Bypass 1.5 activation

MattM1121 · 03-18-11, 04:42 PM

Greetings folks,

I got a new Dell XPS with the latest gen i7 (2720QM) and the intel/nvidia graphics set up. First thing I did was to install SH IV and 1.5.

Sadly I'm out of activations.

I went to UBI online and did the "Ask a Question", but I suspect I won't be hearing from them.

I hate to ask this as I really prefer letgit software. But is there any way - short of just using 1.4 - to get around the activation?

Thanks for any help with this.

-Sleepless in Seattle

Sailor Steve · 03-18-11, 06:15 PM

'Activations'? Is your copy the download version? I have the 'Gold' disc version, and I've never activated anything. Obviously the only thing I can recomend is to get that version. Sorry I don't have any other answers.

Also, legit versions are the only kind allowed for discussion here. Anyone linking you to any other kind would be facing a permanent ban.

MattM1121 · 03-18-11, 06:45 PM

I got the downloaded version. I just now received an email stating my code has been reset.

So the Gold version of SH IV doesn't have any activation requirements? Hmmmm....might have to look into that.

Thanks for the response.

razark · 03-18-11, 10:08 PM

Had a problem with this myself last week. Rebuilt a computer, went to install my 1.5 download. "Unknown error." Got a rather quick response from support resetting something, and it ran just fine.

I was about five minutes from heading to the store to pick up a disc when I got the email.

Sailor Steve · 03-18-11, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattM1121

I got the downloaded version. I just now received an email stating my code has been reset.

Good news!

Quote:

So the Gold version of SH IV doesn't have any activation requirements? Hmmmm....might have to look into that.

The version on disc doesn't. I don't know about the download.

Platapus · 03-19-11, 07:37 AM

Because of a computer problem, I had to do a full re-install. Due to a scratched disk, I had to buy a new copy of SH4

Good news is that SH4 is about $9.00 these days. I did not buy any "gold" version.

When I installed the game, there was no authentication or activation at all.

At no time was I ever asked to enter in the CD key code or anything.

CptChacal · 03-19-11, 03:11 PM

I just got the gold edition for 9.99$ at Direct2Drive for my laptop. Now I won't dread long and boring meetings anymore!

WernherVonTrapp · 03-20-11, 10:00 AM

Right now, I have the DL version installed and running. So far, I haven't had any probs with the DL version but, just in case of an unforeseen meltdown, I purchased a hardcopy of SHIV Gold Edition. Haven't had to install it yet but, there is an activation code listed on one of the inserts that came with the CD.

I guess I'll find out if I need it, if there ever comes a time to install it.

Factor · 03-20-11, 10:16 AM

Hi!

Hey, I rebuilt and reformatted my computer a few weeks back. Silenthunter 4 and patch 1.4 install just fine. I went to install 1.5, and when i try to run the program, it asks for a key. Now i bought 1.5 a few years ago, and i dont have the key in my email anymore. I tryed to have it sent to my email, but the credit card i bought it with has been long expired and i don't remember the last 4 digits to retrieve the key, let alone the order #.

Anyway, can someone point me the direction to the ubi email address in above posts. I been to their site and can't frickin find it. It drives me crazy that software that i purchased, cannot be used!

I registered the product last night after installing, but have no idea on who to contact about this.

Factor · 03-22-11, 06:44 PM

BUMP.........Anyone?

I have searched all over their crap site looking for a support email address for games that I have PURCHASED and cannot find squat....I have long got rid of the credit card i used to purchase the product so i cant find it that way, i deleted the email ages ago with my activation key. I would buy again, but i have twice already since release. 3 yr old patch is still 10 dollars too!

Someone please point me to the ubi support mentioned above............

This is really pissssing me off! I am going to go to my bank tomorrow and see if they can give me my last CC#

razark · 03-22-11, 07:11 PM

http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/app/answ...st/kw/sh4/p/88

That's where I started. There's an "Ask a question" link, and you need to log in.

MattM1121 · 04-05-12, 10:10 AM

Wow, a year later and here I am again.

Had to wipe and re-install. Now the UBI purchase of 1.5 requires a key and online activation. God I hate online crap. It ruins any game. I'm so against online requirements. You know damn well years down the road when we want to play this again there's no way we can activate.

I was playing Dungeon Master last night on my Atari emulator. Let's see you play Skyrim 25 years from now.

If anyone is trying to patch up to 1.5 don't purchase the addon from the UBI store. That requires an online activation. And of course you only get one. Then have to go though all the helpdesk stuff to get set back. And that's provided anyone is even going to respond to that.

Yes I know, I'm ranting.

Went ahead and purchased the Gold edition so I don't have to do this again.

Thanks for listening.

-Matt

Jan Kyster · 04-05-12, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattM1121

...purchased the Gold edition so I don't have to do this again.

Free at last!

Try a search for "steam" here on Subsim... it's been mentioned sooo often: go for Gold.

And don't install under ´Programs´...

Carry on!

03-18-11, 04:42 PM	#1
MattM1121 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 35 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Bypass 1.5 activation Greetings folks, I got a new Dell XPS with the latest gen i7 (2720QM) and the intel/nvidia graphics set up. First thing I did was to install SH IV and 1.5. Sadly I'm out of activations. I went to UBI online and did the "Ask a Question", but I suspect I won't be hearing from them. I hate to ask this as I really prefer letgit software. But is there any way - short of just using 1.4 - to get around the activation? Thanks for any help with this. -Sleepless in Seattle

03-18-11, 06:15 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	'Activations'? Is your copy the download version? I have the 'Gold' disc version, and I've never activated anything. Obviously the only thing I can recomend is to get that version. Sorry I don't have any other answers. Also, legit versions are the only kind allowed for discussion here. Anyone linking you to any other kind would be facing a permanent ban. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-18-11, 10:08 PM	#4
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	Had a problem with this myself last week. Rebuilt a computer, went to install my 1.5 download. "Unknown error." Got a rather quick response from support resetting something, and it ran just fine. I was about five minutes from heading to the store to pick up a disc when I got the email. __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

03-19-11, 07:37 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Because of a computer problem, I had to do a full re-install. Due to a scratched disk, I had to buy a new copy of SH4 Good news is that SH4 is about $9.00 these days. I did not buy any "gold" version. When I installed the game, there was no authentication or activation at all. At no time was I ever asked to enter in the CD key code or anything. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-20-11, 10:00 AM	#8
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Right now, I have the DL version installed and running. So far, I haven't had any probs with the DL version but, just in case of an unforeseen meltdown, I purchased a hardcopy of SHIV Gold Edition. Haven't had to install it yet but, there is an activation code listed on one of the inserts that came with the CD. I guess I'll find out if I need it, if there ever comes a time to install it. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

03-18-11, 06:45 PM	#3
MattM1121 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 35 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I got the downloaded version. I just now received an email stating my code has been reset. So the Gold version of SH IV doesn't have any activation requirements? Hmmmm....might have to look into that. Thanks for the response.

03-19-11, 03:11 PM	#7
CptChacal Seaman Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 38 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I just got the gold edition for 9.99$ at Direct2Drive for my laptop. Now I won't dread long and boring meetings anymore!

03-20-11, 10:16 AM	#9
Factor Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 356 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 0	Hi! Hey, I rebuilt and reformatted my computer a few weeks back. Silenthunter 4 and patch 1.4 install just fine. I went to install 1.5, and when i try to run the program, it asks for a key. Now i bought 1.5 a few years ago, and i dont have the key in my email anymore. I tryed to have it sent to my email, but the credit card i bought it with has been long expired and i don't remember the last 4 digits to retrieve the key, let alone the order #. Anyway, can someone point me the direction to the ubi email address in above posts. I been to their site and can't frickin find it. It drives me crazy that software that i purchased, cannot be used! I registered the product last night after installing, but have no idea on who to contact about this.

03-22-11, 06:44 PM	#10
Factor Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 356 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 0	BUMP.........Anyone? I have searched all over their crap site looking for a support email address for games that I have PURCHASED and cannot find squat....I have long got rid of the credit card i used to purchase the product so i cant find it that way, i deleted the email ages ago with my activation key. I would buy again, but i have twice already since release. 3 yr old patch is still 10 dollars too! Someone please point me to the ubi support mentioned above............ This is really pissssing me off! I am going to go to my bank tomorrow and see if they can give me my last CC# Last edited by Factor; 03-22-11 at 07:00 PM.

03-22-11, 07:11 PM	#11
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/app/answ...st/kw/sh4/p/88 That's where I started. There's an "Ask a question" link, and you need to log in. __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

04-05-12, 10:10 AM	#12
MattM1121 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 35 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Ha ha Wow, a year later and here I am again. Had to wipe and re-install. Now the UBI purchase of 1.5 requires a key and online activation. God I hate online crap. It ruins any game. I'm so against online requirements. You know damn well years down the road when we want to play this again there's no way we can activate. I was playing Dungeon Master last night on my Atari emulator. Let's see you play Skyrim 25 years from now. If anyone is trying to patch up to 1.5 don't purchase the addon from the UBI store. That requires an online activation. And of course you only get one. Then have to go though all the helpdesk stuff to get set back. And that's provided anyone is even going to respond to that. Yes I know, I'm ranting. Went ahead and purchased the Gold edition so I don't have to do this again. Thanks for listening. -Matt