Updated my system to Windows XP, lost OOTP4 License ????

CBLCardinals · 11-21-2002, 11:46 PM

HELP !

Hey fellas,

I just updated my system from Windows 98 to Windows XP.

When I try to startup OOTP4, it asks for my license.

Why would it un-install this?

Where can I find my original copy of my license on my hard drive???

Help !

-HBP

Nukester · 11-21-2002, 11:53 PM

If you just upgraded and didnt format the drive or anything, then in your OOTP4 folder there should be a text file with the number to plug in

CBLCardinals · 11-21-2002, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the quick replay Nukester.

I have looked over just about every file in my OOTP4 folder.

Any idea what the name of this text file is?

I dont see it offhand....

Nukester · 11-22-2002, 12:37 AM

While I havent had to do this since OOTP3 (I am using STB2K3 this time around........smacks self on forehead and still praying for final patch) in your OOTP4 folder there should be a text file with a long number/alpha combo to it. If opening your game comes to a screen asking for the license, it should tell you what to do. I think (not positive) it tells you a website to go and they will e-mail your license number to you.....something like that. Sorry I can't be more specific but I thought with this advice you might have a chance to be playing by now.

Markmeister · 11-22-2002, 02:11 AM

Should have a file receipt.txt in your OOTP4 folder. The Order ID is what you need. If it isn't there, try control panel -> elicense control - > Out of the park. Right click on OOTP and select receipt to get info.

If you can't find the license number, contact ViaTech customer support at (508) 647-0464 or email support@elicense.com; they should be able to help you (info per the manual, hopefully isn't outdated).

Scott Vibert · 11-22-2002, 09:03 AM

IIRC XP has user profiles (I don't use it). I remember some people experiencing problems with XP as it would only liscence the game in one of the user profiles, but the other profiles would have to be re-liscenced.

You should do a search on the board, because I really remember some similar issues to this being discussed, and those posts may give you some tips how to handle it.

Drood · 11-22-2002, 10:18 PM

If you contact eLicence from the address you registered from, they can nuke your old licence and give you a new one.

11-21-2002, 11:46 PM	#1
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,073	Updated my system to Windows XP, lost OOTP4 License ???? HELP ! Hey fellas, I just updated my system from Windows 98 to Windows XP. When I try to startup OOTP4, it asks for my license. Why would it un-install this? Where can I find my original copy of my license on my hard drive??? Help ! -HBP

11-21-2002, 11:53 PM	#2
Nukester All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 1,923	If you just upgraded and didnt format the drive or anything, then in your OOTP4 folder there should be a text file with the number to plug in

11-21-2002, 11:56 PM	#3
CBLCardinals OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,073	Thanks for the quick replay Nukester. I have looked over just about every file in my OOTP4 folder. Any idea what the name of this text file is? I dont see it offhand....

11-22-2002, 12:37 AM	#4
Nukester All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 1,923	While I havent had to do this since OOTP3 (I am using STB2K3 this time around........smacks self on forehead and still praying for final patch) in your OOTP4 folder there should be a text file with a long number/alpha combo to it. If opening your game comes to a screen asking for the license, it should tell you what to do. I think (not positive) it tells you a website to go and they will e-mail your license number to you.....something like that. Sorry I can't be more specific but I thought with this advice you might have a chance to be playing by now.

11-22-2002, 02:11 AM	#5
Markmeister Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 463	Should have a file receipt.txt in your OOTP4 folder. The Order ID is what you need. If it isn't there, try control panel -> elicense control - > Out of the park. Right click on OOTP and select receipt to get info. If you can't find the license number, contact ViaTech customer support at (508) 647-0464 or email support@elicense.com; they should be able to help you (info per the manual, hopefully isn't outdated).

11-22-2002, 09:03 AM	#6
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,275	IIRC XP has user profiles (I don't use it). I remember some people experiencing problems with XP as it would only liscence the game in one of the user profiles, but the other profiles would have to be re-liscenced. You should do a search on the board, because I really remember some similar issues to this being discussed, and those posts may give you some tips how to handle it.

11-22-2002, 10:18 PM	#7
Drood Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 425	If you contact eLicence from the address you registered from, they can nuke your old licence and give you a new one.