Quake 4 Invalid Key Issue

[DarkTXKnight]

OK Ive been playing this game on and off for 2 weeks now without any issue. I left it running all night last night and went to play online and every server I tried to get to tells me my key is in use. I restart the game and then Q4 asks me to re enter my key and says it's invalid.... anyone seen this???? whats goking on? Ive got my origional DVD in the drive, never even installed this anywhere and Ive got the book with the key right in front of me. /HELP!

 

[gorcorps]

There could be a keygen out that gave yours to somebody. I don't think it's likely but it's possible.

 

[mzkhadir]

talk to activision. call them up and explain.

 

[BFG10K]

Try reinstalling the game.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

some times you have to flex your CD/DVD to gett he encryption to work.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

ummmmm what do you mean flex your dvd??? I have never heard of that

 

[DarkTXKnight]

Well just for kicks I tried running it this morning. It asked for my key and now seems to work... didnt have a chance to go online though. When Q4 loads is it trying to find some type of validation server or something perhaps???