I found a solution to it (it worked for me).
In binaries directory:
Rename MassEffect2.exe as MassEffect2Launcher.exe
Rename ME2Game.exe as MassEffect2.exe
Now It Works fine and it can import Mass Effect 1 saves.
Hope work for everyone.
@kmbcrashdu wrote:I found a solution to it (it worked for me at least). Uninstall ME2 and delete Mass Effect 2 folder in My Documents\BioWare. Reinstall Mass Effect 2 and launch it without using the config utility to import ME1 save. After ME2 has run for the first time exit and go to My Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2 and create a folder called Save and copy your saved game from ME1 to that folder (the save file will be something like Char_01-43-2-3-0-26-11-2012-15-10.MassEffectSave)
To prevent the need to download all the DLC's and bonus content again, go to your install path for ME2 (C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Mass Effect 2) and copy Bonus to someplace else and copy it back after the re-install and do the same for (C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Mass Effect 2\BioGame) DLC folder.
Skipping the config utiliy was the first on my list of tests tonight and seemed to work for me also...though yesterday deleting the Mass Effect 2 folder in my user profile didn't help so I was surprised this worked, none the less importing saves manually worked fine.
You missed a step in your walktrhough though (obviously you got it right otherwise it wouldn't recognise the files), need to create an ME1 folder in the newly created Save folder, so the saves would go in "My Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Save\ME1\" without which it won't pick them up for when you try to import them.
Also worth noting that before I got to importing my saves I applied my ingame settings (resolution etc.) to test if they were causing an issue, whilst they didn't stop the game from starting when I applied them the client locked up with a black screen. the settings were apoplied though after I terminated the process and started it up again.
Anyway,. seems to be working for the moment, hopefully this works for others who have imported their saves.
Community AdminHeya all,
The new Origin Beta Client will likely resolve this issue. Please check the steps provided in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/Origin-Redownloading-ME2-DLC/m-p/232490#M479 and get back to us.
Thank you in advance!
@eanils wrote:Heya all,
The new Origin Beta Client will likely resolve this issue. Please check the steps provided in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/Origin-Redownloading-ME2-DLC/m-p/232490#M479 and get back to us.
Thank you in advance!
I tried this and my copy of ME2 still won't work.
Doesn't work! I`ve uninstalled, reinstalled, deleted the config, repaired install, downloaded all free DLC, tried to start as administrator, set to real time priority. Nothing works. It originally worked, but not now. Even tried uninstalling all origin and me 1 and me 2 and did a full reinstall. Installing from trilogy disks. When it ran, I could import me1 character. Then it started not launching and I did all of the above. Not all at once, of course.
EITHER ORIGIN OR ME2 SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OR BOTH.
I really want to play me2 and then 3, but, typically, the umbrella program (just created to gather info to market more unplayable games to us), whether origin or steam, or whatever are more of a problem than a benefit!!!!!!!!!
WHAT NOW????????????????????????????
Dear EA,
I have exactly the same problem as pudsley.
In brief, I've tried the beta install which hasn't worked, there is also read disc error on the trilogy I purchased and have downloaded the game 4 times today. Needless to say I've lost a day on this and am furious.
EA this is unacceptable. Could you please explain what the point is with buying the CD to install the game and then it can't be played?
This is a disgrace of a service and I wish for EA to contact me directly to resolve this issue.
Oh and I had a similar issue with ME1 though only downloaded it twice.
Kind furious regards,
One unhappy downloader
