@SemlerPDX:
Gonna clear the air on a few concepts so we can all get on the same page.
1. Falcon 4 is not related to BMS, and is basically used as a license check. This means that BMS and Falcon 4.0 install to separate locations in Windows, operate separately, and share no configs, folders, or user files. They are completely separate programs as far as Windows is concerned.
(*this is different that other games we may be familiar with “modding” where mod files change or reside in the base game folders/file structure. think of BMS as a standalone game alongside others on your computer)
2. BMS is looking for the installation location of Falcon 4.0, not the location of your desktop shortcut, or other folders that may be utilized by Falcon 4.0 such as configs in a Documents folder or AppData folder(s). Most every program you install on your computer will default to the C:\ or to the C:\Programs or C:\Programs (x86) folders. Look for a folder named Microprose in one of those locations. If you purchased this game through GOG.com, it may reside in a folder called GOG Games. If you purchased this game through Steam, it’s going to be in your Steam Library under (your Program Folder )\Steam\steamapps\common
As far as your sound device goes, head to Setup and see about setting your default audio settings, be sure Windows Volume Mixer has not muted BMS, etc. There are several steps to troubleshooting a sound issue, but in the end, if it will not resolve, uninstall/reinstall BMS and see if that does it. There have been cases of a simple reinstall fixing “x” error, and sometimes it’s faster than walking a new person through complex checks or other steps if the solution is not readily known. Best wishes and good luck!
Thank you for your response. The program is now running, but still no sound. When I have Falcon BMS open, my App Volume and Device Preferences show the Master Volume at 96, and under APP it shows System sounds, Steam Client Bootstrapper and Falcon BMS all at 100. I guess I’ll have to delete and reinstall BMS again.