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Predator
Stuntman

From: Holland
Registered: 11-01-04
Posts: 363
Man this sucks.
I bought the orgingal game and want to play on legal servers, but when i try to connect to a legal server it says Awaiting cd key authorization.
I really tried everything, this is what activision mailed back, after I mailed them with this problem. it's really worthless because I already tried all of it!!! :finger:
:ar15:
Date  10 Feburary 2005

Further to your correspondence of 10 Feburary 2005

If you are using Windows XP, make sure the built-in firewall is disabled.

Be sure that your computer is not behind a software or hardware firewall of any
kind. This includes firewalls built into routers or other equipment, as well as
programs like Zone Alarm, Black Ice, and the integrated firewall in Windows XP.
Activision does not support the use of our games from behind a firewall. If it
is not possible to disable the firewall you will need to open the ports for Call
of Duty. Call of Duty transmits and receives network traffic on port 28960 using
both TCP and UDP. The exact details on opening a port is specific to your
firewall. For more information check with the firewall documentation or
manufacturer.

Another common cause of problems is a poorly configured router or connection
sharing solution. If you are using a router, ICS, NAT or a software gateway you
may have problems playing on the internet. This is because the router may not be
forwarding the correct information back to your machine. It may be possible to
get around this problem using port forwarding or DMZ. You can find more
information on configuring shared connections for multiplayer gaming at
www.practicallynetworked.com. Please be aware that like a firewall we cannot
actively support using shared connections to play online.

The most common cause of problems though is usually the simplest - an
overburdened network stack. By default many computers have protocols the average
person doesn't use; things like VPN or NDISWAN. You may want to contact your ISP
to find out exactly which protocols you can safely remove. Often times network
game problems are resolved by something as simple as removing unused adapters
and protocols.

The problem may also be related the status of your ISP or that of the server.
Due to the dynamic nature of the internet and the variable levels of traffic, it
is impossible to completely eliminate this error. If you are having persistent
problems you may wish to try a different server, or just wait and play a little
while later.


Delete the codkey file from your hard drive.
1) Click the Start button > Find (or Search) > Files & Folders.
2) Search your hard drives for "codkey".
3) Delete the codkey file located in the C:\...\Call of Duty\Main folder.
4) Launch the multiplayer game.
5) Click Multiplayer options, then Enter Key.
6) Enter your CD Key.



    MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

?Original Full Version of Call of Duty?
?3D Hardware Accelerator Card required - 100% DirectX? 9.0b compatible 32MB
hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers
?Pentium? III 800MHz or Athlon? 800MHz processor or higher.
?English version of Microsoft? Windows? 98/ME/2000/XP
?128MB of RAM (256MB Recommended)
?8x CD-ROM drive (1200 K/sec sustained transfer rate) and latest drivers
?1150MB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows? 98/ME swap
file, 600MB for Windows? 2000/XP swap file)
?100% DirectX? 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
?100% Windows? 98/ME/2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers
?DirectX? 9.0c (included)

MULTIPLAYER REQUIREMENTS:
?Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported
?Internet play requires 56 Kbps (or faster) modem and latest drivers
?LAN play requires network interface card and latest drivers

Important Note: *Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipsets listed here may not
be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by Call of Duty? -
United Offensive?. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX?
9.0c compatibility.

SUPPORTED CHIPSETS:
?All ATI? Radeon? cards
?All nVidia? GeForce? chipsets
?Matrox? Parhelia?

Your customer number is  300385845

If you need further assistance in Europe, please call our technical support
staff at
0870 241 2148 or contact us by e-mail at support@activision.co.uk . Also be sure
to include all previous replies when/if responding to this message.

Best Regards,
Iain at Activision Technical Support

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hello,
I just bought the game call of duty united offensive but I can't connect
with it to legal servers. I can connect to cracked servers. I get this
message while awaiting connection to a legal server:
awaiting cd key authorization (in yellow).
I'm sure it isn't my firewall, because I turned it off and tried again, no
luck tho.
It also isn't a router, because I don't have one. I also tried to retype my
cd key in the box in multiplayer options, for about 5 times, no luck.
What I also did is uninstall both cod and uo of my hard disk with al his
components and reinstall, I also tried to place the pb folder of someone
else in my cod folder and that also didnt work, so it isn't a punkbuster
issue.
Please email me with some suggestions, I live in Holland and I have patch
1.51 installed, I'm sure I have a original legit cd key because I already
went back to the shop and they gave me a new cd key.Because I had the same
problem with my previous cd key.
Please help me,
Cheers,
Maarten :finger:  :ar15:  :ar15:  :finger:  :ar15:  :finger:  :finger:  :finger:

Anybody knows another solution?


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02-11-05 02:12 PM
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LostSoul
{LaW} l33t

Registered: 02-09-05
Posts: 40
did you try only one server Pred? If so, try another. usually when the key is invalid you'll get thrown back main and it'll give you an error message saying cd key is in use. server might just be down.


and you're better off just calling them and actually speaking to someone about it. you'll get nothing but bullshit through electronic mail.

Last edited by LostSoul (02-11-05 08:11 PM)


02-11-05 08:10 PM
   
Chief
{TBS}

From: Holland
Registered: 02-05-05
Posts: 91
I have no idea if this works, but maybe u should enter ur cd-key in first before applying the patch....probably doesn't work, but u can try i guess....

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02-11-05 08:49 PM
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Predator
Stuntman

From: Holland
Registered: 11-01-04
Posts: 363
I get this error at every legal server, it just counts on, saying awaiting connection.
the crack can't be on my hard disk anymore, I deleted  everything that has to do with cod, also the files in my registry.
Maybe I should try that chief. Dunno any other solutions...


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|TBS|

02-11-05 10:05 PM
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LostSoul
{LaW} l33t

Registered: 02-09-05
Posts: 40
the only advice i can give you is to do a total clean install. delete cod and uo through add/remove programs, then hit up windows explorer and manually delete the remaining files and folders. if you know how use regedit, delete the registry files too.

start - run - regedit - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Activision\

after all that, reinstall both cod and uo. good luck. let us know how that goes.

Last edited by LostSoul (02-11-05 11:11 PM)


02-11-05 11:11 PM
   
[THC]Braindead
n00b

Registered: 01-21-05
Posts: 40
Yet another reason why I'll never purchase a game again.

Ahhh....piracy is beautiful.

Last edited by [THC]Braindead (02-12-05 09:14 AM)


02-12-05 09:13 AM
   
SoundCharger
Natural Born Killer

From: San Jose, California
Registered: 10-19-04
Posts: 295
yup, piracy is the way ... untill you get caught. personaly ive never been caught. and i live in the Big Brother country. theyre are watching me, i need to escape to canada soon  :D .


sorry im lonely i need some one to talk to. will you be my friend  :(   and im bored  :duals:


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02-12-05 09:34 AM
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LostSoul
{LaW} l33t

Registered: 02-09-05
Posts: 40
BAH! Canada BAH!

02-12-05 09:31 PM
   
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