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== ✅ Known Issues & Troubleshooting Tips ==


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


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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.
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=== 🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Issue ===
'''Problem:''' 
You receive a <code>ledwizm.ocx</code> error when launching Mamehooker.


== 🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Error ==
'''Solution:''' 
Run <code>Mamehooker.exe</code> as '''Administrator''' once from: 
<code>\Launchbox\Emulators\Mamehooker</code> 
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 ===
'''Problem:''' 
Errors or broken themes may appear on the '''first launch''' of BigBox.


== 🎨 BigBox Theme – First Launch Glitch ==
'''Solution:''' 
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.


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<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 ===
'''Problem:''' 
Some PS3 games may not launch correctly from BigBox or LaunchBox.


== 🎮 RPCS3 – Games Won’t Start ==
'''Solution:''' 
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.


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'''Folders to check:'''
<b>❗ Problem:</b> Some PS3 games fail to launch through BigBox/LaunchBox.
* <code>Games\PC Games\Time Crisis 4 Two Players</code>
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* <code>Emulators\RPCS3</code>
* <code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test</code>
* <code>Emulators\RPCS3 Last Test\z Time Crisis 4</code>


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<b>✅ Solution:</b> Manually open <code>rpcs3.exe</code> and run each game once to initialize.
<b>Check these folders:</b>
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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 & 2 Issue ==
=== 🔁 Reapers Swapped Player 1 and Player 2 Issue ===
'''Problem:''' 
Player 1 and Player 2 appear to be reversed when using Reaper guns.


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'''Solution:'''
<b>❗ Problem:</b> Player 1 and Player 2 guns are detected in reverse.
# 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.
# Navigate to <code>\Tools\Misc</code> and open the '''UsbDeview''' folder. Inside, launch the program. Locate your Reapers, right-click and select '''Uninstall'''. 
  Afterward, reboot your PC and plug in Player 1 gun first, then Player 2 gun. 
  If you can’t find the Reapers, you may remove all USB devices (note: you might need to reinstall some drivers). 
  You may also need to reassign COM ports for your guns afterward.
# Open '''Device Manager''' > '''Ports'''. Identify the Reapers hub by unplugging devices one by one. Once found, right-click the hub > '''Properties''' > '''Port Settings''' > '''Advanced'''. 
  Set the COM port number to '''256''', save, and restart your PC.


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'''Reference Image:'''
<b>✅ Solution:</b> Follow these steps:
[[File:Reapers_DIP_Switch_Settings.jpg|center|500px|thumb|Correct DIP switch configuration for Reapers guns.]]
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<li>Check DIP switch settings on both guns. Match the correct layout shown below.</li>
<li>Ensure your build is <b>fully up to date</b>.</li>
<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>
<li>If you can't find them, remove all USB devices. Reinstall drivers and <b>reconfigure COM ports</b> if needed.</li>
<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:''' 
[[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]].
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Revision as of 00:13, 20 May 2025

✅ Known Issues & Troubleshooting Tips

Below are common issues and quick fixes for first-time setup and emulator-specific problems.

🛠️ Mamehooker – First Run Issue

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, the system configures itself and you shouldn't need to run it as admin again.

🎨 BigBox Theme – First Launch

Problem: Errors or broken themes may appear on the first launch of BigBox.

Solution: 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.

🎮 RPCS3 – Games Not Launching

Problem: Some PS3 games may not launch correctly from BigBox or LaunchBox.

Solution: Manually open rpcs3.exe from each RPCS3 folder and launch the game once to initialize it. Do this if your games don’t start the first time.

Folders to check:

  • 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 and Player 2 Issue

Problem: Player 1 and Player 2 appear to be reversed when using Reaper guns.

Solution:

  1. Check DIP switches on your guns. Ensure they match the correct configuration as shown in the image below.
  2. Ensure your build is fully up to date.
  3. Navigate to \Tools\Misc and open the UsbDeview folder. Inside, launch the program. Locate your Reapers, right-click and select Uninstall.
  Afterward, reboot your PC and plug in Player 1 gun first, then Player 2 gun.  
  If you can’t find the Reapers, you may remove all USB devices (note: you might need to reinstall some drivers).  
  You may also need to reassign COM ports for your guns afterward.
  1. Open Device Manager > Ports. Identify the Reapers hub by unplugging devices one by one. Once found, right-click the hub > Properties > Port Settings > Advanced.
  Set the COM port number to 256, save, and restart your PC.

Reference Image:

Correct DIP switch configuration for Reapers guns.

🔄 Need More Help?

Visit the Setup Guide for installation steps or return to the Main Page.