• Registered: 2008-08-06
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Topic: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

Hello, I'm new here to the community, and just downloaded the mod along with v1.3.  Everything installed just fine, and loaded up great.  However, when finding a server (only one showed up) and trying to connect to it, it states "invalid cd key" in a popup.  I don't know how this could be so.  I've had 2142 since its pre-release back in 2006, and it's the same one i've been playing on the entire time.  Any help/advice would be great, I really want to play this.

  • Registered: 2008-08-06
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

I've uninstalled everything and am going to start from scratch and see if that will fix it.  will post back afterwords.

  • Registered: 2007-11-23
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

is the disk a copy or is it damaged ?
copies are bad news.

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4 Reply by davezNot_hereMan (edited by davezNot_hereMan 2008-08-07 14:37:38)

  • Registered: 2008-08-06
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

It is the digital download from the EA downloader. I uninstalled everything a re-installed it again, but it either says something about the cd key, or it just crashes straight to the desktop and gives no error when trying to connect to the server. Thanks  Specs:

Windows xp sp3
Nvidia 8800gs
Pent. 4 3.4 HT prescott
2gigs ddr2-800
Ultra 550w psu
Creative XFI SB Extreme sound card

  • Registered: 2007-11-23
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

Ah I remember this , you have to contact EA games, and tell them the issue on their help forums ( sounds like a pain in the a$$, but its pretty simple once you attempt )
In my case I bought mine online and the key was no good, they reset me to a skeleton key , and all is fine.
3 downloads = 2 bad keys , thats about the ratio.

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  • Registered: 2008-08-06
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

I figured I would have to, that was a last resort however.  Thanks for the help, i'll post back after I get in contact with them and see what the deal is.  Thanks again

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  • Registered: 2008-08-11
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Re: Help, says invalid cd-key when trying to play

i had the same problem, here si what ea told me to do

To delete the configuration files and local copy of your account:

Double click on My Documents.
Right-click on the Battlefield 2142 folder and choose Delete.
To delete the game files (in the default location):

Open My Computer.
Open the Cdrive.
Open the Program Files folder.
Open the EA GAMES folder.
Right-click on the Battlefield 2142 folder and choose Delete.
Go to the following folder: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation
Information (If you cannot find this folder you may have to go to Tools >
Folder Settings and click the setting to SHOW hidden folders.)
Right-click on the folder named {ED50ECE9-EC54-4C05-B5ED-EE4741A9F2EC} and
choose Delete.
Close all open windows.
Right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.
To edit the registry and remove Battlefield 2142:

Click on the Start button.
Click on Run.
Type regedit in the text field.
Click File and then choose Export.
Name the file Backup and make sure the Export Range is set to All.
Click Save; you will now be returned to the Registry Editor window.
Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click the plus sign next to Software.
Click the plus sign next to EA GAMES.
Right-click on the Battlefield 2142 folder and choose Delete.
Back under Software, click the plus sign next to Electronic Arts.
Click the plus sign next to EA GAMES.
Right-click on the Battlefield 2142 folder and choose Delete.
Just above EA GAMES you will see a folder named EA CORE, click the plus sign
next to EA CORE.
Click the plus sign next to INSTALLED GAMES.
Click the plus sign next to EA GAMES.
Right-click and choose Delete on any Battlefield 2142 folders.
Click the plus sign next to Microsoft.
Click the plus sign next to Windows.
Click the plus sign next to CurrentVersion.
Click the plus sign next to Uninstall.
Right-click on the key named {ED50ECE9-EC54-4C05-B5ED-EE4741A9F2EC} and
choose Delete.
A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
Close the WindowsRegistry Editor.

Battlefield 2142 is now completely removed from your system. You may now
reinstall the game.

so far it works

me

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