I did the same think as Shof, i wrote 4 first lettersnumbers of my cd-key but It didnt find anything in windows registry.
All u have to do it stick a disc in and go make a cup of coffee and a sandwich, then come back put disc 2 in and go walk the dog.
The amount of time you have wasted searching for the cd key in the registry could have been better spent just installing GTA 4 again.
In fact the amount of time you have wasted you could have installed GTA 4 at least half a dozen times by now.
So I dont really see the point in trying to find the cd key in the registry to change it.
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There is a chance this will revoke the license and next time you start the game it will ask for a CD key and you can input the new CD key.
Alternatively just revoke the license, uninstall the game and install GTA 4 with your new purchased copy.
Shin sangoku musou 5 special english patchI would never allow my friend to do that with my CD key.
I guess Im confused on how you let your friend steal your copy and get away with it.
That way, all the various points of interaction (Social Club, GFWL, etc.) would be straight and he wouldnt have to worry about problems creeping up later.
The OP has already wasted more time posting on the forums regarding where to find the CD-key that he couldve utilized to install the game many, many times.
Furthermore, we now know that patience is certainly not the OPs strong suit with his omg stop commenting where teh f is the f CD-key located plz kthxbai response.
My theory is that the friend has GTAIV installed on hisher PC legitimately.
The OP is likely running a pirated version of the game and cant get online to play but wants to.
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Therefore, hell distribute the keylogger software to his friend, retrieve the CD key and simply go from there.