Offline update and sig.bin

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Just a little question. I haven't a connection at home, only at work. When I updated to 1.2 I got a sig.bin by e.mail. My q. is: can I use the same activation file after the installation of the next update or there's the need for another one?

Many tnxs for any reply.

Danilo
Rome - Italy
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
In theory, you need to activate the produce only once: the sig.bin file shoudln't be deleted by the next update.

BTW, the sig.bin file contains informations related to your computer. So you may need to get a new one if you upgrade your computer.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've a similar Q. I'm the same as danilo1956 in that I have no net access at home, only at work. I downloaded the 1.2 .exe, ran it. Now whenever I try to open GCII the programme tries to email Stardoc or connect to Stardock. So I can't play.

Needless to say this is disapointing.
The Political Machine 2024
Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Now whenever I try to open GCII the programme tries to email Stardoc or connect to Stardock. So I can't play.

Well, you should look at at post #1 in the following thread https://forums.galciv2.com/?forumid=274&aid=105705. It will explain how to get the sig.bin file allowing you to play.

Needless to say this is disapointing.

I guess there should be a clear warning that the update requires a one-time activation.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
In theory, you need to activate the produce only once: the sig.bin file shoudln't be deleted by the next update.

BTW, the sig.bin file contains informations related to your computer. So you may need to get a new one if you upgrade your computer.


So, if I correctly understood, when I'll take the 1.3 I'll be ready to play using my previously obtained sig.bin (correct me if i'm going wrong).
That's a very good news!! )

Many tnxs for the replies to all.

Danilo
Rome-Italy
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've a similar Q. I'm the same as danilo1956 in that I have no net access at home, only at work. I downloaded the 1.2 .exe, ran it. Now whenever I try to open GCII the programme tries to email Stardoc or connect to Stardock. So I can't play.


Well, this is my own experience.
When I tried to play without activation bin, I got a activation request and as I haven't web connection at home I was requested to fill a e.mail request with a valid e.mail address and the s/n of my galciv2 game, then obtained a alphanumeric string that I sent to stardok. In a couple of breaths I obtained a zipped file containing the sig.bin ... done.

Hope this can help you

Danilo
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
So, if I correctly understood, when I'll take the 1.3 I'll be ready to play using my previously obtained sig.bin (correct me if i'm going wrong).

That what I have understood too. Unless the upgrade to 1.3 delete the sig.bin file.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That what I have understood too. Unless the upgrade to 1.3 delete the sig.bin file.


I hope we have both understood well !

Many tnxs again.

Danilo
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
A stupid q: what represent and what mean the various icons at the end of the posts ?
Maybe some sort of medals?

Danilo