Play Generals w/Crack on WW online? - Page 2

DacFr3akZ · #16 20-02-2003, 07:44

I tried all the stuff, read all the topics, but still I have this:

* Updated to version 1.2
* I can play without CD
* When I start MULTIPLAYER -> ONLINE, i'm getting the:
"Serial number is invalid. Please try another one"...

I have tried to change the serial number in the registry, but no luck.

The strange thing is, I have also tried the serial number my brother uses, and he bought the game. (note: we don't go online at the same time!)

Anybody any ideas?

RincewindTheWiz · #17 20-02-2003, 07:52

Quote:

Originally posted by DacFr3akZ
The strange thing is, I have also tried the serial number my brother uses, and he bought the game. (note: we don't go online at the same time!)

Anybody any ideas?

Yes. BUY THE GAME. You just admitted you're pirating it.

DacFr3akZ · #18 20-02-2003, 08:03

Quote:

Originally posted by RincewindTheWiz
Yes. BUY THE GAME. You just admitted you're pirating it.

Who said I was pirating it? Like I said, my brother bought it. Now I have installed the game also from his copy. My brother visits me many times and we would like to play it online on this system also, without constantly bringing the CD's to my place...
I was wondering why we cannot use the same serial... and why it's INVALID...

RincewindTheWiz · #19 20-02-2003, 08:43

Quote:

Originally posted by DacFr3akZ
Who said I was pirating it? Like I said, my brother bought it. Now I have installed the game also from his copy. My brother visits me many times and we would like to play it online on this system also, without constantly bringing the CD's to my place...
I was wondering why we cannot use the same serial... and why it's INVALID...

It's illegal for your brother to give a copy to you. It would be a different matter if it was his second pc, but it's clearly YOUR pc. It's not because you don't seem to understand the basics of the EULA's you're always clicking on that this makes it legal. It is not, trust me. Now I think I have said time and again : we don't care what you do at home, but DON'T come here with questions about your illegal copies. This is a BACKUP forum, for LEGAL owners. Look up the term, but consider this a warning : if I see you trying again on this board, you're busted.

ash2dust2 · #20 20-02-2003, 09:07

Quote:

Originally posted by DacFr3akZ
Who said I was pirating it? Like I said, my brother bought it. Now I have installed the game also from his copy. My brother visits me many times and we would like to play it online on this system also, without constantly bringing the CD's to my place...
I was wondering why we cannot use the same serial... and why it's INVALID...

This isnt a NOCD issue, call EA/WestWood and ask them.

wams · #21 18-04-2003, 06:00

Quote:

Originally posted by Neatchee
Sorry about being unclear:
When the game starts on its own (after you see the notepad about the updates), this is when you need to exit and copy over the game.dat file

So basically it goes like this...

3) Click multiplayer -> online, and the patch will download. It will prompt you to exit the program to install the patch. Click ok and the game will quit and the update will install. A notepad with update information will pop up, and then the game will automatically start again.
4) Exit the game again
5) Replace the game.dat file with the one from the executable archive.

Then start the game and play all the multiplayer you want (until the next patch, of course!)

Again, sorry I wasn't clear about the order of events. Hope this works for you! (I'm still trying to find a valid serial so that I don't screw my friend out of online play)

Happy gaming (again!)

thx very nice .. but wich execuatble archive schould i download ?
can u give me a link ?

thx 4 help .