Kirkatronics Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Recently i downloaded Anno 1701, and inputted a key i found from the internet. Now i have an autehntic code, and i cant find how to change it. Ive checked google, and i cant find the answer. (Im assuming ill have to do it via regedit.) Edited July 31, 2009 by Kirkatronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Reinstall the game and put in your "authentic" key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Reinstall the game and put in your "authentic" key. It doesnt work, it just uses the old key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 It doesnt work, it just uses the old key. Completely wipe the game files, then reinstall it from the disc image. If you downloaded the files directly, then you'll have to poke about in the registry (strongly unrecom unless you know what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 You can download programs that clear your registry of values from old programs. You can also download programs that remove programs better than what Windows do. Super removers, or whatever they're called. Or, here's a novel idea: ring up the developers/distributors and explain them this. They'll obviously help you if you have a real, paid for, code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konfucius Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) If you have a bit of experience with regedit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Ubisoft and then search for the Anno Folder there. Usually one of the keys says serial or something and should also display the serial number you entered. Double click on that and enter the new serial. Keep in mind that there's always the possibility to backup registry values so if you feel insecure do that before changing anything. However it seems for instance EA-Games save the serial either encrypted or somewhere else because I can't seem to find it in the registry, but maybe you are lucky with Anno. If it's not in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Folder look in HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Ubisoft If you have a 64-bit system you have to go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Wow6432node -> Ubisoft Actually I'm just assuming it's in the Ubisoft folder because I don't own the games but have a few other Ubisoft titles and they are all in that folder. Edited July 31, 2009 by Konfucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 If you have a bit of experience with regedit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Ubisoft and then search for the Anno Folder there. Usually one of the keys says serial or something and should also display the serial number you entered. Double click on that and enter the new serial. Keep in mind that there's always the possibility to backup registry values so if you feel insecure do that before changing anything. However it seems for instance EA-Games save the serial either encrypted or somewhere else because I can't seem to find it in the registry, but maybe you are lucky with Anno. If it's not in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Folder look in HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Ubisoft If you have a 64-bit system you have to go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Wow6432node -> Ubisoft Actually I'm just assuming it's in the Ubisoft folder because I don't own the games but have a few other Ubisoft titles and they are all in that folder. Cant find that directory, ill search for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 You wanna be careful messing with your registry. And using keys you haven't paid for. Why do you need to change it anyway, can't you just leave it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 You wanna be careful messing with your registry. And using keys you haven't paid for. Why do you need to change it anyway, can't you just leave it be? Cant play with my friend online/lAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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