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  • Zeratul

    #1

    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
  • ledbythereaper

    #2
    Re: Lost BF2 manual

    Yup, it's in the regestries.

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    • RandysWay

      #3
      Re: Lost BF2 manual

      Originally posted by 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
      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?

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      • Zeratul

        #4
        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.

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        • DLWebmaestro96

          #5
          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.

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          • SaladFork

            #6
            Re: Lost BF2 manual

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

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            • DLWebmaestro96

              #7
              Re: Lost BF2 manual

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

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              • Jaz

                #8
                Re: Lost BF2 manual

                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?

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                • SaladFork

                  #9
                  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

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                  • Jaz

                    #10
                    Re: Lost BF2 manual

                    ok thanks for the help:)

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                    • Flatline_hun

                      #11
                      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.

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                      • DLWebmaestro96

                        #12
                        Re: Lost BF2 manual

                        It's probably an MD5. Just decrypt it!

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                        • jonnysanchez

                          #13
                          Re: Lost BF2 manual

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

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                          • Talus
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                            • Oct 2006
                            • 6854

                            #14
                            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.

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                            • imported_rhohan

                              #15
                              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.

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