Trying to play DA Origins on Windows 11, but whenever I try to launch I get an invalid license missing dll error code. I've tried downloading the nvidia physx solution, but it doesn't make a difference. Is there any other solution out there? I have the game installed on external drive if that makes a difference. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! (cm edit - consolidated threads for visibility)

@kmac116 Go to your ".....Dragon Age\__Installer\vc\vc2005sp1\redist" folder rand run the "vcredist_x86.exe" as Administrator. (Right click the exe > Run as Administrator.) > Reboot > Test.

Dragon Age Origins invalid license missing dll error code(s)

60 Replies

Sstgr
3 years ago
never mind. I figured it out - reinstalled the redist file windows c++ 2005
kmac116
3 years ago
@Sstgr I'm having the same issue and have been trying all the usual solutions. Where did you find this file?
holger1405
Hero+
3 years ago
@kmac116

Go to your ".....Dragon Age\__Installer\vc\vc2005sp1\redist" folder rand run the "vcredist_x86.exe" as Administrator. (Right click the exe > Run as Administrator.) > Reboot > Test.
elfutbolesmivid
3 years ago
what am i supposed to do once i run it as administrator?
holger1405
Hero+
3 years ago
@elfutbolesmivida

Restart your computer > Test the Game.
Travburg1
3 years ago
Hello,
I have Dragon Age Origins through Game Pass Ultimate on PC, and whether I try to launch it through the xbox app or the EA app I get the same error "Invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLL: [NxCharacter.dll] Error: 0x7E"

Now I've searched for a fix for a little while now to no avail. I am running Windows 11 and here are some methods I've tried:
-Repairing the installation
-Uninstalling and reinstalling
-Installing PhysX (which whenever I try to install, it states I have the current or newer version, therefore it will not install)
-Reinstalling DirectX through DXSETUP.exe in the redist folder which had seemingly no response
-Restarting my computer
-Linking the nxcharacter.dll file to the daorigins.exe file in the bin_ship folder
-Installing the game on a different drive
-Running the game as administrator
There may have been other methods I forgot about. However, as you can see I'm at my wit's end, so any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Travburg1
holger1405
Hero+
3 years ago
@Travburg1

Did you run the PhysX installer from the game folder?

Try the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software.

Restart the PC.

Test.
Travburg1
3 years ago
I downloaded the version 9.13.0604 from 2013 you linked to the Dragon Age Origins folder and ran it there and then the game finally started. Thanks!
holger1405
Hero+
3 years ago
@Travburg1

Very good!

Have fun gaming.
Joalyn22
3 years ago
When I Launch Dragon Age Origins from Origins I get an error that says
“your game failed to launch
an error on our end caused your launch to fail. Try again a little later”
then it gives me the option to “get the game” or “close” I already have the game so of course I select close.
now when I launch the game from the desktop I get an error that says
“we’re sorry, an error has occurred
invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLC: [NxCharacter.dll] Error: 0x7E”
I will upload the two errors
any help is appreciated.
note: I did go into my command prompt and tried a few ways there but didn’t work