Lost BF2 manual

[Zeratul]

I lost my BF2 manual which has the BF2 CD key. I have BF 2 installed on my PC right now and can still play it. But if I need to format or something I wont be able to install BF2. Anyone know where the BF2 cd key is stored on the PC? Like in the registeries? So I can get it and write it down.

Thanks.

Zeratul

[ledbythereaper]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

Yup, it's in the regestries.

[RandysWay]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

I lost my BF2 manual which has the BF2 CD key. I have BF 2 installed on my PC right now and can still play it. But if I need to format or something I wont be able to install BF2. Anyone know where the BF2 cd key is stored on the PC? Like in the registeries? So I can get it and write it down.

Thanks.

Zeratul

When you install the 1.03 patch it will encrypt the cd-key in the registry for "theft deterrent".. if you still have 1.0, 1.01 or 1.02 you'll be in good shape. 1.03 - good luck. What patch do you have installed?

[Zeratul]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

Shoot im on 1.03...

I guess I cant get my CD key.

Time to search for that manual. Or never format again. Unless there is a way get it undecrypted.

[DLWebmaestro96]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

I lost my CD key for Operation Flashpoint and emailed Codemasters asking what to do. They told me to look at the inner non-read part of my CD, and tell them what was etched in there. I emailed that info to them, and they sent me a new key. Maybe EA has the same system? I'm not at home, so I can't check the CD.

[SaladFork]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

Yes, retrieivng your CD Key from the registry is VERY easy to do.

http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14539

You're welcome, =)

~Salad

[DLWebmaestro96]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

But isn't the key no longer stored as plain-text since 1.03, but is now encrypted?

[Jaz]

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From that thread i made the .bat file and ran it but all that came out was a file called open($p.

I tried the regedit one as well but the value was a long long long list of numbers. am i doing something wrong?

[SaladFork]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

Wow, you're right. With patch 1.03 and later, the key is encrypted in the registry.

I really don't know what to tell you. I recommend you contact EA, explain your situation in as much detail as you can, and include the encrypted code you have in your registry.

~Salad

[Jaz]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

ok thanks for the help:)

[Flatline_hun]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

Maybe you can save the encrypted key, format your drive, reinstall with pirate key, and overwrite the encrypted pirate key with the encrypted valid key.

[DLWebmaestro96]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

It's probably an MD5. Just decrypt it!

[jonnysanchez]

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isnt the cd key on a sticker inside the bf2 cd case? for me its inside the cd case BEHIND the manual

[Talus]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

It's in different places for different people.

For me, it's printed on the back of the manual. I immediately wrote it down somewhere else.

[imported_rhohan]

Re: Lost BF2 manual

it doesn't matter. as long as you install the game in the same location when you format, you can simply export that registry entry. it doesn't need to be decrypted. then just add it back. it should allow you to play. halo is like that as well.