Black Shark 2 Activation Issue

[Sceptre]

Hi all,

 

I just reinstalled DCS World 1.2.7 fresh with all my modules (which is everything except Combined arms and Mi-8 Hip).

However, when I go to activate my Black Shark 2 copy in the loading screen, (I have the BS1 Upgrade Version bought a long time ago) It says "you must enter the correct serial number" or something along those lines even though I copied the serial number found on the DCS purchase page. I haven't had a problem activating any of my other modules, either. I even tried downloading Black Shark 2 version 1.2.7 straight off the DCS page.

 

Is this something to do with the fact that I'm using the upgrade version? I did make sure I downloaded the upgrade version and installed it into DCS World. (I do still own the disc copy of BS1 but it didn't prompt me to enter the Black Shark 1 folder or anything)

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

 

EDIT: Just found now that when I try reinstalling Black Shark 2 Upgrade Version, it says I must have Black Shark 1 installed even though I do. :/

Edited April 26, 2014 by Sceptre

[Sceptre]

OK I fixed this issue, for those of you who have this problem also, all you need to do is make sure you have Black Shark 1 installed in the correct path and it must be activated. Just run a mission to activate it. When you install BS2 into DCS World, make sure that you have selected the "Black Shark 2 Upgrade International Key" or the Russian one, and then use your serial number when asked for it.

 

Enjoy :)

[flask]

OK I fixed this issue, for those of you who have this problem also, all you need to do is make sure you have Black Shark 1 installed in the correct path and it must be activated. Just run a mission to activate it. When you install BS2 into DCS World, make sure that you have selected the "Black Shark 2 Upgrade International Key" or the Russian one, and then use your serial number when asked for it.

 

Enjoy :)

 

Hi I am having the same problem, can I ask you to expand on the " Make sure BS1 is installed in the correct path, do I install it into the DC world folder or do you mean just make sure it installs to the C drive, I am confused by the " correct Path" statement" .( I am not so computer savy :cry:)

Many Thanks

[falcon_120]

Hello, I have recently upgraded my cpu and motherboard, so I have had to installed DCS World and the modules again. Every module has activated without any problem except for the Blackshark 2 upgrade that says this message:

 

"Activation denied by server. Invalid Hardware Code. Make sure the Serial Number used is valid for the product you are trying to activate, generate a new Hardware Code and try again. "

 

I have Blackshark 1 installed and activated but in a different Hard drive(in case this matters)

What do I have to do?

[falcon_120]

Problem solved, just remove the blackhshark 2 and reinstall choosing DCS blackshark 1 to 2 upgrade international key.

I have one activation left less but it's ok.