Invalid Hardware Code Error

[Airway]

Hello.

 

Had BS2 and A10C previously installed (v.1.1.1. ENG) as full versions.

 

Installed DCS: World 1.2.0, then the modules for BS2 and A10C in 1.2.0.

 

Now when I start DCS: World and want to launch a mission in A10C or BS2 it ends up in a window asking for my Serial Number for Black Shark 2.

 

I enter exactly the same serial that is written in my online account on http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com but the window keeps telling me:

 

"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."

 

 

So what to do now? :cry:

[Buzpilot]

If you upgraded something before DCS:World, maybe you need to deactivate first, and then activate. Not sure this will help.

[Airway]

That would have been against the clear advise

 

"Note: Do NOT deactivate your products!

Delete \Saved Games\DCS files

Install DCS World 1.2.0

Install each new DCS module (1.2.0 or latest Beta version)

Note: A new activation will not be required unless this is the first time you have installed the product."

[Airway]

My fault.

 

Simply solved by using the correct Patch version

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=13&end_pos=136&lang=en

 

Everything fine now

[fbass]

YIKES - Nothing works

 

I uninstalled all of my DCS aircraft (A-10, KA-50, and P-51). I installed DCS World and then re-installed each aircraft using the proper (I think) download files.

 

A-10C_1.2.0.63205

KA-50_1.2.0.63205

P-51D_1.2.0.63205

DCS_World_en_1.2.0.63205

DCS_World_en_1.2.0.63205-1

DCS_World_en_1.2.0.63205-2

DCS_World_en_1.2.0.63205-3

 

Now none of the serial numbers I have will allow access to the individual aircraft. I get this same error - Invalid Hardware Code. Also, when I try to fly one aircraft the window banner title for the error says that "this aircraft must be activate." Only it says "Black Shark 2" even though I didn't select that aircraft.

 

Can someone help?

 

Frank

[Mogs]

This game is soooo complicated to run. It should never be this difficult. They should have clear instructions of what to do. And they don't.