Invalid GUID / empty CD key

[QUOTE=$omator;232780]here:

C:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain

or in windows 7 here:

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\PunkBuster\ET\etmain

shoule be your etkey file. if it is not you will get PB kick saying:

"Empty CDKey not allowed on this server"

normaly when GuidAuth server is up and running and you connect to PB enabled server you will get one generated automaticly or by opening console by pressing tilde (~) and typing \pb_cdkeyreg and after that pressing enter. this should generate a new etkey.

but now when guidauth is offline you migh try to ‘fake’ your guid simply by creating at one of those folders mentioned above file called etkey (with no extension) and placing some random number string like 74538970724389634637957 inside of it.

for now it should work but when they will fix GuidAuth you probably will get this kick:

"PB GUID AUTH: UNKN"

because the guid you have randomly typed will not macth pb/eb etkey pattern
then you will have to delete the one YOU created and connect to pb enabled server or \pbcdkeyreg from console

(NOTE: sometimes when ingame or \disconect from server game does not respond to \pbcdkeyreg - to be sure type it right after you start the game from you shortcut)

if you will still have problems contact me on xfire >> boskibyczybyk or via PM here
ill try to help you:cool:[/QUOTE]

hey man, I am having the same problem as mentioned in this thread and cannot find a solution. I tried creating a fake etkey file, but I’m not sure I’m doing it right (I used notepad to create the file – although there is no extension, it still lists it as a text file – is there a better way?) I’m using Windows Vista 64 bit. I’ve tried running the game in XP compatibility mode, as administrator, etc. Any other suggestions?

I get Empty CD key error and Invalid GUID.
Command /pb_myguid returns “GUID=no_guid”

[QUOTE=jewofcanada;232800]hey man, I am having the same problem as mentioned in this thread and cannot find a solution. I tried creating a fake etkey file, but I’m not sure I’m doing it right (I used notepad to create the file – although there is no extension, it still lists it as a text file – is there a better way?) I’m using Windows Vista 64 bit. I’ve tried running the game in XP compatibility mode, as administrator, etc. Any other suggestions?

I get Empty CD key error and Invalid GUID.
Command /pb_myguid returns “GUID=no_guid”[/QUOTE]

download and open this file:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1970904/etkey
at notepad or any other text file editor and put inside some random number string (~10-20) and save

next if you have xp/vista open this folder:

C:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain

and if windows 7 this one:

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\PunkBuster\ET\etmain

and paste the edited etkey file at one of those folders, depending what system you use. remember, do not give this file any extension.

[QUOTE=$omator;232803]download and open this file:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1970904/etkey
at notepad or any other text file editor and put inside some random number string (~10-20) and save

next if you have xp/vista open this folder:

C:\Program Files\Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory\etmain

and if windows 7 this one:

C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\PunkBuster\ET\etmain

and paste the edited etkey file at one of those folders/ depending what system you use should work. remember do not give this file any extension.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the quick response, I will try this solution right now. One thing though, my install path is “C:\Program Files (x86)\Enemy Territory\etmain” but I assume the same principle applies.

I’ll post back in a few minutes!

So far this fix seems to be working. Thank you so much!

Now, if the GuidAuth ever comes back up, and I get an invalid guid error or anything, I should be able to use the /pb_cdkeyreg to generate a new one?

[QUOTE=jewofcanada;232807]So far this fix seems to be working. Thank you so much!

Now, if the GuidAuth ever comes back up, and I get an invalid guid error or anything, I should be able to use the /pb_cdkeyreg to generate a new one?[/QUOTE]

YUP. delete this ‘fake’ etkey file and let the pb enabled server give ou new one or use \pbcdkeyreg

Reply from EB staff:

07/12/2010 19:34:33 - “Adam D”
Note #5: We are looking into this and working to resolve it as quickly as possible. I’m sorry for any inconvenience.

Now, need to wait till they fix the issue.

http://www.evenbalance.com//troubleticket/update_ticket.php?ticketnumber=EB8399000509570&password=a45dc4a7419097d8096f6d4d1bbbe8

Same here. DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU TRY, YOU WONT GET AN ETKEY. Only a working one does the job.

nope you can ‘make one on your own’ but it will result at kick ahen auth is back online:D

IF it comes back…:eek:

i expect that it will as they respond to trouble tickets. tho i would like some new anticheat software as pb sucks big time

well I think you can be glad we have any kind of AC at all… it’s a 8 year old free game… Why would PB continue the support at all?

Can’t punkbuster, if they want to stop, just hand over what it got?
Somebody would like to host it for ET i guess…

It’s id Software’s auth server that’s down though… not EvenBalance’s.

WHATEVER. it is not working thats all

Try back.

http://www.pbbans.com/mbi-overview-et-ov2.html

I can see new bans are getting listed, so no wonder cheaters are getting new etkey now.

again problems with etkeys =)
no new ones generated, kicks for edited etkeyfile tho…

EDIT: works now

No idea if the server is back up or not, but i can play fine with a key i got from someone.

I had same problem.
True Combat Elite empty cd key.
I downloaded ET_PBSETUP.EXE then I can play now.

Go here, download ET: PunkBuster Setup + KeyGen.
http://www.te666.com/site/index.php/donloads/patches.html

or click here to start download ET_PBSETUP.EXE.
http://www.te666.com/site/index.php/donloads/patches/1676-et-punkbuster-setup--keygen/download.html

Thanks for bumping this old thread o/

These details have already their load of threads, no worry