Most cracked versions include the (often launched via dowser.exe ). Run dowser.exe as an administrator.
To enable modding in a cracked version of HOI4, you'll need to create a specific folder and file. how to mod cracked hoi4
Once you have a cracked version of HOI4, locate the game directory. This is usually found in the directory where you installed the game. Most cracked versions include the (often launched via dowser