Steam Left 4 dead 2 cdkey not working.

[Leobalt Rainiver]

I have purchased Left 4 dead 2 at a retailer long ago, and im just adding it in to my steam account now. when i try the cd key it says it already has been taken. The package was not opened before i have purchased it, and neither i or anyone else has used the cd key before. What can i do to get it installed or working?

[WhereIsBusmin]

Originally posted by LordDamager:

I have purchased Left 4 dead 2 at a retailer long ago, and im just adding it in to my steam account now. when i try the cd key it says it already has been taken. The package was not opened before i have purchased it, and neither i or anyone else has used the cd key before. What can i do to get it installed or working?

I'm not sure why it would say the code is taken, but if it says it's been taken, there isn't a lot you can do. The fact that you purchased it "long ago" will make things even more difficult in terms of talking to the retailer.

[Leobalt Rainiver]

Guess in the long term im just screwed then eh?

[Matt]

Yes

[Leobalt Rainiver]

Eh well. thanks for the replies then.

[Matt]

In the future, it would be advisable to register your games as soon as you get them and take care of any problems immediately.

[Leobalt Rainiver]

Yea. I learned my lesson. oh well, stuff happens.