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6 years ago

Error Message "Failed to find default engine .ini file to retrieve My Documents"

Error message window appears before starting the game " Failed to find default engine .ini file to retrieve My Documents subdirectory to use. Force quitting".

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  • @Puredpatata 

    It seems the game can't access or create the Game folder under "Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect". 

    That can be because of "Controlled folder access" of the Windows Defender, a third party virus scanner blocking the operation, or missing permissions.

    • Run Origin and the game as administrator.
    • If it don't works, look if "Controlled folder access" in the Windows Defender is active, and if so disable it or create a exception for ME1 and Origin.

    • If it is not that, deactivate the virus scanner for testing purpose. If it works, create a exception for ME1 and Origin.

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