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Yes, you can share the GTA 5 PC DVD with friends.

Yes, you can share the GTA 5 PC DVD with friends.

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Hygie
Junior Member
4
02-24-2026, 12:20 PM
#1
I haven't purchased a physical DVD for a PC game in about three years. Given GTA 5's size of 65 GB and the fact that the physical version includes seven DVDs with unique artwork, I'm considering the physical format. A benefit would be sharing it with friends for joint heists, though I expect restrictions due to CD keys or licensing. Please let me know if this is permissible.
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Hygie
02-24-2026, 12:20 PM #1

I haven't purchased a physical DVD for a PC game in about three years. Given GTA 5's size of 65 GB and the fact that the physical version includes seven DVDs with unique artwork, I'm considering the physical format. A benefit would be sharing it with friends for joint heists, though I expect restrictions due to CD keys or licensing. Please let me know if this is permissible.

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_KaikyRPG_
Member
129
02-24-2026, 08:39 PM
#2
Only one device can access this function.
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_KaikyRPG_
02-24-2026, 08:39 PM #2

Only one device can access this function.

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Qemp
Member
137
02-25-2026, 05:01 AM
#3
Secure the activation key for use. It is valid for a single activation.
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Qemp
02-25-2026, 05:01 AM #3

Secure the activation key for use. It is valid for a single activation.

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Pandalaf
Junior Member
33
02-25-2026, 01:24 PM
#4
One account lets you distribute the CDs for installation. However, they must purchase an activation key to launch and play the game.
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Pandalaf
02-25-2026, 01:24 PM #4

One account lets you distribute the CDs for installation. However, they must purchase an activation key to launch and play the game.

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FmGG
Junior Member
22
02-25-2026, 09:51 PM
#5
A key can be used across several systems, but only one account is allowed. You cannot play online at the same time.
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FmGG
02-25-2026, 09:51 PM #5

A key can be used across several systems, but only one account is allowed. You cannot play online at the same time.

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brobear7
Posting Freak
892
02-26-2026, 06:19 AM
#6
You can use the disks to provide the data, though they should have downloaded the game separately. It might be better to install it yourself and then share a USB with the files if you have one that fits.
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brobear7
02-26-2026, 06:19 AM #6

You can use the disks to provide the data, though they should have downloaded the game separately. It might be better to install it yourself and then share a USB with the files if you have one that fits.

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PotatoBits
Junior Member
9
02-26-2026, 02:43 PM
#7
Files can be exchanged, but each must have its own license to be used.
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PotatoBits
02-26-2026, 02:43 PM #7

Files can be exchanged, but each must have its own license to be used.