Cannot run Falcon BMS 4.33 after OS reinstall
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Hello everyone!
Recently, I had to reinstall Windows 10, after the OS updater decided that it would brick my PC during the update process.
Because of this, I had to either restore or reinstall all of my files via moving them from windows.old to my current pc. I had noticed though, that my Falcon BMS 4.33 U1 folder was left untouched (as the directory for the game isn’t in any of my program files folders, it is in the root C:/ drive itself) making me believe that it would be ready to play whenever.
After a couple of days, and severe boredom from my other games, I decided I would pay Falcon 4.33 a visit again, and booted it up.
I was able to launch the Hub, but when I attempt to actually launch the game, I get the error: “could not open registry key ‘hklm\software\benchmark sims\Falcon BMS 4.33 U1’, error code 2”I tried to look for solutions on the forum, but I couldn’t find any that addressed the exact error code I received, or any that solved the problem. I ran the cleaner files provided on the forum, and I didn’t make any attempt to uninstall the game.
I checked my registry, and to my surprise, I was missing the Benchmark Sims folder in my HKLM/Software directory, which makes me believe that the registry key wasn’t carried over upon reinstalling windows.
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated!
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LOL… you copy-pasted twice…
I wonder if the U1 folder you mentioned is the GAME folder or the INSTALLERS folder… as it is looking for a reg key, I’m guessing it’s the game folder. Just download the installers again and install BMS… and don’t forget to install Falcon 4.0 as well.
Good luck!
ps. keep that folder for backup purposes for your pilot log file, .key file, and so on…
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Thanks for catching that
I would attempt to reinstall the game, but the only problem is that the setup file doesn’t even recognize that my game is installed on my pc.
I don’t want to uninstall the game by deleting all the files, but I can’t uninstall it through setup either.
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If it doesn’t recognize it then just re-install. The registry entry may still be there? Broken possibly?
C9
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As C9 stated you need to reinstall. As there is no registry entry as its a new registry.
I would delete the old install folder first, but keep a copy of your logbook that’s in the user/config folder.
And yes its a good idea to keep it out of windows program folders. Even better in a partition of its own.
My 2 penny’s ……if I had any more I’d give it to you, but C9 stole them
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My 2 penny’s ……if I had any more I’d give it to you, but C9 stole them
NEED MORE BEERS!!!
Also, I didn’t read his first post, just his latest, SO, I shot in the dark!!! BAH!! :shock:
C9
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@Cloud:
NEED MORE BEERS!!!
Also, I didn’t read his first post, just his latest, SO, I shot in the dark!!! BAH!! :shock:
C9
Don’t worry it was close.
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Okay, so I sucked it up and decided to reinstall Falcon by deleting the entire folder.
However, I’m having another issue with the Hub.exe file, which for some reason, will not delete, as it says that I do not have permission to delete the file.
Because of this, I can’t even launch the game.
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What is this Hub.exe file? Where’d it come from?
C9
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He means Falcon launcher.
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@Cloud:
What is this Hub.exe file? Where’d it come from?
C9
Compilar, in the west, a small part of Silicone Valley & then north just past Sandy Hollow.
Protech you might try taking ownership of the file in its properties.