CD key in use error - but only on one server?

[Xanothis 0]

Hey everyone,

I tried to log into a server tonight with some friends but was met with the "cd key in use" error. Whats strange is that I was on the server earlier tonight, then switched to another server (we were looking for vehicle parts). I then tried to switch back to the original server and was met with the "cd key in use" error. I tried logging into other servers (tried 4-5 different servers) and was able to load in fine, but I'm still getting the error on that one server. I know there are a few threads on this topic, but I couldn't see anything about this behavior specifically.

Has anyone had this happen to them? any suggestions? I'm thinking maybe i was banned on that server on accident? I'm at a loss here.

Thanks.

[Typhoon85 0]

think it might be you pissed someone of. happend to me to

[blunt_zephyr 51]

Banned = banned, kicked = kicked and an error is an error. CD Key in use means someone, somewhere was activly playing your copy of Arma 2. I suggest, if you truly 'own' the game to report this to Battleye before the person does something stupid and get the key banned.

May be something simple like a friend/family having your Steam account/password and playing while you try and get Battleye to verify the key? (I say because I play Steam's version of Arma II but do not play through Steam/not logged in while playing)

[rekrul 91]

It might be a, sorry about the pun, zombie connection. Meaning the server still thinks you're logged in. Once the server reboots or restarts, you should be good. This is a wild guess on my part though.