CD-Key check is always asked... Please help...

[Un_dead]

Ok, this is my first post in the Casus Belli forums, and if the admins see fit, they can always move or delete it, because I know this question has been asked before.

I'm going to lay it out very cleanly, so that people understand the specifics of the issue I have.

I downloaded the Crysis Wars trial from the link below. (I used the single file download)
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I then downloaded the patch, from that very same site.

I downloaded Casus Belli (and the patch) from Moddb.com,  (NOT the Desura version)

I then installed Crysis Wars, WITHOUT Origin, EA Download Manager or GameSpy.

Then installed the Crysis Wars 1.5 patch.

I then installed Casus Belli and the patch in a newly created "Mods" folder in the Crysis Wars root directory.

When first prompted for a CD-Key, I entered a random 20 digit number WITHOUT the "-". I did this several times, with several different numbers, and the result was always the same.

I do not run Steam.

Every single time I attempt to play, I get asked for a CD Key. I've read around on the forums, about this issue to see if I could solve it, but so far, NOTHING has worked.

By the way, I'm running a Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit on a AMD Phenom II x3 720 (no overclocking)

Now, this mod looks stunning, I've followed it on Crydev, pretty much since the beginning, and I've been looking forward to playing it since then, so I'm rather annoyed that it won't work.

Anyway, if someone could offer a clear, concise way of fixing this issue I would be very grateful.

Thanks again!

Un_dead

P.S. There is only 1 server (sometimes 2) that show the ping, the rest are simply labeled [N/A], and when I try to connect to them, it never does, it just says "Connecting"... If someone could offer insight to that, I would again be very greatful

[Fabiolo]

Hello

But did you enter a random digit key when it is asked? you don't speak about that?

Don't worry about N/A, it does not block connection.

[Un_dead]

Yes, I did.... Several times, each time with a different number, with mixtures of numbers and letters. I DID NOT enter the "-"


 Damn I forgot to mention that -.- I'll update my first post with that info, thanks for pointing it out

[dolphineye]

That's weird, it looks like you installed the game the right way.

What if you run Casus Belli with admin rights? To do so, right click the shortcut then "Run as administrator".
Maybe your game cannot write to the registry and it's why the CD-key won't update.

Cheers

[Un_dead]

I've tried running as administrator, but I still get the same issue. I've even checked in the shortcut properties "Run as Administrator".

I'l try doing a complete reinstall later today (I'm working most of the afternoon, so I can't now)

Thanks for the quick reply guys! Really appreciate it


-Un_dead

[0rpheus]

Yes, I did.... Several times, each time with a different number, with mixtures of numbers and letters.

Have you tried entering only numbers?

[Un_dead]

Yep, tried entering only numbers, mixtures of letters and numbers, and letters only, no combination works. I'm sure we'll figure it out

[dolphineye]

Can you open the Windows Registry (Start -> Run -> regedit) and search for key ergc.
Tell me if this key is found (this should normally contain the Crysis Wars CD-Key).

Sorry for all the trouble you're encountering

Cheers

[Un_dead]

Yep, the key is there, do you want me to enter the value?

It's cool, I just want to get this working, so I can play the mod