New laptop - CD Key is stored where?

[ronjon]

"then you didnt use your cd key on that copy of dominions"

Yes I did. I only have one copy. However since I last played the game I have had My hard drive wiped. Would that make a difference?

[archaeolept]

lol. of course - if your hdd is wiped, that means exactly what it says - anything stored on that drive is now erased.

[Arralen]

And, obviously, just installing Dom2 does not bring you the key file back: You'll have to type in your personal key from the manual, which then will be stored in the key file

[Saber Cherry]

Wiping a HDD won't erase much. Unfortunately, it probably would be cheaper (and certainly easier) to buy a new copy of Doms II than to recover the contents of the drive.

You should try communicating with Shrapnel. If you can email them a scan of the box juxtaposed with your face, or some similarly silly proof of ownership, they should resend you a key. Legally, in the U.S., an owner who loses his key has the right to a replacement key, free of charge. Unfortunately, the burden of proof rests on the owner... but Shrapnel staff are nice people, so they may cut you some slack.

[Arralen]

My version came without a box, and the key is printed on a sticker on the first inner page of the cover. So if I could present the manual, I would have the key at hand. Presenting the CD wouldn't suffice, as you can easily copy the whole Dom2 folder onto CD after installing - you don't need the install CD any more then, just the key(file).

[OG_Gleep]

Doh. That comment wasn't ment for you I don't think.

[Agrajag]

A receipt maybe?