Can I get them to give me my cd key?

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Sat May 15, 2004 7:25 pm

I was trying to install HaloCE, but somehow part of my cd key got ripped off. I have most of it, i think i'm only missing one fourth of it, but that one fourth is just as important as the rest. On the bottom it says something about a cd set, do you think i could somehow get my cd from bungie? or look somewhere on my computer?

-->MASTER CHIEF<-- · Post by **-->MASTER CHIEF<--** » Sat May 15, 2004 8:43 pm

maybe you should shove a whale up your ass... n00b. It wouldn't help but its something you could do...

noalias · Post by **noalias** » Sat May 15, 2004 8:47 pm

umm well dont listen to the flamer but i think u can call them or something and theyll tell it to you.

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Sun May 16, 2004 7:04 am

-->MASTER CHIEF<-- wrote:maybe you should shove a whale up your ass... n00b. It wouldn't help but its something you could do...

wait, let me get this straight. You, who has been here for three days, are calling me a n00b because my mom ripped off a fourth of my cd key? n00b...

Ang88 · Post by **Ang88** » Sun May 16, 2004 7:11 am

if you contact microsoft with your product id number(which comes up on the cd autorun) just tell them you need a new cd key, they should give it too you

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:14 am

Sweet. I remember that i made a copy of my case and it had the cd key on it, but i can't find it

. Oh well.

Edit: For some reason, when i put halo in, it doesn't do autorun. I have to go to the icon to start it. Is there someway to change this?

Edit...again: NM, i figured it out. ty ang88.

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:28 pm

um, they told me they can't give me my cd key:

Preetish wrote:Hello Duffmn04,

Thank you for using Microsoft Games Online Support. My name is Preethish and I
will be helping you today with "Halo: Combat Evolved".

I understand that while installing Halo CE you have realized that the CD Key
provided along with Halo PC Combat Evolved is torn, due to which you are unable
to complete the installation process.

Duffmn04, I can co-relate to your concern here and would provide you with the options
to get around this issue.

Please note that Microsoft Games Product Support Services is available to help
you resolve Technical Problems with Setup, Graphics or Sound issues. Due to this
reason let me try my level best to address the issue.

Also note that though we can find the product ID there is no association between
the CD key and product ID due to which I may be unable to regenerate your
product key. Hence please go through the following suggestions.

Suggestion 1:

In order to be able to play the game at the earliest contact the point of
purchase to receive a replacement disc. This is the fastest way to receive a
replacement. You would then receive a new CD Key, which can be used to complete
the installation.

Suggestion 2:

You may also be able to get a replacement CD by contacting our Order Desk by
calling the toll free phone number: 1-800-360-7561. They will be glad to offer
assistance.

Suggestion 3:

If you have any issues with obtaining an exchange from the retailer, you might
want to return the game directly to Microsoft. This consumer product has a
Microsoft 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you desire, you may get a refund for
this product by contacting our Product returns department. For inf
ormation on obtaining a refund for the product, please visit the North American
Returns website located at:

http://www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm

Though there are a few guidelines on product returns, I'm confident that genuine
claims will be honored. For refund related enquiries, please call
1-888-673-8624.

With the refunded amount, you may be able to purchase another copy of the game.

Suggestion 4:

If any of your friends/relatives have purchased the game then go ahead and use
the CD-Key available with them to install it on your computer.

Suggestion 5:

If you would like to obtain a new CD key, you will have to contact the Order
desk at 1-800-360-7561 after Monday. They will charge you 10$. Please note that
I do not have enough information regarding this re-generation of the product
key. It could be possible that the CD-Key you would receive is no
t valid for use.

For further queries regarding the same or replacement of the game, you will
still have to contact order desk. Please contact Order desk at 1-800-360-7561.

Let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with. I am looking
forward to your response and thank you again for using Microsoft Online Assisted
Support.

Regards,

Preethish
Microsoft Product Support Services
http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms

Delighting our customers is our top priority. Our managers welcome your comments
and suggestions about how we can improve the support we provide to you. Please
e-mail us at mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consumer_Games_esupport

If you have your case number, please provide it within your e-mail.

NOTE: This E-mail address is not intended for interaction with the Support
Professional working on your specific technical issue. For further help with
your issue, please reply using the instructions listed above.

VoiDeD · Post by **VoiDeD** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:33 pm

preetish!? who the fuck names their son/daughter preetish??!

uh.. damn.. this sucks..

ask a friend for a cd key
or buy one.. $10 is cheaper then... $30

if u dont got friends that have halo, or u dunt wanna pay $10.. ur screwed.

preetish.. lmao..

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:40 pm

mine was like, $40. I'm gonna try and get them to give me a replacement cd. Seriously though, preetish? some other guy got a message from an "albana" when he contacted them about hek. I think that it's an automated form letter machine and they just give them wierd names to be funny

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:49 pm

haha, they're totally sending me a replacement cd.

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:34 pm

wtf? Use your friend's CD key? But you can't use that online if they're using it at the time, or vice versa...

Dumbass automated responding bots... lol!

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:37 pm

well since i have friends who own halo for pc.....

it's not like this cost me any money

HunterXI · Post by **HunterXI** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:26 pm

Preetish wrote:Suggestion 4:

If any of your friends/relatives have purchased the game then go ahead and use
the CD-Key available with them to install it on your computer.

OMFG. btw, there probably are keygens out there, but alas, I am of course not allowed to speak on the matter. but... OMFG. Microsoft telling you that you can just get their cd keys. that's just... omfgrific.

mentalman · Post by **mentalman** » Tue May 18, 2004 9:14 am

DUDE if the damn key was on your computer just use regedit........

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Tue May 18, 2004 12:11 pm

mentalman wrote:DUDE if the damn key was on your computer just use regedit........

omfg. People, they're sending me a free replacement disc. FREE. It cost me NOTHING. I lose NOTHING. No matter what you come up with, it's already too late and it couldn't be that much better unless i gain money. And the cd key was NOT on my computer. And what the hell is regedit?

VoiDeD · Post by **VoiDeD** » Wed May 19, 2004 9:46 am

registry editor.. great little windows "hacking" tool.

and btw.. u wouldnt be able to get the key using regedit.. the key is hashed..

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Wed May 19, 2004 10:21 am

the point is, it doesn't matter. They are sending me a FREE cd replacement.

HunterXI · Post by **HunterXI** » Wed May 19, 2004 2:02 pm

so the deal ended up yummy! and her name was "alpana", not "albana".

Duffman · Post by **Duffman** » Wed May 19, 2004 2:04 pm

whatever, it's still a wierd name....maybe microsoft outsourced to India...Preetish and Alpana, they sound like fabrics....

rossmum · Post by **rossmum** » Wed May 19, 2004 7:39 pm

-->MASTER CHIEF<-- wrote:maybe you should shove a whale up your ass... n00b. It wouldn't help but its something you could do...

Random flaming. Trademark of a n00b.