What happens when you attempt to run it now? Have you rebooted since doing the above?
I do not recommend Windows 8.1. But I'm biased in against companies using their OS dominance to force their cloud services down my throat. But more importantly, the further you get from XP (The OS that ME was written for) the less likely it is to work. Not that you're having a lot of luck at the moment, but each successive OS version will likely make it harder, or even impossible at some future point.
I have attempted it since doing the above, and still have the same problem. I have reinstalled the game using a new install code from Origin, and still no change. I also have disabled "sync with cloud" in Origin. Still no change.
Well, this is certainly getting harder.
What antivirus do you use? Have you tried disabling UAC? (I don't generally encourage that, but it would be good to see if it made a difference)
I use Bit Defender antivirus, and I have tried disabling it while installing and playing, and that doesn't change anything. I have UAC disabled, and have reinstalled with that off, adn still no change.
Hey, I still have the same problem running 8.1 and have done everything possible to try and fix this. Did you manage to get through?
I am also having the same problem ☹️ Just bought the game, was looking to play all night, but It just won't launch...So frustrating
Still haven't gotten through. Hoping someone comes up with a fix somehow...
