I know I'm bumping an ancient download thread, but: This has been solved and the info posted elsewhere, but I don't see it posted anywhere on Kayssplace. So, note that I don't have credit for figuring this out, "the internet" has credit.
The problem with this and other unlockers is that the game looks for registry information in Windows that no longer exists in Vista beyond. The Unlock.dat file created is basically a key/hash generated from the computer's productID found in HKLM\Software\microsoft\Windows\Currentversion. If this key doesn't exist, the official locker executable will not work, *nor* will the game be able to operate the key when starting up (this unlocker won't work).
To Solve:
As a disclaimer, realize that if you make mistakes while using the Windows resgitry editor, it is possible to damage the operation of the computer. You assume risk, don't make mistakes.
1) Close game
2) Ensure that both patches 1.1 and 1.2 are installed for the game. Realize that installing these patches will invalidate any saved games created with an unpatched version of the game.
3) Open the registry editor. This can be done by using Start -> Run and running the program "regedit" or by typing "regedit" into the search box in Windows 7+. Note that in some versions of vista and in Windows 7, you will need administrator access to edit these particular registry locations. To open the registry editor with administrator access, type "cmd" in the earch box instead, hold CTRL+SHIFT together, and while holding these down, press enter. This will open an administrative command window. Now type "regedit" and press enter at the prompt in the black window.
4) Once the registry editor is open, go to these locations. Use the folder tree on the left to find folder locations.
- 32-bit Windows
Go to this location. Once you get here, make sure the 'currentversion' folder is highlighted on the left side (click once on it):
[ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion ]
- 64-bit Windows
Go to this location. Once you get here, make sure the 'currentversion' folder is highlighted on the left side (click once on it):
[ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion ]
5) In the right pane of the registry editor, look for an entry called "ProductID". If it exists, look in the data column further to the right of the name. Note if the entry has a value or if its value is blank. If it has a value, usually it will be something like "12345-123-1234567-12345".
- If it exists and has a value
This unlocker downloaded here assumes the value (under the data column) is blank. If it has a value, this unlocker will not work. In Vista and Windows 7, this entry generally should not exist all. If you have Vista or Windows 7 and it exists and has a value, you can probably make the value blank without harming anything. Just in case, copy down the value first. If other programs on your computer stop working, put back the value.
The other option besides blanking out the value is to use the *actual* unlocker program from Lionhead. This can be found in a few places on the internet searching for 'black and white tiger unlocker', but realize that you will be downloading a program.. make sure you trust the source of the download. Using the unlocker program will create the appropriate key for your computer rather than the assumed key in this unlocker.
If you're using Windows XP or earlier with this case, you may need to download the actual unlocker program. I don't know if this unlocker here will work for you.
- If it exists and has no value
You're good to go. Go to the next step.
- If it does not exist
Right click in the a blank area of the right pane. Select New->String Value. Create the new value and name it "ProductId". Note that case may matter. Leave the value blank.
6) Download and install this unlocker using its instructions.
Should now work.
- ego533
