Install the server patch

In this tutorial, we’ll be installing OpenSpy patches to the server client, which lets you host your server on the OpenSpy network — just like we did with the game client. If you’re curious about why this step is necessary, you can find more information here.

Procedures

Download the server patch from Downloads.

Unzip the file to your desktop.

Drag BF2142_w32ded.exe from C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 Server (or equivalent) into the unzipped folder on your desktop.

In the unzipped folder, find BF2142_Server_Patch.exe, right-click it, and select Run as Administrator.

When prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to allow the app to make changes on your device.

Click Open & Verify and select BF2142_w32ded.exe in the unzipped folder.

Wait for the Step 1 tick to turn green.

Click Patch! and wait for the Step 2 tick to turn green.

Drag BF2142_w32ded.exe back from your desktop folder to C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 Server (or equivalent).

Next, you’ll use what you’ve just installed to set up and host a dedicated server.