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Even after installing GFWL, you might encounter a login prompt. If you remember your old Xbox Live credentials, you can log in. If you don't want to log in, BioShock 2 usually allows you to create an "Offline Profile." When the game launches and asks you to sign in, look for the option to "Create a New Profile," and then scroll down to find the small, often hidden link that says "Create an Offline Profile." This bypasses the server connection but keeps the game running.

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