Fix __top__ | Serial Number Nfs Shift 2 Unleashed

Download and install the game through the EA App instead of Steam. Shift 2 - "Activation limit for serial number exceeded".

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Need For Speed Shift 2 Find and run activation.exe as an Administrator. "De-authorize this license" (or "Deauthorize this machine").

Ensure you are installing the "Limited Edition" if that is what you own.

This article explains why this error happens, what not to do, and the legitimate (and legally complicated) methods to get your game running.

If your game is asking for a serial number and rejecting yours, or if you've lost it, here are the legitimate paths to fixing the issue: 1. The EA App Migration If you own a physical disc but the key isn't working, Contact EA Support

If you receive an "Activation limit exceeded" message, it means you have used up your five allowed machine activations.