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PC games installing question

grizzly · 2009-10-15 17:34:36

If I'm going to reformat my HD, do I have to deactivate my my games first? or can I just install agian using keys? eg I have Company of Heroes – Civ IV – Witcher – Far Cry II

15-10-2009 5:34pm

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grizzly

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If I'm going to reformat my HD, do I have to deactivate my my games first? or can I just install agian using keys?

eg I have Company of Heroes – Civ IV – Witcher – Far Cry II

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#2 15-10-2009 6:00pm

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should be fine on the same keys

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#3 15-10-2009 6:46pm

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Some DRM limits the number of installs you can do. I remember there was uproar about it when BioShock came out. Best to check the manuals/google the games you want to reinstall. Otherwise, it should be fine just wiping the drive without uninstalling.

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#4 15-10-2009 8:24pm

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grizzly wrote: »

If I'm going to reformat my HD, do I have to deactivate my my games first? or can I just install agian using keys?

eg I have Company of Heroes – Civ IV – Witcher – Far Cry II

CoH should be attached to you RelicOnline account.

Civ IV didn't have activations.

Witcher removed the limit some time ago in a patch.

Far Cry 2 removed the limit in a later patch.

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