1. Get any updated version of the game that hasn't removed GFWL feature from it, R.G Mechanic for example works(Gears Of War).(install it, download GFWL client here: Go.microsoft.com)
2. Download the reg file here and run it: Mega.nz
3. Launch the game and sign in to your microsoft account( if you haven't created one head over to microsoft's website and create one.) and when prompted to put a product key, put one of these keys(or any other validly formatted key):
VB8DC-VYVGG-F8K78-7TJRF-7CVCT
Q97YF-4TKGJ-Q9FK9-63X7R-2D2R8
FMRY2-WHJTX-K3VK8-2DX9W-J2276
CGTPR-Q3GWX-P699R-6JF3M-784RY
[Note: First sign in may take a few minutes, and you may be prompted for a GFWL update when putting a product key, click yes when prompted]
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(2021) Attempt 1 to explain step 4:
(Update regarding step 4: When playing online multiplayer: [Whenever you want to play the game you have to do these steps: )
1. Run the default reg edit(the one to bypass GFWL) first (before launching the game)
2. Sign in to the game(the game won't let you sign in otherwise),
3. close the game
4. Then just run the Unique one (that you found for yourself by testing and error, try switching up a few of the digits in the PCID hex values(see images below) until you manage to sign in with it, you will have to run the default reg edit upon every failed sign in and repeat when testing ),
5. Launch the game and sign in to the game, it should let you sign in and you're good.
So you're supposed to have the bypass(default reg edit file), and a unique one(reg edit) which has the same content as the default except the PCID values in the file ] )
Attempt 2 to explain step 4:
4. Close the game and create a duplicate of step 2 or just copy and paste it's content into the new one by clicking edit in the context menu and change the PCID (hex) number values a little bit, save. Then run it.
So you'll end up with two files, the one from Step 2, and a new one with edited PC ID (hex) values.
[Step 4 is required for versus to work since otherwise the game considers PC's with the same ID, the same computer, not allowing you to join them or even see their lobbies in the lobby finder. Changing the ID will allow you to find other players in versus online, you can still play story and get achievements without doing it.]
[Useful note about this step : it's all about testing, I haven't looked into some kind of pattern that tends to work in finding a suitable PCID value but try small changes and repeat the steps until you have one that works.]
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5. Launch game and sign in, but do not tick sign in automatically. You should be able to sign in perfectly as well as see your new PCID by pressing home, then navigating to settings,network information.
6. Every now and then(after loads of restarts of game) it may say something along these lines: "The Product Key has exceeded use.... blah blah" , if this happens, simply just close the game then run the reg file found in step 2, launch game sign in(it wont ask for key). Close game then run the edited reg file with edited PC ID and it should allow you to sign in.
If you need help/ want to test join the Gears PC Community Discord here:
or just DM me on my discord user ID: Clutch#4015 . May as well put comment below the article if you don't understand something and need help/assistance.
I strongly recommend removing the intro scenes found in the movies folder of the game to make restarts faster
remove these files in the movies folder found in gearsofwar/wargame/movies
EpicLogo.bik
ESRB.bik
ESRB_chi.bik
ESRB_kor.bik
MGSLogo.bik
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Sorry for a late response, I’m not very active at the moment. But if I’m ever on I’ll send you a message .
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Works perfectly with Fallout 3, just only do steps 1-3 because multiplayer isn't a thing to fix there.
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how do i get this working? i've tried this with battle vs. chess, tinker and afl live and it just seems to throw a "this product key isn't valid" message when i use the default.reg file and when i use the custom one it throws a "you've used this product key too many times" error.
I don't advise to use this method as it can result in PCID conflicts with others and will randomly kick you during online matches. Also can cause other issues in your operating system which are not listed here. This method can have impact on other games as well as on MS Store.
Does this reg file works in Batman Arkham City?
Thanks to your guide i published on Steam guides and your discord community the programm to make this whole process automatic. You're mentioned ofc =)