serial numbers is essential for maintaining access to the game, especially since the original release uses older digital rights management (DRM) that can conflict with modern hardware. Locating Your Serial Number
Searching for the serial number tied to this specific version implies that the user either has an original disc install or an ISO backup from 2010–2011.
Before we discuss the serial number, we must understand the version. Between 2010 and 2012, Hot Pursuit received several updates (1.0.1.0, 1.0.2.0, 1.0.3.0, and 1.0.4.0) that added DLC support, (a huge deal), bug fixes, and optimizations for newer GPUs.