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arthurh3535
Seasoned Ace
4 days ago

Mass Effect Andromeda Launch Issue

I suddenly started having this problem after accidentally starting ME:A without the EA Launcher being active. It tried to do some 'activation' key, which I'm 99.99.99% sure I didn't have. I reloaded the EA Launcher and now it just fails to load. Your DRM is now worse than viruses.

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  • arthurh3535​ 

    Remove the local Mass Effect license folder

    • Close EA app and Steam completely. (not just minimized in the tray.)
    •  Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box..
    •  Enter or copy and paste: "%ProgramData%\Electronic Arts\EA Services" (Without the quotes) > hit ENTER.
    • Delete the "License" folder.
    • Test the game. (The folder should be automatically recreated by EA app at game start with a working license file.)  
  • holger1405's avatar
    holger1405
    Hero+
    1 day ago

    arthurh3535​ 

    If the problem persists, it is an account-related issue that must be resolved by an EA adviser.
    You need to contact EA help as advised by EA_Shepard​  in the other thread you posted in. 
    (Follow the guide in his pinned post.) 

    If you were unable to resolve your issue in the chat, please report back here with the case number they assigned you. 

  • arthurh3535's avatar
    arthurh3535
    Seasoned Ace
    21 hours ago

    They in fact took a swing and then said they might get back to me. Case# 256063380

  • EA_Shepard's avatar
    EA_Shepard
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    2 hours ago

    arthurh3535​ Hey,

    Can you tell me what specifically happens when you launch the game?

    What platform did you launch it through first?
    Where was it originally obtained?
    What specific error do you get when you launch it?
    Your EA ID
    Your Steam  ID if you play on Steam
    A screenshot would be good too if you can.

    Thanks!

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