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Re: Mass effect andromeda doesn't work on the EA App

Just wanted to add that it still doesn't launch by default.

Note: Probably step "2.b" is the only one you will need but I listed everything I did in order just in case.

Essentially just make the "MassEffectAndromeda" file in your installed location require admin permissions. Then the EA app just gives the statement that the game needs admin permissions and actually launches the game.

Steps by my chronological order:
1. From EA app - manage game -> repair

Seemed to install some extra content.

2. From EA app -> manage -> view properties -> browse

  2.a. Went 1 folder up, right click "Mass Effect Andromeda" folder -> properties -> Uncheck "Read-only" -> Apply

  2.b. Inside "Mass Effect Andromeda" folder right click "MassEffectAndromeda" file -> properties -> compatibility -> check "Run this program as an administrator" -> Apply

  2.c. Double click the "MassEffectAndromeda" from the folder instead of the desktop.

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    EA_Shepard
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    2 years ago

    @db3632a051fd016d wrote:

    Just wanted to add that it still doesn't launch by default.

    Note: Probably step "2.b" is the only one you will need but I listed everything I did in order just in case.

    Essentially just make the "MassEffectAndromeda" file in your installed location require admin permissions. Then the EA app just gives the statement that the game needs admin permissions and actually launches the game.

    Steps by my chronological order:
    1. From EA app - manage game -> repair

    Seemed to install some extra content.

    2. From EA app -> manage -> view properties -> browse

      2.a. Went 1 folder up, right click "Mass Effect Andromeda" folder -> properties -> Uncheck "Read-only" -> Apply

      2.b. Inside "Mass Effect Andromeda" folder right click "MassEffectAndromeda" file -> properties -> compatibility -> check "Run this program as an administrator" -> Apply

      2.c. Double click the "MassEffectAndromeda" from the folder instead of the desktop.


    I really appreciate the info here!

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