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Better still save your serial number to word doc. place in a folder on the same CD and when u install the game just copy and paste the S/number. also u can save all your patches and mods to the same DVD if u use a DVD instead a CD

 
It's such a simple procedure to buy a download game, but I am always amazed when I read posts concerning the loss of serial numbers. Since the serial number is an integral part of the purchase, the first thing I do, even before installing the game is open Notepad and copy paste the order information w/date of purchase (from the confirmation email) and if necessary the last 5 digits of the credit card, then last item the serial number, save it as "BlahBlahGame (Order/Serial Info).txt". Save at least 2 copies or burn to CD/DVD and it is as good as having the hard copy.
 
 

Yep, burning a disk or using an external back-up device is a must.

A few weeks ago I had a major malfunction resulting in a re-format. Sparing you the sordid details; I blew the back-up drive right along with the system drive. Whilst going through the ropes of reinstalling (raid 0-b.s.)I was wondering what was I going to do now with a 160GB backup drive gone. Staying calm (I think) I checked another couple of PC's on the network and found one backup drive loaded with goodies, including my Matrix games. I was still missing a game serial number, but with Matrix's serial # retrieval system, that was no problem at all. I did notice that the game install download was not readily available from the "my games" section-I hate to think why that is.

I never thought that such a total loss of data would happen as I've been very careful about backing up. My losses amounted to about 150 bucks-it could have been much more if I had not moved a few folders (G B's worth) to another machine. I now have added game installation disks to an external library. An external hard drive is on my wish list for this summer.

i'm sorry but i don't know where to post this. i just have one question. is this game playable by hotseat? if anyone could answer that for me i'd be right appreciative. thanks.

Yes you can.

Ok Matrix, Ya broke me[&o], I buckled and bought this...gads I think this is like number five or six from you guys, three in the last month. Never owned a Civil War game so I am looking forward to it.[:D]
 
Is there like a buy six get one free or something.

playable by hotseat? that seals the deal, i'm buying it. now all i have to do is talk the wife out of the credit card.

ORIGINAL: jynx11

Ok Matrix, Ya broke me[&o], I buckled and bought this...gads I think this is like number five or six from you guys, three in the last month. Never owned a Civil War game so I am looking forward to it.[:D]

Is there like a buy six get one free or something.

I have you beat on that one. I have purchased seven of the games. I was fortunate to beta test two games which brings my total to nine Matrix games on my computer.

Cough.... 18, cough... (including the two for testing).

wow, I stopped counting... lets see, all the ssg titles.. and a ton of others .. something like 41?

ORIGINAL: Gray_Lensman


It's such a simple procedure to buy a download game, but I am always amazed when I read posts concerning the loss of serial numbers. Since the serial number is an integral part of the purchase, the first thing I do, even before installing the game is open Notepad and copy paste the order information w/date of purchase (from the confirmation email) and if necessary the last 5 digits of the credit card, then last item the serial number, save it as "BlahBlahGame (Order/Serial Info).txt". Save at least 2 copies or burn to CD/DVD and it is as good as having the hard copy.

Or you could register you games here under "Matrix Members Club". There is a place to add your serialnumbers and a link that will give you an e-mail with them all....

Couldn't be easier as a backup.

Link: Members

I lose or don't keep my order number and my cards change. I have about 4 games I can't play now because all I did is buy the download. I will in the future only buy both.

all you have to do is to send all that stuff to your gmail account - you can log in look in your serials folder and its all there forever can retrieve it anywhere anytime

5 digits of the credit card, then last item the serial number, save it as "BlahBlahGame (Order/Serial Info).txt". Save at least 2 copies or burn to CD/DVD

your CD/text file/HD/backup/hardcopy will be destroyed when Sherman burns his way through your town but google will outlive you - plus if you store your stuff online you already have your browser open ready to re-download or retrieve more info