Valve Steam and Half Life 2 problems

[vincentmiser]

Hello there

I have recently bought Half Life 2 (yes, late, I know). Anyway, now that I finally have it, I realised that the shop I bought it from did NOT supply me with the CD key and NOW they are not accepting the game back as it is beyond the 24-hour return period. Alas, I am not able to get the game activated because Valve doesn't renew CD keys. I have corresponded with them already. Extensively.

Is there any way I can activate/bypass the steam file with a patch or something?

I am completely against piracy but this is now my only choice. Valve is not budging and they keep adding to their growing enemies list.

Thank you

VM