invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
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potatochan
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invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Hey there, just bought my friend 1 copy of BF2 Complete collection for 5 bucks (-75% yay)
As soon he joins the Server, he gets the Invalid cd-key error.
Already tryed this solution,
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f27-pr ... valid.html
Now trying with bfkeychanger.
Whenever he changes the registry files, they reset again as soon he starts PR again S:
Vista 32 bit.
As soon he joins the Server, he gets the Invalid cd-key error.
Already tryed this solution,
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f27-pr ... valid.html
Now trying with bfkeychanger.
Whenever he changes the registry files, they reset again as soon he starts PR again S:
Vista 32 bit.
Last edited by potatochan on 2010-12-27 19:13, edited 2 times in total.
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glasstitan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
im almost getting the same problem. i can play regular battlefield 2 but i cant play PR, which is the only reason i bought BF2. i was able to get my cd key by right clicking bf2 in steam and going to "get cd key" and i tried multiple "fixes" but none have worked yet and ive been googling for hours
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Spec
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
You guys all got the reduced complete edition currently on sale at Steam? A third guy with the very same problem posted in the General Discussion section, and all three cases seemed to occur just now during that Steam sale thingy.

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potatochan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Found a fix, changing the registry while having PR running does the job.
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glasstitan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
i tried changing it while playing but that dosent fix mine
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Jigsaw
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Moved to PR:BF2 Support.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CKjNcSUNt8
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end... "
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end... "
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potatochan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
glasstitan wrote:i tried changing it while playing but that dosent fix mine
Did you changed all 3 paths?
Bf2 + addons
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glasstitan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
im not sure what you mean by thisvip08 wrote:Did you changed all 3 paths?
Bf2 + addons
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Spec
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Could you please post exactly what to do? Might perhaps help some more folks 

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potatochan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
It doesnt want to work for my friend anymore, I guess its a steam problem, I counted like 30 people already having the same problem.Spec_Operator wrote:Could you please post exactly what to do? Might perhaps help some more folks![]()
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Spec
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Aw, a shame... Well, there's hope if it's a Steam side issue there might be a Steam side fix...

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Fockzhound
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
I've had this sort of CD-key invalid problem before (but not on the steam version). I found that the CD-key was in two different locations in my registry. I could join vanilla, but not PR (which I went spare over for ages googling it hard). Do a search and change both if you have this. Sorted me out.
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potatochan
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
Yep, he changed both paths, the problem is the changes always reset for him.Fockzhound wrote:I've had this sort of CD-key invalid problem before (but not on the steam version). I found that the CD-key was in two different locations in my registry. I could join vanilla, but not PR (which I went spare over for ages googling it hard). Do a search and change both if you have this. Sorted me out.
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logitech69
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
I just purchased the same BF2 Complete Collection and I am having the same exact problem. I tried EVERYTHING. From the registry fix to uninstalling and re-installing the game, I have tried everything.
NEED A FIX.....
NEED A FIX.....
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logitech69
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Re: invalid-cd key (complete collection, steam version)
WOW! finally... after hours and hours of googling and looking for a fix, i finally found it!
DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER!!!!
Battlefield 2 - Invalid CDKey Fix - Steam Users' Forums
ENJOY!
DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER!!!!
Battlefield 2 - Invalid CDKey Fix - Steam Users' Forums
ENJOY!
