Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: H2 Dedicated Server Problem
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I am trying to set up HALO 2 to run as a service on Server 2003 or Server 2008. Everthing looks good until h2server attempts to login into LIVE. At that point I receive this error message "Maximum number of servers exceeded for this copy of Halo 2".

I am only trying to run one copy of the service at this point. I do not believe my cd-key is compromised.

If I run h2server as a batch file command everthing works correctly and it signs into LIVE and is available for play. Any suggestions ?

  • 09.06.2008 2:24 PM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

Halo 2 is messed up. I suggest you use the batch file and just keep an eye on your server.

  • 09.06.2008 4:25 PM PDT
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I was hoping to run multiple instances of H2 on the server as services. Heavy and regular weapons and also custom maps all in different games (service instances) on the same dedicated server. This is supposed to be possible as described here >>
Link: http://forums.haloonwindowsvista.com/forums/thread/1267.aspx

[Edited on 09.07.2008 6:12 AM PDT]

  • 09.06.2008 4:56 PM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

I heard somewhere you need to purchase a new disc for every instance you want to run... I'm not sure if it's true. Hope not. Sorry I can't help you further.

  • 09.07.2008 1:44 PM PDT
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Currently I am unable to run (one) service instance without the error :(

  • 09.08.2008 12:10 PM PDT