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Ganfei1
Profile Joined January 2007
China667 Posts
March 08 2007 10:06 GMT
#1
I used the search function and got a cd key grabber that works for all versions under 1.12. however, you have to connect to bnet, and how are you supposed to do that when all those versions stop you at the "invalid version" screen?

I really need to figure out my cdkey since I am getting a new computer and I would really like to avoid having to buy a new copy, regardless of how cheap it is. I have my CD but not the case.

Thanks for any help.
She prayed for me because she believed I was blind to sin, wanting me to kneel and pray too, because people to whom sin is just a matter of words, to them salvation is just words too.
techn1cal
Profile Joined May 2006
United States68 Posts
March 08 2007 10:26 GMT
#2
would the sc-cd key changer work? dunno, but u can try and dl the SC tools and utilities and see if it works
Terranator
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada286 Posts
March 08 2007 11:05 GMT
#3
you're cd-key is stored in one of the 2 .mpq files. I believe its called "stardat.mpq". You just have to install bw on your new computer with a generic cd-key, then copy/paste the mpq file from your old computer into your new sc folder. I've done this before with success.
greatmeh
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Canada1964 Posts
March 08 2007 11:05 GMT
#4
meh... here it is
SC cd key changer
SonuvBob
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Aiur21550 Posts
March 08 2007 11:11 GMT
#5
On March 08 2007 20:05 Terranator wrote:
you're cd-key is stored in one of the 2 .mpq files. I believe its called "stardat.mpq". You just have to install bw on your new computer with a generic cd-key, then copy/paste the mpq file from your old computer into your new sc folder. I've done this before with success.

Yep, I lost my CD key a long time ago, so I've been doing this for years.
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thedeadhaji *
Profile Blog Joined January 2006
39489 Posts
March 08 2007 11:22 GMT
#6
wait greatmeh, i dont see how cd key changer is goign to help? Will it show old cd key?
Ganfei1
Profile Joined January 2007
China667 Posts
March 08 2007 11:29 GMT
#7
Thanks for the info terranator, it looks like I'll be doing that
She prayed for me because she believed I was blind to sin, wanting me to kneel and pray too, because people to whom sin is just a matter of words, to them salvation is just words too.
Cadical *
Profile Joined September 2005
United States469 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-03-08 11:30:50
March 08 2007 11:30 GMT
#8
you can try to connect to b.net with 1.12 and when you get that 'invalid version', message, just alt tab and use cdkey grabber at that point

or you can use this useful program, which actually made to view cdkeys for diablo2, but it works with sc as well. just select your starcraft directory and view stardat.mpq

p.s i think you need .net framework
IMBA
greatmeh
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Canada1964 Posts
March 08 2007 11:32 GMT
#9
oh shit it doesnt show key
completely thought it did
mrmin123 *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Korea (South)2971 Posts
March 08 2007 11:39 GMT
#10
On March 08 2007 20:30 Cadical wrote:
or you can use this useful program, which actually made to view cdkeys for diablo2, but it works with sc as well. just select your starcraft directory and view stardat.mpq

You can't specifically click stardat.mpq, so the thing doesn't work. You can navigate to your starcraft directory and try to run it, but it'll just say 'Unable to query version of Diablo II', and asks you to confirm your installation.
Translator태양은 묘지위에 붉게 떠오르고 / 한낮에 찌는 더위는 나의 시련 일찌라!
Cadical *
Profile Joined September 2005
United States469 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-03-08 11:50:50
March 08 2007 11:39 GMT
#11
do you have .net framework installed?

Ohh i now see what you were saying, i think you may need to have d2 installed..thats odd
IMBA
Ganfei1
Profile Joined January 2007
China667 Posts
March 08 2007 12:10 GMT
#12
On March 08 2007 20:30 Cadical wrote:
you can try to connect to b.net with 1.12 and when you get that 'invalid version', message, just alt tab and use cdkey grabber at that point


Already tried that several times and it did not work
She prayed for me because she believed I was blind to sin, wanting me to kneel and pray too, because people to whom sin is just a matter of words, to them salvation is just words too.
mrmin123 *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Korea (South)2971 Posts
March 08 2007 12:17 GMT
#13
Maybe you were thinking of a different but similar program, Cadical?

And yes, I do have the .NET framework installed.
Translator태양은 묘지위에 붉게 떠오르고 / 한낮에 찌는 더위는 나의 시련 일찌라!
Cadical *
Profile Joined September 2005
United States469 Posts
March 08 2007 12:19 GMT
#14
alright i reuploaded the file with some d2files thats required

http://z24.zupload.com/download.php?file=getfile&filepath=8760

extract, run the program, then select "OpenMeFirst" folder first, then you should be able to open starcraft folder afterwards.
IMBA
Cadical *
Profile Joined September 2005
United States469 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-03-08 12:23:02
March 08 2007 12:22 GMT
#15
On March 08 2007 21:10 Ganfei wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2007 20:30 Cadical wrote:
you can try to connect to b.net with 1.12 and when you get that 'invalid version', message, just alt tab and use cdkey grabber at that point


Already tried that several times and it did not work


I just tested again and it worked for me...

If it does not work for you, try the other method i posted just above
IMBA
LG)Sabbath
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Argentina3024 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-03-08 16:08:36
March 08 2007 16:08 GMT
#16
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https://www.twitch.tv/argsabbath/
LG)Sabbath
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Argentina3024 Posts
March 08 2007 16:08 GMT
#17
thanks, it works, except that now sc doesnt work anymore t.t
https://www.twitch.tv/argsabbath/
IdiotWind
Profile Joined February 2007
Canada321 Posts
March 08 2007 16:10 GMT
#18
You have to revert to 1.14
http://thelastgosu.blogspot.com/
Vin{MBL}
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
5185 Posts
March 09 2007 07:09 GMT
#19
omg cadical thanks a millioMN~
Vin{MBL}
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
5185 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-03-09 07:15:26
March 09 2007 07:14 GMT
#20
On March 08 2007 21:19 Cadical wrote:
alright i reuploaded the file with some d2files thats required

http://z24.zupload.com/download.php?file=getfile&filepath=8760

extract, run the program, then select "OpenMeFirst" folder first, then you should be able to open starcraft folder afterwards.


wait i dont understand your instructions can you be more clear?
i get an " applictaion failed to initialize properly " error...
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