BS2: Activation issue

[cfarsr]

I've looked through here and found numerous similar problems but no clear cut path to follow to fix my issue.

 

Background:

- I purchased BS1 a couple years ago and used it on a different computer

- New computer; Upgraded to DCS World earlier this year and have used A10C exclusively thus far

- I run A10C and get a "The system requires the correct Serial Number...." and the header on the error box above is Black Shark 2. (I click exit twice every time I enter A10C and the plane works fine)

- I don't believe BS1 is installed on this computer.

- I purchased BS2 this evening and when I put in the activation code I still immediately get the above mentioned error code

 

I've also seen mention that I can download something to do who knows what.

 

Do I install the old two BS1 files (standalone), install and try again? Do I delete BS2 somehow then try the BS1, then reinstall BS2?

 

What should I do?

 

Thanks,

Chris

Edited December 31, 2013 by cfarsr

[cfarsr]

Also, when I installed BS2 last night it asked if I want to install BS2 full International or Russian, full or upgrade. I believe I selected the International full (the only option it would allow me without a warning message).

Edited December 31, 2013 by cfarsr

[EtherealN]

If you purchased an Upgrade license, this is the problem: if you select International Full, it will want a license key for that, which you would then not have. Uninstall through the module manager (click the trashcan icon for Black Shark 2), and then reinstall using Upgrade. You can find an installer here as well: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/modules/dcs_black_shark_2_upgrade/

[cfarsr]

I ended up going ticket route and got help.

 

Ends up I needed to first install and activate BS1 then install and activate BS2 Upgrade.

 

ManyThanks

[EtherealN]

Ah, that was you? I think it was me that handled your ticket too. :P

 

Happy to help. :)

[cfarsr]

Many thanks. Easy for you, means a lot to me.

[Crazyowl]

I think I have the same problem. I install everything DCS worls etc. When I. Install BS1 that I. Have the cd I forgot to register and whent and install BS2 upgrade eng. Now when it ask me for the serial number I have and error. I have a few serial activation left. So..... How can I unistall BS2 so I can put the activation code for BS1 without erasing world?

 

I want to delete BS2 cause when I start BS1 and put the activation that accepted then the game crash, I'm assuming that is cause of BS2.

 

Any help, thanks in advance.

 

CO

[cfarsr]

Instructions that worked for me was to:

 

- Open DCS World as you were going to fly something

- Go to Module Manager and delete BS2

- Back out to install BS1 or if already installed, go into a mission which will ask for a BS1 activation. Activate it, fly for a minute and quit

- Go into the BS2 install file for DCS World and it will ask you to install either the full BS2 or an upgrade. Select upgrade and let it install

- Start up DCS World, select a BS2 mission and place the BS2 activation code in when prompted to do so

[Crazyowl]

Instructions that worked for me was to:

 

- Open DCS World as you were going to fly something

- Go to Module Manager and delete BS2

- Back out to install BS1 or if already installed, go into a mission which will ask for a BS1 activation. Activate it, fly for a minute and quit

- Go into the BS2 install file for DCS World and it will ask you to install either the full BS2 or an upgrade. Select upgrade and let it install

- Start up DCS World, select a BS2 mission and place the BS2 activation code in when prompted to do so

 

Will try now and let you know. Thanks

[Crazyowl]

It work!!! Thanks a bunch Man <S>:thumbup: