Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter Multiplayer Id Key Fixed Top -
If deleting localdata.sav fails, the key is stuck in your Windows Registry.
Warning: Backup your registry before doing this.
CDKey or ProductKey.This guide covers how multiplayer player IDs (in-game identifiers), server/scoreboard “top” list issues, and common fixes for Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (GRAW) multiplayer on PC and consoles. ghost recon advanced warfighter multiplayer id key fixed top
This is the solution that ranks highest. You need to bypass the registry entirely and force the game to use a unique, custom ID.
Step 1: Find your settings file.
Navigate to: My Documents\My Games\Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter\Settings\
Look for Profiles.xml or settings.cfg. If deleting localdata
Step 2: Create a unique ID key.
You cannot just use "12345." You need a 20-character hexadecimal string. Go to an online UUID generator (or use PowerShell) to create a random string.
Example: A3F9-2D4C-56E8-90A1-B7C3
Step 3: Edit the file.
Open Profiles.xml with Notepad. Look for the following tags: Look for a string value called CDKey or ProductKey
<CDKeyHash></CDKeyHash>
<PlayerID></PlayerID>
Replace the content inside these tags with your unique string.
Step 4: Make the file Read-Only.
Right-click Profiles.xml > Properties > Check "Read-only". This prevents the game from overwriting your custom key with the default shared key.
Result: You are now a unique snowflake. The GRAW master server will see a fresh ID and grant you access.
Sometimes, the native server browser is broken forever. GameRanger is a 3rd-party client that emulates LAN play over the internet, bypassing the CD key check entirely.