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Alright, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. I wanted to share this with the community that has been dealing with the same issue as me since July 23rd. Please try this as I would love for all of you to stop feeling as "ytihs" (spelled backwards) as I did.
After trying so many fkn different methods I was able to find a very simple fix to everyone's problem (Fingers crossed). Please follow the steps below, it has been THE only fix I have been able to find out MYSELF in order to play this POS game:
1. Click on the Windows app and type "Settings"
2. Click on "Accounts" and then "Family & other users"
3. Click and "Add account", once the window prompts open, click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information" and then click on "Add user without a Microsoft account".
4. Add any name and password you'd like and also add the security questions then click next/finish.
5. Click on the new account and select "Change account type" from Standard User to "Administrator".
6. Log out of your main Windows account and login to your 2nd account with the password you set up.
7. Open browser and "Download Origin/Steam - Apex" It will request you to sign in with your Origin/EA/Steam credentials.
8. After downloading, and start the game and when requested to give permission through "Firewall" click "Allow" and your game should start up normally without crashing.
It seems like the update they released might have corrupted the windows account, which is located in your Windows (C: ) Drive, therefore not allowing the game to run. (I know... it makes no sense but it's reality)
I was able to just "Copy & Paste" my personal documents into my new account from the "Windows (C: )" in File Explorer. I deleted my games from my original account and after copying and pasting my personal files into my new Windows Account I went back to it -> Settings -> Accounts -> Your Info -> under account settings it should say "Sign in with a local account instead". It will ask you to put your password and log you out of your outlook/microsoft email/hotmail. Once you do, go back to your new Windows Account and with the same steps add said email to log in. After you're done that, ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE, you can go back to Settings -> Accounts -> Family & other users -> and delete your "old" account since it has been corrupted and you won't need it anymore. (After transferring your personal documents from one user to another).
I know this is a lot.. But it was the only thing that worked for me and I was able to find without the help of these Devs that so care for us. Let me know if y'all have any questions.
Do you really need to re-download the game? or can we just for example play it on an extern ssd/hdd
- 4 years ago@jBeatlow I did both download and re-installed it to start fresh with no cache or unwanted files. As far as Origin and Steam I believe you still have to follow the process as if you’re doing it fresh too but it should prompt up that it’s already installed and you just need to continue. Let me know if you have any other questions as I am learning with you guys too.
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