Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Hey guys. I recently tried to get back into dayz to find that my cd key has been stolen, or something of the sort. I do believe the reason is because a while ago I downloaded something, I think an fps booster, and it stole it. At least thats what I think. I have tried a couple solutions and none of them are working, so I think i'll buy a new copy. However, I don't know if the program is still on my computer and I can't afford too lose it again. I'm not sure what I should do, or if just uninstalling Arma 2 OA is enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rekli 995 Posted August 1, 2013 Hey guys. I recently tried to get back into dayz to find that my cd key has been stolen, or something of the sort. I do believe the reason is because a while ago I downloaded something, I think an fps booster, and it stole it. At least thats what I think. I have tried a couple solutions and none of them are working, so I think i'll buy a new copy. However, I don't know if the program is still on my computer and I can't afford too lose it again. I'm not sure what I should do, or if just uninstalling Arma 2 OA is enough?Call me weird....but I'd copy all my important shit that I NEED (eg.work/school related things) and do a system restore just incase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IkaikaKekai 1957 Posted August 1, 2013 Do a full virus/malware scan to start off with. If you remember what the 'fps booster' was called, try looking for that to delete it. Although to be honest probably your best bet is to restore your PC to before the booster was installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 1, 2013 See I have no idea when I installed it >.> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statik (DayZ) 2695 Posted August 1, 2013 Do a virus/malware scan, then go into your control panel and uninstall any programs you are unsure about. If you're still not 100% confident, backup any important things (pictures, music, etc) and reinstall your OS, successfully removing the key stealer. If all else fails, delete your system 32. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Would you guys consider it safe if I made a new steam account, deleted arma 2 and arma 2 oa, and purchased it on the new steam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Or is that not enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IkaikaKekai 1957 Posted August 2, 2013 No, the Key stealer is IN your computer. You have to get rid of the keystealer or the next key's just gonna get stolen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 If I buy the new game is there any way I could check the key when I buy the game, so I could recover it if it gets stolen or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IkaikaKekai 1957 Posted August 2, 2013 There's no real way to 'recover' a CD key once it's been stolen. You still have the CD key, just now you and some scripter has the key, and he's probably selling it to someone else who will get that key banned. Backup important files, wipe your computer, re install your programs, and don't install shady stuff.If you don't get rid of the key stealer you'll just be losing another key within a few days. And honestly you'd want to get rid of that thing anyway, no telling what else is attached to it. Fucker probably could have all your credit card info already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 I am running a virus scan currently, and I found some shady files deleted all of them. I also looked through my list of programs, nothing shady there. And I fully removed arma 2 and arma 2 oa. I can buy a new copy on a new account right now, and the only thing related to dayz on my computer still is dayz commander. Should I buy a new copy, or is that not enough? I'm not really sure how to wipe my computer completely.. I might do that, will it make my computer run any faster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 The scan came up with nothing from what I can see, though some files were password protected. They didn't seem shady at all, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 I really want to play it again, any way you guys could help? T.T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Nevermind, bought it again and redownloaded. and same thing again. Spent 55 bucks so far, not going to try again. Thanks, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fully 51 Posted August 2, 2013 The scan came up with nothing from what I can see, though some files were password protected. They didn't seem shady at all, though.You should have no passwored files on your system unless you put them there!I would of formatted the harddrive to be safe =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf5764 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Well I actually ended up following some guide on youtube and got it back. However now i'm having an issue with no items spawning around me : U It is quite annoying xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
