Key Code In Use Please Helps

[oleballcoach]

i just bought a brande new cod 4 and i still get the key code in use error. i updated everything and disconnected my friewal ldont work. can someone please help me???? thanks

[woowoo]

You already had a CoD4 previously right?

Did you just change the key code or did you install CoD4 on your PC?

[LSD_Sky]

i instal cod 4 mw ewerithing works bud key code is in use so what shold i do to play

[LSD_Sky]

sorry for bad inglish

[woowoo]

The majority of the problems fall into one of three categories:

- You didn't get the CoD4 game new from the store. You either "borrowed" the game from a friend, downloaded it, or bought it used. You get this error because someone else is using the key code.
- You let a friend borrow the game or installed it on another PC and it is being used.
- There is a problem with the setup - either that the firewall has not been setup properly or PB is not updated.

[oleballcoach]

i bought it off ebay brand new please help

[woowoo]

Was it still wrapped up? If not, someone is probably using the CD Key.

[oleballcoach]

still wrapped up

[woowoo]

OK -
* First verify that you have the correct key code in the MP menu.
* Verify that you have allowed CoD4 (iw3), PB A, and PB B through your firewall.

[oleballcoach]

pnkbstr b doesnt show up how do i add it?

[oleballcoach]

on some servers i have gotten so far as the screen but then it quickly reverts back to key code in use

[woowoo]

pnkbstr b doesnt show up how do i add it?


Can someone assist with the exact way to do this? He needs to know how to allow PB B through the firewall? I'm not on my game computer at the moment so I don't know the exact steps.

At a high level (and assuming you are using the Windows Firewall on XP)
- Go to the control panel
- Open Windows Firewall
- Select the Exceptions Tab
- Click on Add Program
- Add Punkbuster B to the exceptions (should be in the same place as Punkbuster A)
- After doing this, try it again.

[MidnightRider]

The make of the firewall would help.

[oleballcoach]

i have vista nvm pnkbs b is allowed!!! what should i do

[oleballcoach]

I FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM THANKS FOR ALL YALLS HELP:) :) :icon_razz: :icon_wink: :icon_surprised:

[woowoo]

I FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM THANKS FOR ALL YALLS HELP:) :) :icon_razz: :icon_wink: :icon_surprised:

What was the problem? Sharing it can help others.

[oleballcoach]

well i entered the wrong cd key hahah

[Laz]

:D Glad you got it sorted out!