[TheDarkWraith]

Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

Completely agree with that - and I do have such an app, which changes the folder in the registry. That is where UPlay launcher used to take information on where is the folder and the .exe file of the game is. My app works on the similar principle as your SH5 Validator app, that checks registry (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show....php?p=1958111).
Now, however, no matter what is the registry value is - it launches only the default location, where the game was originally installed.
I even tried re-installing the game, after cleaning any trace of Uplay Launcher, game and any registry records.

Which registry key(s) are you reading?