BF2S Forums Multiple Users Problem

o..i think u need 3 seperate cd keys
to play

its not for all people to play at the same time but at different times as all 3 people log onto the same computer if you see what i mean, on my log on in windows, in BF2 i have 3 usernames on the logon screen and they can logon and join a server there no problem so it can't be the case where it is one CDkey per person because if i go on to my mates logon and put my username into BF2 (Registered against my name) it says the CDkey error thing, i just can't work it out we are all using the same short cut to BF2 the same computer, just different logons to the PC, it is really wierd!!! cause surely if there was a CDkey error for the game it wouldn't allow you to go online to load up the servers and check your stats!?!!?

Yup have already tried that, tried running it as administrator and as myself but that still doesn't fix the problem, I have also tried copying the BF2 folder from my documents to each users My Documents, i have give each user permissions to MY my documents incase that was the problem but still the same, looked through all the local security policies doesn't seem to be anything there eithe.

theres not really a way to do that. U can always create a gaming profile and install all the games on that, dont put a pass on it. then just use your profile for your personal stuff.

Personally i would have a fit if i had to share my computers. I dont even let my woman touch them. She has her own labtop and her own homebuild tower. I go so far as to even have a spare PC in the guest room. Sharing sux...

Hi got a reply off EA customer support

Hello Lee,

Thank you for contacting us here at Electronic Arts Technical Support. I'm sorry for the difficulty that you are having with Battlefield 2. do you have the 1.3 patch?

This error occurs when you don't have the 1.3 full patch installed.

First please empty the Temp folder to prevent conflicts with unnecessary files. To delete your Windows temporary files on Windows XP:

1. First you will need to delete the standard Windows temporary files:
Click on the Start button.
Click Run.
Type temp into the available text field and click OK.
Click on one of the files in the folder that just opened, and press Ctrl and A to select all of the files in this folder.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
When prompted if you are sure, choose Yes to All.
Next you will need to delete your specific logins temporary files:
Click on the Start button.
Click Run.
Type C:\Documents and Settings\<Insert login name here>\Local Settings\Temp in the available text field and click OK.
Note : Be sure to specify your Windows login without the greater than/less than symbols, in the bolded area above.
Click on one of the files in the folder that just opened, and press Ctrl and A to select all of the files in this folder.
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
When prompted if you are sure, choose Yes to All.

2. Download and install the 1.3 patch.
http://www.ea.com/official/battlefield/ … rc=bf2_1_3

3. Please install in this order (where applicable): Battlefield 2 -> 1.3 full patch -> Special Forces -> 1.3 full patch -> Euro Force -> 1.3 patch.

4. If you receive an error with patching and require further explanation, check the My Documents\Battlefield 2\Dmp\patchlog.txt file for error specifics. Your error code can be referenced at http://www.bccsoftware.com/support/tech … rrors.asp.

Hopefully these suggestions will be of service to you. Thank you for your time and patience.

Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self Help knowledgebase (https://eauk.custhelp.com)

Sincerely,
Cyrous D.
EA Games Technical Support


Will let you all know if it works

For the basic game itself (BF2) you can do everything, but.....only 1 of the X amount of people using that same copy can play online at a time(same thing goes for SF, remember SF is a sepearte game). For booster packs. the booster is registered to a certain account.

ok guys i have sorted it, it looks as if windows encrypts the CD key to your paticular logon for windows, so what you need to do is run regedit and unecrypt it very easy to do.


If you have Battlefield 2

Click Start.
Go to Run.
Type regedit and hit OK button.
Click on plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click on plus sign next to SOFTWARE.
Double click on Electronic Arts folder.
Double click on EA Games folder.
Double click on Battlefield 2 folder.
Double click on ergc folder.
Data displayed will probably have x9392 only.
Right click on it and select Modify (copy the whole of the text from the box and insert into notepad and save just incase you make a mistake!).
Type in x9392 and then your CD key.

example if your cdkey is 1234-5678-ABCD then enter x939212345678ABCD

Example: x9392(your Battlefield 2 CD key here)
If you have Battlefield 2: Special Forces

Click Start.
Go to Run.
Type regedit and hit OK button.
Click on plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click on plus sign next to SOFTWARE.
Double click on Electronic Arts folder.
Double click on EA Games folder.
Double click on Battlefield 2 folder.
Double click on ergc folder.
Data displayed will probably have x9392 only.
Right click on it and select Modify.
Type in x9392 and then your Battlefield 2 CD key.
note: don’t include hyphens.
Double click on Battlefield 2 Special Forces folder.
Double click on ergc folder.
Data displayed will probably have x9392 only.
Right click on it and select Modify (copy the whole of the text from the box and insert into notepad and save just incase you make a mistake!)..
Type in x9392 and then your Battlefield 2 CD key.
NOTE!!! do not use your Special Forces CD key use your BF2 CDkey.
example if your cdkey is 1234-5678-ABCD then enter x939212345678ABCD

Hope this helps someone in the future

no not one person can play with one CDkey online i have 3 people who can play my game all they have to do is create a login for BF2 to play online and it works, so that quote is not true, i think what you mean is only one computer can go online with one CDkey, one computer can have multiple users the CDkey is the licence for a computer, if that quote was true everytime you create a login then you would have to enter a CDkey.