the console: 
  / vid_restart

 

46-Can not write to hunkusage dat

Solution:

 

• - Search: 
  'hunkusage.dat' 
  - The (s) remove 
  - Starting the game 
  - Watch if it works

 

Source: https://enemyterritory-stuff.net/forums/topic/111-et-problems/

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tl;dr 

[DFighter]

nice most known errors in 1 topic with solutions nice job !

would like to suggest to pin this topic

[RedBaird]

/pinned by Raziel already 

 

Thanks, SchNee & Razi!  

 

SchNee, you should add the source-link to your post.

 

A side-effect of this topic is that people searching for those errors may discover the =F|A= Forums!    Multiple search-bots crawl all over the public areas of this site every day.

Edited December 20, 2017 by RedBaird
Raziel got up earlier than I did.

[Haruhi Suzumiya]

Awesome job schnee!

 

I saw a similar list somewhere with common errors that are hack related but not obvious ex. "Cvar violation aimkey" etc.. the ones that might fly under the radar.

[elcabron]

Nice post schnee

[schNee]

/pinned by Raziel already 

 

Thanks, SchNee & Razi!  

 

SchNee, you should add the source-link to your post.

 

A side-effect of this topic is that people searching for those errors may discover the =F|A= Forums!    Multiple search-bots crawl all over the public areas of this site every day.

 

it was in french. but sure i will

[RedBaird]

it was in french. but sure i will

 

That might be a French source or copy of a page that I thought I had read in English ...or did I use "translate this page" on your source-site?  (especially familiar is the WWWdownload...bbl8r line)

[zrong]

Great you have the time and patience to do this, kudos!

 

I would like to add:

 

1. If console freezes ET or you can't type in console - delete .dat files from the folder of the mode you're playing.

 

2. For Linux users there's no ET minimizer - press CTR+ALT+ENTER than press console and click with mouse outside ET.

[Chuckun]

Great you have the time and patience to do this, kudos!

 

I would like to add:

 

1. If console freezes ET or you can't type in console - delete .dat files from the folder of the mode you're playing.

 

2. For Linux users there's no ET minimizer - press CTR+ALT+ENTER than press console and click with mouse outside ET.

Would advise against deleting the silent.dat file though.

[ed_]

Known errors:

 

47. If the ET works very slowly with the ATI / AMD graphics card.

Solution:

 

File Does Not Exist anymore 

 

Quote

https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1695-atioglxxdll/

 

Edited October 28, 2023 by RedBaird
file not found in 2023

[cookiem0nster]

Known errors:

 

47. If the ET works very slowly with the ATI / AMD graphics card.

Solution:

https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1695-atioglxxdll/

Your link has higher permissions than I can view

 

If playing et with AMD/ATI graphics cards do "/set r_primitives 2" , this will fix low FPS and what not

 

ET ran like garbage on my new R9 290x when I upgraded a few years ago.

Edited January 4, 2018 by cookiem0nster

[Schmerzen]

On 12/29/2017 at 3:10 PM, ed_ said:

Known errors:

 

47. If the ET works very slowly with the ATI / AMD graphics card.

Solution:

https://fearless-assassins.com/files/file/1695-atioglxxdll/

I'm sorry for reviving an old post, but this link doesn't work for me anymore.

 

Would you mind explaining what this fix consist of, please? I have one machine with this problem. r_primitives only helps but doesn't fix the problem.

 

Thank you!

[ed_]

File Not found

 

I reupload file.

Edited October 28, 2023 by RedBaird
not found in 2023

[Xernicus]

That won't work anymore. Rename et.exe to quake3.exe, and update shortcut to renamed executable

Edited April 6, 2018 by Xernicus
+update shortcut