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    Hey guys,

    I was wondering on if you knew how to install one or more copy of BF2 on the same computer. I mean i have it copied and my registry is edited to this

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts2]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts2\EA Games]

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts2\EA Games\Battlefield 2]
    "Language"="English"
    "Locale"="en_US"
    "InstallDir"="G:\\bf2\\bf2-1\\Battlefield 2"
    "Version"="1.3"

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts2\EA Games\Battlefield 2\wdc]
    @="true"



    I just have no idea how to get the new copy to actually look in that directory.

    Sence a copy is already installed i cannot insert the CD and insatll it my self once again, it just asks for Repair/remove.

    Thankyou in advanced.

  • #2
    Re: How do i install one or more copy

    Just wondered why when you can have multiple accounts ?

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    • #3
      Re: How do i install one or more copy

      umm i dont know how, but why would you want to do that.

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      • #4
        Re: How do i install one or more copy

        I don't think you can do that. Why would you want to do that anyway?

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        • #5
          Re: How do i install one or more copy

          The only use I can see for that is to STAT Pad.

          See, that way he can start up both copies and join a ranked server, then obviously use one of them to kill the other for a specific badge or something.


          STAT PADDER!

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          • #6
            Re: How do i install one or more copy

            I'm confused. The OP reads like he has copied BF2 from one hard drive to another, and it won't play nor let him install it again.

            If that's the case, use the repair/remove.

            Otherwise, installing the game twice on the same machine will be pointless. You cannot log in to the same account more than once at the same time.

            If you have 2 different CD-Keys and want to install it on the same machine twice... I don't know. I don't really care to find out. Hope this helps somwhat.

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            • #7
              Re: How do i install one or more copy

              wat exactly r u trying to do? multiple accounts?

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              • #8
                Re: How do i install one or more copy

                To have multiple copies of BF2, all you need to do is copy the entire game directory to another location.

                No need to fiddle with the registry.

                In fact, this is the officially recommended method by DICE so that you can run v1.3 alongside v1.4 beta.

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                • #9
                  Re: How do i install one or more copy

                  Yeah I would be interested to know what exactly you are trying to do here?????

                  Im way confused....lol

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                  • #10
                    Re: How do i install one or more copy

                    Originally posted by Talus
                    To have multiple copies of BF2, all you need to do is copy the entire game directory to another location.

                    No need to fiddle with the registry.

                    In fact, this is the officially recommended method by DICE so that you can run v1.3 alongside v1.4 beta.

                    No, I'm not a stat padder, I have no reason to do so. I actually DO have 2 valid CD keys and I want to use them both without going around and changing stuff, the autorun file makes it only say uninstall and play BF2 when the game is installed so i cannot install from the CD. Also how does that work with copying it without the CD key if i want to have a different CD key registerd to that copy of BF2 if i'm not messing with the registry.

                    --EDIT--

                    Also, i'm planning on running a dual monitor Config and try to set somthing sweet up with more than one player on the same system, my computer can handle like 4 copies at once without lag, so it's ok

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                    • #11
                      Re: How do i install one or more copy

                      I tried this once as well
                      have 4 valid cd keys
                      and 4 computers
                      great way to help get server started in the mornings
                      then, 2 CPU failed
                      tried to set up BF2 on different users on 1 computer
                      was not easy - did not try too hard
                      with all the problems with BF2 - did not want to get too creative

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                      • #12
                        Re: How do i install one or more copy

                        Originally posted by TopGunGreg
                        I tried this once as well
                        have 4 valid cd keys
                        and 4 computers
                        great way to help get server started in the mornings
                        then, 2 CPU failed
                        tried to set up BF2 on different users on 1 computer
                        was not easy - did not try too hard
                        with all the problems with BF2 - did not want to get too creative

                        how did you do it?

                        Originally posted by aao_pwner
                        how did you do it?
                        .bump

                        .bump?

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                        • #13
                          Re: How do i install one or more copy

                          sorry - do not remember
                          and now that we had all these patches problems
                          I did not redo the process since my last re-installs

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                          • #14
                            Re: How do i install one or more copy

                            Two CD keys isn't going to work unless you create a .reg file (or equivalent) to modify the registry whenever you want to switch them. Obviously this won't allow you to run multiple simultaneous instances. The problem is that there is only one registry location for the key (under HKLM). Changing install directories or using a different Windows account won't help. There are two ways I can see to get around this: hack one of the copies of bf2.exe to point to a different registry entry for the key (but you won't be able to play online then because of modified content) or install virtualization software like VMWare allowing you to run multiple instances of Windows each with their own registry. I'd get a 2nd PC instead.

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                            • #15
                              Re: How do i install one or more copy

                              Originally posted by jdrou
                              Two CD keys isn't going to work unless you create a .reg file (or equivalent) to modify the registry whenever you want to switch them. Obviously this won't allow you to run multiple simultaneous instances. The problem is that there is only one registry location for the key (under HKLM). Changing install directories or using a different Windows account won't help. There are two ways I can see to get around this: hack one of the copies of bf2.exe to point to a different registry entry for the key (but you won't be able to play online then because of modified content) or install virtualization software like VMWare allowing you to run multiple instances of Windows each with their own registry. I'd get a 2nd PC instead.

                              My opteron with 4GB of ram and dual 7900GT's can handle the VMware option, thanks. I'll probably end up running like 6 sessions LoL

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