I already did verify game files on Steam, did not helped, it just directly points me to grey coloured activation window with asks my login details or some code. How do I solve this problem? I also did put up ignored scan list of my Bitdefender AV both online scanning and antivirus scans from scanning game folders I heard that causing problems. Did not helped either. Please lend me a hand I'm having so many problems with EA app recently same as Simcity 3000. I also did clean cache thing.Please help

@Win32KernelFile Make sure EA app and Steam are closed. Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time. Type or copy and paste "%ProgramData%\Electronic Arts\EA Services" (without the quotes) into the new Window > ENTER Delete the "License" folder. Test

DA2 asks for Origin activation (Steam)

12 Replies

EA_Illium
EA Staff (Retired)
2 years ago
Hi @Win32KernelFile, To check are your Steam and EA accounts already linked?

If so can we try verifying the game in Steam and relaunching as an admin?
Win32KernelFile
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
I already did verify game files on Steam and run as admin. Yes, accounts are linked.
EA_Illium
EA Staff (Retired)
2 years ago
Hey @Win32KernelFile

To confirm are you using anything like a VPN?

If not, can you try running both the Steam and EA app clients as admin, verify DA2, and try to rerun it?

If you're asked to sign in, try using your EA account and confirm if you can enter the game.
ragggen
2 years ago
I have the same issue. Have tried everything you suggest.
EA support told me this was a known issue that was being worked on, which I hope is the case.
I have owned Dragon age II for years and it's very upsetting to suddenly not be able to play it anymore.
Win32KernelFile
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
@ragggen Thank you for letting everyone know that they working on it to fix.
I also own DA2 for almost a decade now I think and suddenly it stopped working and asking for activation.
Win32KernelFile
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
@EA_Illium I'm not using anything like that, this is a normal Windows 10 installation with Steam & EA app. Admin rights does not worked.
Win32KernelFile
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
@EA_IlliumIf you people would solve common issues with legacy titles on modern platforms then most people would likely believe EA is turning into a good publisher after so long. People love retro games.

It is actually easy to win hearts of people, you just have to try it.

Only good thing EA did after like 25 years is releasing legacy games to Steam and releasing College Football recently. Plus final FIFA ost.

Just some tips y'know
holger1405
Hero+
2 years ago
@Win32KernelFile

Make sure EA app and Steam are closed.

Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time.

Type or copy and paste "%ProgramData%\Electronic Arts\EA Services" (without the quotes) into the new Window > ENTER

Delete the "License" folder.

Test
Win32KernelFile
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
@holger1405 It worked thanks.
holger1405
Hero+
2 years ago
@Win32KernelFile

You're welcome!