If crysis 2 is uninstalled and installed again on same pc : Crysis

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:02 pm

If crysis 2 is uninstalled and installed again on same pc, will it still be able to play online?

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:15 pm

Shouldn't be an issue!

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:06 pm

Shouldn't be an issue!

I have a question: I need to reinstall Windows, so can I play online after I reinstall Windows?

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:14 pm

Shouldn't be an issue!

I have a question: I need to reinstall Windows, so can I play online after I reinstall Windows?
Why not? You have a original copy of Crysis 2, you have a valid cd-key so just reinstall Windows, then install the game from installation DVD or whatever you have, update your game (obtain patch), enter the key and have fun!

» Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:59 am

If you're formatting your hard drive for a clean install of Windows, before you do, make sure you de-authorise the machine first by going to Crysis 2\bin32\ and running Activation.exe. When the window pops up, it'll tell you your CD key, how many activations you have left and in the bottom left corner is a button saying "De-Authorize This Machine", hit that and it'll do exactly as it says on the tin.

You can then reinstall windows without fear of having lost an activation, as I am not sure what will happen if you reinstall windows before deactivating, I guess one of your activations just disappears forever?

Although, that said, I have the game activated on both my home PC and my laptop, and it still says I have 5 activations...

I hope this helps someone!

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:58 pm

You better don't experiment. Some ppl wait for monthes to have help from the support...

» Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:32 pm

If you're formatting your hard drive for a clean install of Windows, before you do, make sure you de-authorise the machine first by going to Crysis 2\bin32\ and running Activation.exe. When the window pops up, it'll tell you your CD key, how many activations you have left and in the bottom left corner is a button saying "De-Authorize This Machine", hit that and it'll do exactly as it says on the tin.

You can then reinstall windows without fear of having lost an activation, as I am not sure what will happen if you reinstall windows before deactivating, I guess one of your activations just disappears forever?

Although, that said, I have the game activated on both my home PC and my laptop, and it still says I have 5 activations...

I hope this helps someone!

But, what if I can't play online when i de-authorize? I will wait for a Crytek answer

Thanks

» Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:57 am

Ok, thanks for the suggestions

now i know what to do.