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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...
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    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.

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Anonymous
9 years ago
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I too have this problem, Red Alert 3 wont work on my recently upgraded windows 10 computer. I have an original (legit) disc version, I uninstalled it and downloaded + reinstalled it through Origin, but the same error message comes up on game launch

A required security module cannot be activated.
This program cannot be executed (8016).

I have tried various compatibility modes, run as administrator, reduced resolution, 8 & 16 bit colour settings, but nothing has worked thus far. The game is fully patched up to the current updates.

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