Registry key backup problem

[2BDC]

I backed up my BF2-related registry settings before formating my windows (C drive) partition. My Battlefield 2 files are located on my 2nd (D drive) partition under /GAMES/. However when I merged the .reg file I received a "Your CD-KEY is not valid." message when attempting to join a server. It was working fine right before the format. Am I missing another key or what? Here is what I have backed up:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2]
"Language"="English"
"Locale"="en_US"
"InstallDir"="D:\\GAMES\\Battlefield 2"
"Version"="1.4"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\ergc]
@="CDKEYSTRING"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\wdc]
@="false"

Whereas "CDKEYSTRING" represents my unaltered, as well as 1.41-patched, cd key.

I would rather not have to go through the gruelling process of reinstalling and patching my client again.

I know a couple of you might say "remove the extra backslashes" or "it says 1.4, try upgrading to 1.41" so don't bother. Those are not issues here.

I have backed up BF2 and its registry settings quite a few times in the past, but never encountered this problem.

Any help would be great, thanks.

[LuckySeven]

Re: Registry key backup problem

Here's mine

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2]
"Language"="English"
"Locale"="en_US"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\ergc]
@="x9392___.........___"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\wdc]
@="false"

And it works. You can try just re-entering the CD-key I think. Like this:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

Replace INSERT_CD_KEY HERE with your CD-key. It should look for example like this: x9392G3U4A8T7....

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\ergc]
@="x9392INSERT_CD_KEY_HERE"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2 Special Forces\ergc]
@="x9392INSERT_CD_KEY_HERE"

Just insert the CD-key without dashes and start the game, it might work.

[2BDC]

Re: Registry key backup problem

That's what I have been trying. Thanks anyway

[|CBW|Simon]

Re: Registry key backup problem

Do you Still have the sn? ftp://ftp.ea-europe.com/UK_Support/E...CDKeyCheck.exe will help you possibly

[2BDC]

Re: Registry key backup problem

I'm not missing my key. I just want to restore BF2 to working order without waiting hours on that patcher application. Anyway, that cdkey program does not even launch for me.

Edit: Alright, I give up. I'm reinstalling now.