how do u get online?

i sign in and all and it says u have an invalid cd key any one know how to fix this sorry if stupid question but im new

Yeah I have this problem too and as far as i can see my CD key is fine. :help:

aha. Found this on another forum

What you have to do is re-enter your CD key in capitals

yhe i had same problem

But where shall I type in my CD-key in capitals!?

this should help, from the totalwar.com forums:

http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic...olve-them.html

Try opening up registry, hk_localmachine -> software -> SEGA, retype it in Capitals.

Type your CD Key 'EXACTLY' as it is shown on your Manual or CD or DVD case. :book: just remember '0's are Zero's and not letters.

Edited=*Double post* No *delete* option.

If editing the CD key still doesn't work, you can open up ports on your firewall. Im sorry I do not have the links but a quick google can yield a few :beam:. If that still does not work, you might have a router you must open ports on that as well. If that still doesn't work some anti-virus software is the culprit. If that STILL doesn't work then you are seriously unlucky.

I have the same problem
i did all that and STILL it says nvaild cd key

it must have been pirated

You must have the original game to play online?