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== ✅ Known Issues & Troubleshooting Tips ==
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Below are common issues and quick fixes for first-time setup and emulator-specific problems.
= 🧰 Known Issues & Troubleshooting Tips =


=== 🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Issue ===
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'''Problem:''' 
This page provides solutions to common setup and gameplay issues. If something isn’t working right, check the issues below before reinstalling or seeking help.
You receive a <code>ledwizm.ocx</code> error when launching Mamehooker.
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'''Solution:''' 
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Run <code>Mamehooker.exe</code> as '''Administrator''' once from:
 
<code>\Launchbox\Emulators\Mamehooker</code>
== 🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Error ==
After the first run, the system configures itself and you shouldn't need to run it as admin again.
 
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<b>❗ Problem:</b> You receive a <code>ledwizm.ocx</code> error when launching Mamehooker.
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<b>✅ Solution:</b> Run <code>Mamehooker.exe</code> as <b>Administrator</b> once from:<br>
<code>\Launchbox\Emulators\Mamehooker</code><br>
After the first run, it configures itself and you won’t need to run it as admin again.
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=== 🎨 BigBox Theme – First Launch ===
== 🎨 BigBox Theme – First Launch Glitch ==
'''Problem:''' 
Errors or broken themes may appear on the '''first launch''' of BigBox.


'''Solution:''' 
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This occurs because some theme files were initially in the wrong folders. BigBox will '''automatically correct''' the theme on the '''second launch''', so just restart BigBox.
<b>❗ Problem:</b> Theme errors or missing elements on BigBox's first run.
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<b>✅ Solution:</b> Some extra files may have been misplaced. BigBox will <b>self-correct</b> the theme on the <b>second launch</b>. Simply restart BigBox.
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=== 🎮 RPCS3 – Games Not Launching ===
== 🎮 RPCS3 – Games Won’t Start ==
'''Problem:''' 
Some PS3 games may not launch correctly from BigBox or LaunchBox.


'''Solution:''' 
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Manually open <code>rpcs3.exe</code> from each RPCS3 folder and launch the game '''once''' to initialize it. Do this if your games don’t start the first time.
<b>❗ Problem:</b> Some PS3 games fail to launch through BigBox/LaunchBox.
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'''Folders to check:'''
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* <code>Games\PC Games\Time Crisis 4 Two Players</code>
<b>✅ Solution:</b> Manually open <code>rpcs3.exe</code> and run each game once to initialize.
* <code>Emulators\RPCS3</code>
 
* <code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test</code>
<b>Check these folders:</b>
* <code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test\z Time Crisis 4</code>
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<li><code>Games\PC Games\Time Crisis 4 Two Players</code></li>
<li><code>Emulators\RPCS3</code></li>
<li><code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test</code></li>
<li><code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test\z Time Crisis 4</code></li>
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=== 🔁 Reapers Swapped Player 1 and Player 2 Issue ===
== 🔁 Reapers Swapped Player 1 & 2 Issue ==
'''Problem:''' 
Player 1 and Player 2 appear to be reversed when using Reaper guns.


'''Solution:'''
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<b>❗ Problem:</b> Player 1 and Player 2 guns are detected in reverse.
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# Check DIP switches on your guns. Ensure they match the correct configuration as shown in the image below.
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# Ensure your build is fully up to date.
<b>✅ Solution:</b> Follow these steps:
# Navigate to <code>\Tools\Misc</code> and open the '''UsbDeview''' folder. Inside, launch the program. Locate your Reapers, right-click and select '''Uninstall'''. 
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  Afterward, reboot your PC and plug in Player 1 gun first, then Player 2 gun.
<li>Check DIP switch settings on both guns. Match the correct layout shown below.</li>
  If you can’t find the Reapers, you may remove all USB devices (note: you might need to reinstall some drivers). 
<li>Ensure your build is <b>fully up to date</b>.</li>
  You may also need to reassign COM ports for your guns afterward.
<li>Navigate to <code>\Tools\Misc\Usbdeview</code> and run the program. Uninstall the Reapers from the list, <b>reboot</b>, then plug in Player 1 gun first, then Player 2.</li>
# Open '''Device Manager''' > '''Ports'''. Identify the Reapers hub by unplugging devices one by one. Once found, right-click the hub > '''Properties''' > '''Port Settings''' > '''Advanced'''. 
<li>If you can't find them, remove all USB devices. Reinstall drivers and <b>reconfigure COM ports</b> if needed.</li>
  Set the COM port number to '''256''', save, and restart your PC.
<li>Open <b>Device Manager</b> → <b>Ports</b> → Find the Reapers hub by unplugging devices.
  Once identified: 
  <code>Properties Port Settings Advanced Set COM port to 256</code>. Save and reboot.</li>
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'''Reference Image:'''
'''Reference Image:'''
[[File:Reapers_DIP_Switch_Settings.jpg|center|500px|thumb|Correct DIP switch configuration for Reapers guns.]]
[[File:Reapers_DIP_Switch_Settings.jpg|center|500px|thumb|Correct DIP switch configuration for Reapers guns.]]
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=== 🔄 Need More Help? ===
== Need More Help? ==
Visit the [[Setup Guide]] for installation steps or return to the [[Main Page]].
 
If your issue isn't listed, check the [[Setup Guide]] for first-time installation steps or return to the [[Main Page]].

Revision as of 00:07, 20 May 2025


🧰 Known Issues & Troubleshooting Tips

This page provides solutions to common setup and gameplay issues. If something isn’t working right, check the issues below before reinstalling or seeking help.


🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Error

❗ Problem: You receive a ledwizm.ocx error when launching Mamehooker.

✅ Solution: Run Mamehooker.exe as Administrator once from:
\Launchbox\Emulators\Mamehooker
After the first run, it configures itself and you won’t need to run it as admin again.


🎨 BigBox Theme – First Launch Glitch

❗ Problem: Theme errors or missing elements on BigBox's first run.

✅ Solution: Some extra files may have been misplaced. BigBox will self-correct the theme on the second launch. Simply restart BigBox.


🎮 RPCS3 – Games Won’t Start

❗ Problem: Some PS3 games fail to launch through BigBox/LaunchBox.

✅ Solution: Manually open rpcs3.exe and run each game once to initialize.

Check these folders:

  • Games\PC Games\Time Crisis 4 Two Players
  • Emulators\RPCS3
  • Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test
  • Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test\z Time Crisis 4

🔁 Reapers Swapped Player 1 & 2 Issue

❗ Problem: Player 1 and Player 2 guns are detected in reverse.

✅ Solution: Follow these steps:

  1. Check DIP switch settings on both guns. Match the correct layout shown below.
  2. Ensure your build is fully up to date.
  3. Navigate to \Tools\Misc\Usbdeview and run the program. Uninstall the Reapers from the list, reboot, then plug in Player 1 gun first, then Player 2.
  4. If you can't find them, remove all USB devices. Reinstall drivers and reconfigure COM ports if needed.
  5. Open Device ManagerPorts → Find the Reapers hub by unplugging devices. Once identified: Properties → Port Settings → Advanced → Set COM port to 256. Save and reboot.

Reference Image:

Correct DIP switch configuration for Reapers guns.

❓ Need More Help?

If your issue isn't listed, check the Setup Guide for first-time installation steps or return to the Main Page.