behavior of bad license?

jmknpk2 · 12-09-2009, 09:09 AM

I have installed the game at least 3 times now because of having viruses and needing to recover my machine back to square one.

On this latest attempt (third install), the game crashes after I install the license. I'm suspecting that this is behavior of a bad license key. I was hoping someone could confirm the game just crashes without explanation if a bad key is the problem.

I'm feverishly trying to get the game working again so I can export for my online leagues.

If my problem is a bad key, I need to take it up with the elicense people and just be patient. Otherwise, I want to keep trying to figure out what's wrong.

Thanks in advance.

kq76 · 12-09-2009, 10:51 AM

You do know that with the license that you get the right to install the game only 2 times and that if you want to install it more times that you have to unlicense one of the previous 2 times.

I don't know what happens when you try to install a 3rd time without unlicensing first, but just a crash sounds a bit odd. If the order ID worked twice before though then I don't think it's "a bad license".

Either way, just contact your licensor.

markprior22 · 12-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Rather than a crash, I think you would receive a message stating "this license is already in use" or something similar. Don't believe I've ever heard of a license causing a crash with OOTP.

jmknpk2 · 12-10-2009, 01:54 AM

Thanks guys. The problem was with antivirus software. Got it resolved now.

Killing Time · 12-10-2009, 08:34 AM

Based on a recommendation from another board member I've been using VIPRE, from Sunbelt, as my anti-virus software. It's just as effective as the big name stuff and wins awards but is a different design that uses far less system resources and never messes with my gaming. I'm very happy with it.

Malleus Dei · 12-10-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmknpk2

Thanks guys. The problem was with antivirus software.

Which one were you using?

12-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 706 Thanks: 67 Thanked 103x in 61 posts	behavior of bad license? I have installed the game at least 3 times now because of having viruses and needing to recover my machine back to square one. On this latest attempt (third install), the game crashes after I install the license. I'm suspecting that this is behavior of a bad license key. I was hoping someone could confirm the game just crashes without explanation if a bad key is the problem. I'm feverishly trying to get the game working again so I can export for my online leagues. If my problem is a bad key, I need to take it up with the elicense people and just be patient. Otherwise, I want to keep trying to figure out what's wrong. Thanks in advance. Last edited by jmknpk2; 12-09-2009 at 09:24 AM.

12-09-2009, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7,623 Thanks: 282 Thanked 332x in 190 posts	You do know that with the license that you get the right to install the game only 2 times and that if you want to install it more times that you have to unlicense one of the previous 2 times. I don't know what happens when you try to install a 3rd time without unlicensing first, but just a crash sounds a bit odd. If the order ID worked twice before though then I don't think it's "a bad license". Either way, just contact your licensor. __________________ Useful Links: Manuals \| Downloads \| Newsletters \| Knowledge Base \| New Tech Support \| Updated Forum Rules Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! Canadian Baseball League - uses OOTP11, running steadily since April 2002

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12-09-2009, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
markprior22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, illinois Posts: 952 Thanks: 69 Thanked 106x in 24 posts	Rather than a crash, I think you would receive a message stating "this license is already in use" or something similar. Don't believe I've ever heard of a license causing a crash with OOTP.

12-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 706 Thanks: 67 Thanked 103x in 61 posts	Thanks guys. The problem was with antivirus software. Got it resolved now.