Re: [CLOSED] How to Fix "Your Game Failed to Launch" Error in EA app?

same problem since making a w10 User change - which made necessary an Uninstall/Reinstall of EA app
after serious work to get the game reinstalled (C&C Zero Hour... yeah I know) I can now ONLY play if I first take the EA app into Offline mode. but then network play does not work (ack)
things I've tried:
- uninstall the EA app and the full game -- then reinstall all == No Change!
- start EA app ... wait a bit ... exit and then restart == seems to help EA 'find' my game installs, but not actually get it to run
additions attempted/suggested for Zero Hour:
- directX 9 support
- C++ reinstall for game support required
- GenPatcher for w10 Registry edits
- GenTools optional startup addon
things suggested and looked for but not found:
- anticheat edit
- turn on/off Run as Admin

I'm loosing track of what I've done as tests.
ANY thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated