If you generate a LIC.DAT for the wrong region (e.g., using a BLES license on a BLUS game), the game will crash. Always double-check the ID on the spine of your game case.
If you are tech-savvy and don't want to download a full suite of tools, you can actually create a LIC.DAT manually, as most of them follow a standardized header. Use a Hex Editor (like HxD). Ps3 Generate Lic.dat
Once the IRD is loaded, the tool will identify missing files. Right-click on the missing LIC.DAT entry and select the option to generate or "Fix" the directory. Method 2: Manual Generation via Hex Editor If you generate a LIC
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