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Retail COD Keys and digital downloads

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Spyderwebber Newbie

Spyderwebber

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Hey all -

 

So I lost my CD and I decided to just repurchase it from Steam.  Well I found that I can't use my retail CD key with that download, nor can I have 2 installs (1.6 and 1.7 so I can play Abnerdog and Beginners).  I also don't like how Steam controls everything (that may be my inexperience).

 

Does anyone know, if I get it from Amazon Digital Downloads, am I locked into the same control as Steam?  I don't want to spend another $20 if it won't let me do what I want to do.

 

Or if anyone has any insight to help me, I'd love the help.

 

Thanks!

 

Spyder

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GI-JOE

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I have cod4 from steam and have a dual install of 1.6 and 1.7...what is the issue you're running into there?

 

I have instructions for how to do the dual install here, this is the method I used for myself with my version I got through steam, though it should work for any version of the game except for Mac users (suck it nerds!) 

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cobvious Newbie

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You can run the game without steam ( i do it all the time) just run it in xfire, or start iw3mp.exe yourself. What have you tried with your cd key? i know steam changed mine once so i had to change it back...

Spyderwebber Newbie

Spyderwebber

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Well, I must admit I have avoided Steam (I know, I know - get with the 21st century).  I have taken both of your posted and its working out for me, so thank you for the help!

Dddrgn Newbie

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Great to see things working for you! Personally, I would have simply downloaded a disc image of the game, since I DO legally own it, (thus it's legal to have a backup) and installed that, then used my key.

Spyderwebber Newbie

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Yeah, well, I thought about that, but wasn't sure where to get a legit image.  I pretty much avoid torrents, and it wasn't too expensive.

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