wife accidently remove my guild wars client and account off the computer! - Guild Wars Forums

SNIEVES · Apr 11, 2008, 11:37 AM // 11:37

My wife was doing jo realeted work on my computer as we share the same computer, she was installing some software, as she was she deleted the whole guild wars program from the computer, adn now there is no gw on the computer, i stiill have the software in the box, with acees keys, and login name and password, can i reinstall it, back to normal? help!!!!!

$v3n · Apr 11, 2008, 11:41 AM // 11:41

Yep, you can.

Squishy ftw · Apr 11, 2008, 11:41 AM // 11:41

Yes you can

Your gw client got removed, but not your account(which is stored on gw servers)

Rushin Roulette · Apr 11, 2008, 11:44 AM // 11:44

You cna install the whole game and you will haev all items characters and weapons as you left them last time, as this is all stored on Anets computers.

What you will not have though im afraid is your friendslist and your templates for items or Skills

Mr Greenjeans · Apr 11, 2008, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Yes just reinstall.. no need to re-enter keys.. about the only thing you really lose are any saved build templates.. You just have a bunch of downloading to look forward to....

Enko · Apr 11, 2008, 11:50 AM // 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rushin Roulette

You cna install the whole game and you will haev all items characters and weapons as you left them last time, as this is all stored on Anets computers.

What you will not have though im afraid is your friendslist and your templates for items or Skills

friends list is stored on your account on the server also. the only thing you'll be missing is templates and screenshots.

Zebideedee · Apr 11, 2008, 11:59 AM // 11:59

Yep when I bought a new comp to play UT3, all I did was reinstall GW, the game is still installed on old comp too, I think it's all about your keys.

Ps. Just for the record, GW gets much more playtime than UT3

escoffier · Apr 11, 2008, 12:00 PM // 12:00

was this one of those "accidents" like in A Christmas Story where the leg lamp got broke?

SNIEVES · Apr 11, 2008, 12:04 PM // 12:04

What if i bought a second account and installed on the computer, can i just add the original key's to the new account under create a new account box?

xPIMPx · Apr 11, 2008, 12:11 PM // 12:11

Why would you want to buy a new acount ?

Patrick Smit · Apr 11, 2008, 12:17 PM // 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by escoffier

was this one of those "accidents" like in A Christmas Story where the leg lamp got broke?

most logical explanation, that this was not so accidentally. But ok, check whether folder guildwars is still there, and then u should be able to recover everything if it was properly uninstalled, as it should leave folder, screenshots and the like. Otherwise you will just miss screenies and templates.

SNIEVES · Apr 11, 2008, 12:20 PM // 12:20

in the proceess of getting a a wirelssl router to set up laptop, my son went and installed the 2nd set of copies my original computer cause he was i guess excited to play, question i believe i can just add the the original keys on to the client under the create new account??

Raku Clayman · Apr 11, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21

If you purchased a second account, you would have just that, a second account. If you go to the GW web site, you can download a new client, no need to buy it. That's all you're getting on the disc anyway (and a new key).

Raku Clayman · Apr 11, 2008, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNIEVES

in the proceess of getting a a wirelssl router to set up laptop, my son went and installed the 2nd set of copies my original computer cause he was i guess excited to play, question i believe i can just add the the original keys on to the client under the create new account??

You are missing the point, all you need to do is type in your old name and password, once you install the client, and you are in. No need to create a new account.

Emperial Navarator · Apr 11, 2008, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Just install and log in!! No need to acount keys.. the keys can only be used once!! I u want to add another campaign u can add the keys to the existing acount. Even if you got to campaigns it is enough to only install 1 since the entire game will be updated automaticly "login screen" or as you enter new areas on the new computer.

SNIEVES · Apr 11, 2008, 12:32 PM // 12:32

so basically, your saying the client will find my original account on the gw server buy just typing my originial login name and password form the original account, right?

take_me · Apr 11, 2008, 12:34 PM // 12:34

yes..............

Squishy ftw · Apr 11, 2008, 12:34 PM // 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNIEVES

so basically, your saying the client will find my original account on the gw server buy just typing my originial login name and password form the original account, right?

That's how it works yes.

isamu kurosawa · Apr 11, 2008, 12:42 PM // 12:42

When you buy the game you pay for the account not the client (game software).

You can use either your disks or the downloadable client to install the game on any number of machines you like at no extra cost.

This allows you to visit a friends house for example and play gw on their machine.

As long as you have an accont, no matter what happens to your pc you do not need to buy another copy of the game.

also, if installing from the CD's you only need to use one of them to install all campaigns. the result of installing each CD is the same as installing uaing the downlaodable client. Installing from more than one of the CD's is a waste of time.

To prevent this sort of thing happening in the first place you should realy have seperate accounts for everyone who uses the machine. (preferably non administrator accounts for security).

N1ghtstalker · Apr 11, 2008, 12:47 PM // 12:47

it's like a steamaccount
you can log in and play your game(s)
just reinstall gw and log in with your account details
that's it

Apr 11, 2008, 11:37 AM // 11:37	#1
SNIEVES Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dumfries, Virginia, USA Guild: Happy guild moor Profession: R/	wife accidently remove my guild wars client and account off the computer! My wife was doing jo realeted work on my computer as we share the same computer, she was installing some software, as she was she deleted the whole guild wars program from the computer, adn now there is no gw on the computer, i stiill have the software in the box, with acees keys, and login name and password, can i reinstall it, back to normal? help!!!!!

Apr 11, 2008, 12:04 PM // 12:04	#9
SNIEVES Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dumfries, Virginia, USA Guild: Happy guild moor Profession: R/	gw What if i bought a second account and installed on the computer, can i just add the original key's to the new account under create a new account box?

Apr 11, 2008, 12:20 PM // 12:20	#12
SNIEVES Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dumfries, Virginia, USA Guild: Happy guild moor Profession: R/	gw in the proceess of getting a a wirelssl router to set up laptop, my son went and installed the 2nd set of copies my original computer cause he was i guess excited to play, question i believe i can just add the the original keys on to the client under the create new account??

Apr 11, 2008, 12:32 PM // 12:32	#16
SNIEVES Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dumfries, Virginia, USA Guild: Happy guild moor Profession: R/	gw, so basically, your saying the client will find my original account on the gw server buy just typing my originial login name and password form the original account, right?

Apr 11, 2008, 11:41 AM // 11:41	#2
$v3n Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	Yep, you can.

Apr 11, 2008, 11:41 AM // 11:41	#3
Squishy ftw Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Your backline Profession: W/	Yes you can Your gw client got removed, but not your account(which is stored on gw servers)

Apr 11, 2008, 11:44 AM // 11:44	#4
Rushin Roulette Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Right here Guild: Ende	You cna install the whole game and you will haev all items characters and weapons as you left them last time, as this is all stored on Anets computers. What you will not have though im afraid is your friendslist and your templates for items or Skills

Apr 11, 2008, 11:45 AM // 11:45	#5
Mr Greenjeans Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Allied Brotherhood Clan Profession: W/Mo	Yes just reinstall.. no need to re-enter keys.. about the only thing you really lose are any saved build templates.. You just have a bunch of downloading to look forward to....

Apr 11, 2008, 11:59 AM // 11:59	#7
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	Yep when I bought a new comp to play UT3, all I did was reinstall GW, the game is still installed on old comp too, I think it's all about your keys. Ps. Just for the record, GW gets much more playtime than UT3

Apr 11, 2008, 12:00 PM // 12:00	#8
escoffier Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: known-destination:unknown Guild: bawls deep [pron] Profession: Rt/W	was this one of those "accidents" like in A Christmas Story where the leg lamp got broke?

Apr 11, 2008, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#10
xPIMPx Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uk Guild: Hmmm Defrosted Cat [Poo] Profession: W/A	Why would you want to buy a new acount ?

Apr 11, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21	#13
Raku Clayman Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marquette MI Guild: Elite Lan Gamer Profession: E/Me	If you purchased a second account, you would have just that, a second account. If you go to the GW web site, you can download a new client, no need to buy it. That's all you're getting on the disc anyway (and a new key).

Apr 11, 2008, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#15
Emperial Navarator Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: W/	Just install and log in!! No need to acount keys.. the keys can only be used once!! I u want to add another campaign u can add the keys to the existing acount. Even if you got to campaigns it is enough to only install 1 since the entire game will be updated automaticly "login screen" or as you enter new areas on the new computer.

Apr 11, 2008, 12:34 PM // 12:34	#17
take_me Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe Guild: Country Roads [HOME]	yes..............

Apr 11, 2008, 12:42 PM // 12:42	#19
isamu kurosawa Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: United Kingdom Profession: Me/	When you buy the game you pay for the account not the client (game software). You can use either your disks or the downloadable client to install the game on any number of machines you like at no extra cost. This allows you to visit a friends house for example and play gw on their machine. As long as you have an accont, no matter what happens to your pc you do not need to buy another copy of the game. also, if installing from the CD's you only need to use one of them to install all campaigns. the result of installing each CD is the same as installing uaing the downlaodable client. Installing from more than one of the CD's is a waste of time. To prevent this sort of thing happening in the first place you should realy have seperate accounts for everyone who uses the machine. (preferably non administrator accounts for security).

Apr 11, 2008, 12:47 PM // 12:47	#20
N1ghtstalker Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: E/	it's like a steamaccount you can log in and play your game(s) just reinstall gw and log in with your account details that's it