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12-27-2005, 03:26 AM #1
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2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
I coulda sworn someone made a post on whether EA allows you to install BF2 on 2 systems (ie. Desktop and Laptop) but I cant find it here in the forums.
Im pretty sure that it would be impossible to play online from both at the same time but I dont want to try the install on my laptop and end up having my account suspended by the EA Nazis. Anyone know?Warcriminal
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12-27-2005, 11:44 AM #2
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
There isn't a problem installing on two systems. You can use the same account to log in as long as the other system isn't logged in at the same time.
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12-27-2005, 11:56 AM #3
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
Sarc iis right. I have it on multiple systems and as long as only one is logged in you will have no problems.
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12-27-2005, 11:59 AM #4
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
Yep, I have mine installed on multiple machines, it just wont let you log on from 2 diffrent locations at once.
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12-27-2005, 12:25 PM #5
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
thats wierd...i have one on laptop and one on desktop...it allows me to login in under 2 different account names but doesnt let my play on the same server
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12-27-2005, 12:45 PM #6
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
Wow, is it using the same account or diffrent accounts under the same CD key.
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12-27-2005, 02:30 PM #7
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
If it's two different CD keys, it may be a problem with using the same Internet connection. Some games have problems when two computers on a LAN want to connect to the same server. It may be a confusion with which computer to send packets to or a PunkBuster cheat protection.
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12-27-2005, 02:53 PM #8
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
It's one CD key. I have to computers and they can LAN together without any problems.
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12-27-2005, 04:40 PM #9
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
its one key Originally Posted by =Sarc=
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12-27-2005, 07:09 PM #10
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
If it's one key then you can only have one system playing at a time. It doesn't matter if the accounts are different. The account only logs stats and isn't tied to the CD key. If you install on a computer with a CD key, that's the one used to authenticate when you use that computer. If it's playing on a LAN server, it'll probably work. Most games let you use the same key over LAN or by disconnecting the LAN from the Internet. Originally Posted by DrunkenSoul
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12-27-2005, 08:07 PM #11
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
thats wierd...cuase i could swear me and my friend were able to play online on different servers at the same time with the same key installed on both computers
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12-28-2005, 02:45 PM #12
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
Read the EULA it is probably prohibited there. Other than that it shouldn't be a problem.
It used to be common to see an exception addendum to allow two installations with one key - the criterion being one is a mobile device and the other a 'permanent' workstation. One version of XP is that way.. I think it is XP Pro. Many Autodesk products ex. AutoCAD) have that exception in them.
I just spent a few minutes looking for the EULA but couldn't find it in any of the directories.. thats a bit odd. Anyhow, if you find the EULA, depending on how it is written, the master will probably prohibit the installation of the product on more than one computer at a time - but check the addendums to see if there is an exception to the master.
Are you guys using a 'No-CD' patch or a CD image to play?
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12-28-2005, 03:34 PM #13
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
Can you do that? I though PunkBuster would see this and prohbit someone from playing online. Originally Posted by P8riot
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12-28-2005, 05:19 PM #14
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But then again there is this addendum in my head that says, "I don't care about the EULA" Originally Posted by P8riot
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12-28-2005, 09:50 PM #15
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Re: 2 Systems, 1 CD KEY????
The NO-CD might be a problem but a CD image or mini-image is fine. Originally Posted by xRANSACKx
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