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blakseven's avatar
2 years ago

Mass Effect 3 will not launch says"no internet connection or needs cd key "

 I have un & re installed and repaired game several times now on EA app will no luck launching game.

Anyone else having this challenge or issue as well ????  Curious if Windows 11 could be why?  Mass Effect Andromeda runs okay with Windows 11.

Any help on this would issue / challenge would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks.

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  • @blakseven Origin app can active Mass Effect 3 on EA app. Origin app is no longer officially supported and requires workarounds. The cd key is related to Steam's version of the game + EA app. After running Mass Effect 3 via Steam + Origin app only the first time, Steam + EA app will work every other session. EA app is unable to register/verify your Steam's Mass Effect 3 steam game on its own, at this time it requires Origin first time, aka 3 launcher apps carefuly executed since EA app force uninstalls Origin app from the computer.
  • @blakseven 

    • 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
    • Move the "License" folder to your desktop.
    • Test.

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