How-To: Fix PinballX "expired" error
KB013 - How-To: Fix the PinballX "expired" error
The problem occurs as a result of an uppercase / lowercase typo within the PinballX (pinballx.ini) configuration file. It’s a quick and easy fix.
- Close PinballX if it's open
- Click 'Windows Explorer' icon on taskbar
- Double click 'Local Disk (C:)'
- Double click 'PinballX' folder
- Double click 'Config' folder
- Double click the 'PinballX' file
- Scroll all the way to the bottom
- Change the UPPERCASE letter "P" to a lowercase letter "p" on the following lines:
[Partner]
DontDisplayUpdateMessage=True
Code=VPCabs1012
If you also have these lines change the "P" to lowercase here too:
[Parnter]
DontDisplayUpdateMessage=True
Code=VPCabs1012
- Click the [X] to close window and SAVE when prompted
- Close all open windows and restart PInballX