E-License Issue

Ben E Lou · 08-06-2008, 06:42 PM

I'm trying to remove licenses from my old computer and license to my new one. I want to move FOF, TCY and FBCB licenses. However, when I click on ELicense Control on the old machine, nothing happens. Has anyone here experienced this and been able to resolve it? I'm writing elicense support now, but just wanted to see if there was an "easy" fix.

--Ben

the_meanstrosity · 08-06-2008, 06:53 PM

I believe it has something to do with the new Windows XP service pack.

Try using a freeware program called ExplorerXP. Using ExplorerXP, you just browse to the game's .exe file, right click, and you should have the option to unlicense.

http://www.explorerxp.com/

Ben E Lou · 08-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Thanks! Trying this out...

Ben E Lou · 08-06-2008, 06:59 PM

Booyah. Working like a charm.

the_meanstrosity · 08-06-2008, 07:04 PM

I'm amazed that e-license hasn't posted a fix for this. I got the ExplorerXP fix from a 2006 thread on the OOTP forums. Like yourself, I was a bit surprised when the e-license control panel would no longer open.

cartman · 08-06-2008, 08:25 PM

The other option is to modify the shortcut you use to launch the game, and add --unlicense to the end.

wade moore · 08-06-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_meanstrosity

I'm amazed that e-license hasn't posted a fix for this. I got the ExplorerXP fix from a 2006 thread on the OOTP forums. Like yourself, I was a bit surprised when the e-license control panel would no longer open.

Yup - I got this fix from the same thread a few months back.

stevew · 08-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Good info to know. This should go in the reference thread if there still is one

JPhillips · 08-06-2008, 10:46 PM

There's also an ELicense patch that I got through customer service this week that fixes the problem. Now if I could only figure out a way to get Boonty to give me the WWSM ID so I can transfer that. Thank God nobody else uses that system as customer service seems non-existent.

johnnyshaka · 08-07-2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

The other option is to modify the shortcut you use to launch the game, and add --unlicense to the end.

Would've been my suggestion as well.

CraigSca · 08-07-2008, 06:20 AM

Yeah, stick this in the reference thread. Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago - had to find my original email receipt in order to find my license.

Ben E Lou · 08-07-2008, 06:33 AM

The order ID can also be found in a text file in the installation folder of the game. I think it's called receipt.txt.

JPhillips · 08-07-2008, 07:51 AM

Here's the link to the ELicense patch.

http://support.elicense.com/eLicPatch5.zip

the_meanstrosity · 08-11-2008, 05:48 AM

Thanks JPhillips. The patch seems to work though I didn't try an uninstall. I was able to open my elicense Control Panel though which leads me to believe it will work.

Mota · 08-11-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

The other option is to modify the shortcut you use to launch the game, and add --unlicense to the end.

I have done the -unlicense trick many times. And my E-license button hasn't worked in years either, in both XP Pro and Vista.

08-06-2008, 06:56 PM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Thanks! Trying this out... __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-06-2008, 06:59 PM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Booyah. Working like a charm. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-06-2008, 08:25 PM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The other option is to modify the shortcut you use to launch the game, and add --unlicense to the end. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-06-2008, 10:46 PM	#9
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	There's also an ELicense patch that I got through customer service this week that fixes the problem. Now if I could only figure out a way to get Boonty to give me the WWSM ID so I can transfer that. Thank God nobody else uses that system as customer service seems non-existent. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-07-2008, 06:20 AM	#11
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Yeah, stick this in the reference thread. Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago - had to find my original email receipt in order to find my license. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

08-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	I believe it has something to do with the new Windows XP service pack. Try using a freeware program called ExplorerXP. Using ExplorerXP, you just browse to the game's .exe file, right click, and you should have the option to unlicense. http://www.explorerxp.com/

08-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#5
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	I'm amazed that e-license hasn't posted a fix for this. I got the ExplorerXP fix from a 2006 thread on the OOTP forums. Like yourself, I was a bit surprised when the e-license control panel would no longer open.

08-06-2008, 10:29 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Good info to know. This should go in the reference thread if there still is one

08-07-2008, 06:33 AM	#12
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	The order ID can also be found in a text file in the installation folder of the game. I think it's called receipt.txt. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-07-2008, 07:51 AM	#13
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Here's the link to the ELicense patch. http://support.elicense.com/eLicPatch5.zip __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-11-2008, 05:48 AM	#14
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	Thanks JPhillips. The patch seems to work though I didn't try an uninstall. I was able to open my elicense Control Panel though which leads me to believe it will work.

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