The registry entry was correct.
Here's what fixed it:
1. Uninstalled Vortex.
2. Removed every entry from the registry for: "57979c68-f490-55b8-8fed-8b017a5af2fe", "Black Tree Gaming Ltd" and "vortex".
3. I selectively removed references in the registry to: "com.nexusmods.vortex" and "Vortex-1-1-9-*.exe".
4. Restarted the computer.
5. Re-installed Vortex.
6. Still gave the same error.
7. Added exceptions to Bitdefender and Windows Defender for "C:\Program Files\Black Tree Gaming Ltd".
8. Still gave the same error.
9. Ran "C:\Program Files\Black Tree Gaming Ltd\Vortex\Vortex.exe" with Admin rights.
10. That finally worked. (At least so far.)
If anyone else is reading this, maybe try running Vortex as Admin first and save yourself some time 🤦♂️🤣
I appreciate your help. What a pain in the ass! Lol!
