6.8 only?
not 7.8? got two 3.8 gb patches

oh u got no DLC.
if u got DLC then i think its almost 20gb of installs

fuuuuuu, I didnt buy any DLC and I still need to download a 3.8gig update? Wtf did they put in the update? 
gl updating 

got try to repair and restart computer?

I think you can do it. Copy your BF3 folder to his BF3 folder, then repair in Origin. Make sure backup his original BF3 folder in case it doesn't work.

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Added on December 12, 2012, 4:46 pm
sometimes disconnect issue is cause by punkbuster, try to update it manually. Search google for more information about it.

I had the same problem few days ago, I got very annoyed after trying those stuff online and didn't work, so i did a few mumbojumbo changes and its worked, I'm not sure which made it work , so I'll list it all down

1.Uninstall Punkbuster and reinstall.(BLog forum say update but i reinstall)

2.Delete Network Adapter and Re-Install again.(Device Manager -> Remove -> Scan for Hardware Changes)

3.Set all Network Adapter to Automatic IP (Before That i was using Manual Ip and Google Dns)

4.Repair Battlefield 3 Installation (Do this last cos it will take @%&$& years to repair)
I hope this helps.
Good Luck

Previously, I got the same problem which i can't connect to the game.

i suggest you guys call origin/EA support. You can use the Live chat with them and help u to solve.  If they can't troubleshoot you online,  they will report to their upper management  and get it done in few 24 hours time.

At the end, problem solved. just need patience.

Hopefully there's X'mas sales for Premium

i want to try really the new maps but well not really worth it for the price
www

hahaha i didn't play this game that often nowdays
just waiting for sales for Premium edition

won't buy unless it is RM60 or under.
so how's your rank nowdays?

can.
but you need original key 

man this game is hard. after spamming what must be 3 billion rounds on my lmg i have like... 80? kills. get raped all the time

are there any newbie servers around

haha, ya. There are few active non-canal servers after working hours few weeks ago, not sure recently.