Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

Discus and support Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’ in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Good evening, Before I start my asking for help and rant I realize that this is an old game and support has ceased. I have a brand new (was sealed)... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Mr Guru117, Feb 7, 2019.

  1. Mr Guru117
    Mr Guru117 Guest

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’


    Good evening,

    Before I start my asking for help and rant I realize that this is an old game and support has ceased. I have a brand new (was sealed) copy of Halo 2 for Vista (so the key hasn’t hit its 5 use max). I have installed the Games for Windows Live version
    3.5 on my Windows 10 machine. I installed the game on my machine by enabling compatibility mode to Vista SP 2 on the Halo 2 installer which ran without a hitch. When I was prompted to activate the game now or later during the install I selected later. I then
    ran the game exe also in Vista SP 2 compatibility mode. After that I proceeded to type in my Windows Live/Xbox Live credentials then typed in the product key then proceeded to attempt to sign in. That, like so many others on this forum and others, ran into
    the infamous ‘Can’t sign in because your product key is not valid. Please enter a valid product key.” Here are the troubleshooting steps I have taken.

    1. Completely removed Halo 2 and GFLW files, folders, and registry keys then reinstalled each to receive the same message.
    2. Tried to install the copy of Halo 2 on another one of my machines which I had freshly installed Windows 10. The result is the same.

    With all this said, Microsoft, Microsoft Games, or 343 I ask that you create a solution to fix this as there are still customers still buying this game off amazon, eBay, and the like who are running into this problem and are very frustrated as I am.
    I paid good money for this game and seek to play it and get my campaign achievements! All that I am asking for is a viable solution to this very frustrating problem.

    :)
     
    Mr Guru117, Feb 7, 2019
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  2. XBF Crystal P Win User

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

    Hi there Mr Guru,



    Thank you for letting us know about the issue. I recommend to try the following article:

    Halo 2 for Windows Vista: Minimum System Requirements
    . If the issue persists, please contact
    Halo Support
    for more assistance. We'll be locking the thread. If you ever require any help with any other issues please feel free to come back to the Xbox Forums for further assistance.
    For those reading this thread and if the troubleshooting steps listed above didn't help resolve the issue, please feel free to create a new thread asking for assistance.



    Thank you and have a great day.
  3. Mr Guru117 Win User

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

    Ill give it a shot and will keep you all posted.
  4. The Viral Cyrix Win User

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

    It is possible the key is no longer valid and has expired
  5. {Parity} Win User

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

    You should contact
    Xbox Support
    for assistance with product keys. It is best to request a callback.
  6. Mr Guru117 Win User

    Halo 2 Vista ‘invalid product key’

    While that could be, there are reports of users goong back to ‘08-‘10 with these same issues. Could be that because there are GFWL key gens out there that that is why the keys are ‘not valid. I aill reach out to xbox live support and see what, if anything,
    they can do.
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