1. Hit Windows + R
2. Type 'regedit' press enter http://i.imgur.com/x8yFv.png
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> Wow6432Node (ONLY IF x64) --> CD Projekt RED --> The Witcher 2
4. Check the "Serial" registry entry, it should show your The Witcher 2 CD-Key! http://i.imgur.com/BNgXn.png
2. Type 'regedit' press enter http://i.imgur.com/x8yFv.png
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> Wow6432Node (ONLY IF x64) --> CD Projekt RED --> The Witcher 2
4. Check the "Serial" registry entry, it should show your The Witcher 2 CD-Key! http://i.imgur.com/BNgXn.png
i tried this as well and didn't find Serial, however, I'm gonna try re-installing The Witcher 2, and try that method.
I'll post the result.
EDIT:
didn't work, my guess is:
the Serial File only shows up if you had The Witcher 2 before a patch where it wasn't necessary to register any longer.
(steam doesn't auto insert it when Registering Game, since it doesn't ask for a serial anymore)
so anyone who bought it after the patch, or formatted, or uninstalled The Witcher 2 via a full uninstaller won't find the Serial file.
I'll post the result.
EDIT:
didn't work, my guess is:
the Serial File only shows up if you had The Witcher 2 before a patch where it wasn't necessary to register any longer.
(steam doesn't auto insert it when Registering Game, since it doesn't ask for a serial anymore)
so anyone who bought it after the patch, or formatted, or uninstalled The Witcher 2 via a full uninstaller won't find the Serial file.
I posted this on steam forums as well, that this does not work for everyone.
There is no entry for "Serial" at the above location, nor in the other mentioned "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> CD Projekt RED -->" location in my registry.
So if any one else, that also has no entry finds a method to retrieve your key from the steam version let us know please, because I would rather play the witcher 2 without steam, if possible. Just keep in mind that it seems we all do not have the same install thing going. (Not sure why)
There is no entry for "Serial" at the above location, nor in the other mentioned "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> CD Projekt RED -->" location in my registry.
So if any one else, that also has no entry finds a method to retrieve your key from the steam version let us know please, because I would rather play the witcher 2 without steam, if possible. Just keep in mind that it seems we all do not have the same install thing going. (Not sure why)
I don`t usually double post but since editing doesn`t show up .
CDP Red will be handing out cd-keys for the GOG backup copies . However be prepared to show proof of purchase such as a receipt or Proof of Purchase confirmation email .
I will make a sticky in this section to hopefully keep the new threads about this to a minimum .
CDP Red will be handing out cd-keys for the GOG backup copies . However be prepared to show proof of purchase such as a receipt or Proof of Purchase confirmation email .
I will make a sticky in this section to hopefully keep the new threads about this to a minimum .
I have bought the boxed version with physical discs here in sweden its version 2 of the witcher 2 ,there is no cdkey in the box what so ever and it never ask me for 1 when i install the game,I even tried the above method but there was no cdkey.I have reged the game on the witcher server.How can they ask for a cdkey if i should need my back up copy,when i never got any with the game? or they could atleast tell us how to get it.
Many thanks from sweden
Many thanks from sweden
Tommy said:
Tommy how will this work if we were gifted a copy of Witcher 2 over Steam? There is no proof of purchase technically since people who were gifted didn't purchase the game. Although i would still like to have the GOG backup on the 17th.
I'm afraid this Gog backup copy only is for retail versions (as they stated in the latest conference). They specifically said that they give you the backup, in case you "scratch or break you DVD or say if your dog eats it...".UndeadCreepshow said:
Steam version is already digital and thus backuped on Steam.
secondchildren said:
Not true according to the CDPR Spring Conference i just watched. It says no matter where you bought the game you are entitled to a free backup at GOG.com. Says for every owner of the Witcher 2 no matter where you bought the game or how you bought the game.
http://youtu.be/qLqB_5JRpsk
mentions it at 35:40 minutes in the video.
Even goes into talking about people who have a digital copy and why you would want the GOG.com backup
I really think it would be for the best if CDPR answer this, either directly or via the mods (I gather that Tommy is asking).secondchildren said:
Because if we're NOT getting it, there will be an awful lot of pissed-off Steam users, and I think that it's better to have a definite answer before we get the pitchforks out.
As far as I'm concerned, giving the Steam customers a working GoG copy isn't a freebie, it's a bug-fix.
I have to agree with this, as my version on steam is messed up to say the least. When I heard about a chance to get a "proper" copy from gog I was elated.dragonbird said:
I really don't appreciate being considered a 2nd class customer because of where I bought the game, and if there's a chance to get a better version, I would greatly appreciate it.
I still paid my $40 and it shouldn't matter what the source was, if you are going to give out copies for everyone that paid for the game.
I didn't know at the time I purchased it that they would be any different, I was just looking for a place to buy The Witcher 2 online and steam came up first.
If anything, people that bought from steam are probably the people that would like this the most, just go read the forums on steam and you will see that many of us have issues with their version.
please read the previous posts before commenting on an issue that was answered.
I'm talking about UndeadCreepshow's post in which he specifically proved that "GoG's backup is only for retail" is NOT TRUE, he provided a link and even specific time of when it was said that digital copies can get it from GoG.
for those who are too lazy to see the CDP Red's Spring Conference, i tried to copy most of what the dude said about the backup for digital copies:
"If you bought the game digitally, there's one huge reason why you should get the backup copy from gog because the game from GoG is the only true DRM free version of the game, you don't need any internet connection, you don't need any client, just grab the backup copy and play anywhere, anytime"
I'm talking about UndeadCreepshow's post in which he specifically proved that "GoG's backup is only for retail" is NOT TRUE, he provided a link and even specific time of when it was said that digital copies can get it from GoG.
for those who are too lazy to see the CDP Red's Spring Conference, i tried to copy most of what the dude said about the backup for digital copies:
"If you bought the game digitally, there's one huge reason why you should get the backup copy from gog because the game from GoG is the only true DRM free version of the game, you don't need any internet connection, you don't need any client, just grab the backup copy and play anywhere, anytime"
I think you're right, but unfortunately two different mods have now said "Not Steam" in these forums. I think they're simply mistaken, but I also think that we really need to have some kind of clarification/assurance/correction.Gamer2210 said:
But thank you for posting the text from the conference - it does pretty much provide that assurance.
I was pretty much assured when the guy in the video went into specifically mentioning why even people who bought the game digitally would want the GoG.com backup copy, that pretty much ensures Steam users are entitled to a backup copy because i don't know of any other digital retailers selling copies of The Witcher 2 besides GoG.com and Steam. I know Origin will be selling the Witcher 2 but that's not until the 17th and it is already the enhanced edition. I love this game but the Steam copies are definitely broken and if anyone deserves a free backup copy i definitely say that Steam users should be first in line.