love me7711

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i have downloaded a video game...yet i am unable to play it...it keeps telling me i need a security key....i don't know what that is nor do i understand...
 

po1nted

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Did you purchase the game? If so contact the game publishers or your point of sale to get a key. Where did you get the game? Is it from a source like Steampowered? If so they can provide the key for you.

This board cannot help you get game keys for illegally downloaded games, if that is your situation.
 

a little black duck

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Unless the game is 'free to play', all games have a unique id number called a security key. The security key comes with the game, when you purchase it from legitimate sources, i.e. retail store, or download from someone like steam. Basically it means you should go and buy a legitimate copy of the game and not engage in piracey.