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Anonymous

10 years ago

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a required security module cannot be activated. this program cannot be executed

Hi everyone, I'm getting the error "a required security module cannot be activated. this program cannot be executed (8016)" after installing Red Alert 3 on my New Windows 10 (64x) enterprise edition...

Nyerguds
10 years ago
@chinito_marco

Is this the DVD version of the game or the Origin digital download version?

The DVD version will have problems due to Microsoft decommissioning the SecuROM DRM system. An easy workaround is to redeem the game's serial on an Origin account, which gives you access to the digital download version.

Nyerguds

Hero+

10 years ago

@chinito_marco

Really, have people forgotten how to google? It's really not hard...

Anyway. In the Origin client program, open the "Origin" menu and select "Add Game". Then, choose "Redeem Product Code" and enter your game serial. The product should be added to your Origin library.

This works for all EA products that exist as single products on Origin.

Anonymous

10 years ago

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so can those of us with disc copies of old ea games just download origin and play them that way?

Nyerguds
Hero+
10 years ago
@River2713 Depends how old. As I said, it only works for games that are available, as separate products, on the Origin store. This immediately excludes all the C&C classics that only exist in The ultimate Collection. I redeemed my Mirror's Edge this way, though 🙂
- djedae242
  10 years ago
  Hi there,
  I have the same issue, but i buy and download the games from this stupid origin platforme. All my RA3 and C&C don't work. The only one i could launch is c&c4 !!!!I try to contact the support but no answear at the time.
  - Nyerguds
    Hero+
    10 years ago
    @djedae242
    
    Don't say "all". I know for a fact the oldest games have no such error messages. Which games specifically do you have problems with?