Red Alert 2, like almost all other PC games, requires a serial to install. The serial key gets stored in the registry of the computer. The game frequently refers to this information to verify your identity and the validity of the install. It may become necessary to change this number if you get a different copy of the game or give an older one to a friend, for example. The process is quick and rather simple.
Click 'Start' and select the 'Run' button.
The way shown above to change the serial in the windows registry does work for the Origin Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection, it is just missing a step in the registry address.
Type 'Regedit' into the box that appears and press 'Enter' or click 'OK.'
Navigate to 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' under the 'Computer' heading.
Select 'Software' and scroll down the list until you find either 'Electronic Arts' or 'EA Games.'
Search for 'Command and Conquer Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge.' Click the left arrow and scroll down to 'ERGC.'
Look in the right hand portion of the screen for the CD-KEY.
Double-click on the CD-KEY and enter your new key in the box labeled 'Value Data.' Your key is now changed in the system and you are able to play.
Warnings
Back up the registry before you make any modifications. This ensures that any damages can be repaired, especially if the game doesn't work. Go to 'File' and click 'Export.' Save the backup copy to a location you can easily identify.
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This release was created for you, eager to use Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 full and with without limitations. Our intentions are not to harm Command software company but to give the possibility to those who can not pay for any piece of software out there. This should be your intention too, as a user, to fully evaluate Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 without restrictions and then decide.
If you are keeping the software and want to use it longer than its trial time, we strongly encourage you purchasing the license key from Command official website. Our releases are to prove that we can! Nothing can stop us, we keep fighting for freedom despite all the difficulties we face each day.
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