[PC] Mass Effect 3 Won't Launch

I am also having the same issues and have tired many different solutions and none of them have worked. The worked fine for a good while, but I am just now not able to launch it. I am kind of irritated because I am just starting to get friends into it as well and now I can not play with them at all.

@DeathXMetal92  @TheBeanBurrito2 

I moved your post out of that rather old thread.

Please create a DxDiag in text file format and post it with your next reply.

Also go to your Reliability monitor > Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time and copy and paste or type "perfmon /rel" (without the quotes) in the new Window > hit “ENTER” and look if it has entries for the game you have trouble with.

If yes double click at the last entry for the game executable, copy the info to the clipboard, and save it to a text file.

You can attach the DxDiag text file you created (and the “Reliability monitor” text file as well) to your post in the “Reply” window with the “Choose File” button. 

Here is the DxDiag text file, but I did not see Mass Effect 3 in the Reliability monitor. 

Here is the DxDiag file

@DeathXMetal92 

Look at this guide. to preform a clean uninstall of Origin.

• Scroll down to "How to uninstall the Origin client the hard way"
• Follow the instructions to the letter. 
• reboot.
• Download this version of the "OriginSetup.exe"
• Run the installer as Administrator (Right click the "OriginSetup.exe" > Run as an Administrator) > Test.

@TheBeanBurrito2 

There is no error report for Origin or ME3 in the DxDiag as well.

Did you tried to run the game from the MassEffect3.exe?

If that don't works, preform a clean boot and test the Game in clean boot mode.

@holger1405
Thanks again for getting back, I was thinking this was probably a lost cause. So, as per your instructions, I did all of the instructions to the end, rebooted my system, ran the OriginSetup.exe as admin. So after reinstalling Origin, i tried ME3 again (firstly verifying the files are validated [I.E. repair on Origin]) and I still get the same outcome: Origin loads, then refreshes back to main page, nothing. I get no error reports and no crashes, so back to square one. I don't know if I'm missed anything important, I did follow ALL the instructions to delete/uninstall Origin from program data files, and under the registry key. Please, if you can continue provide any other additional input or advice, I would appreciate it.

EDIT: I just noticed NOW that Origin is checking/verifying DLC from ME3, which I have never noticed before. Will check back after.

EDIT2: Nope, still nothing. Whether I open Steam or Origin, Origin just does a refresh, and nothing happens, again.

I am not sure if I am looking in the right place for the exe file. Do you know where it would be just to be sure I am in the right place. In clean boot mood it would bring up an error about an anticheat something not being installed or updated.

@DeathXMetal92 

Ok, try this:

• Turn the Cloud-save function in Origin and Steam off.
• Make sure that Origin and Steam are completely closed.
• Go to your "C:\Users\>your user name<\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 3" = "Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 3" folder and move the "Save" and the "BIOGame" folders to your desktop. > Test.

@TheBeanBurrito2 

The standard path would be  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mass Effect3\Binaries"

Do you have the game on Steam or on Origin?

Hi there,

I am having the same problem with my game.

I have put about 18 hours in the game, but after updating my windows 10 it suddenly doesn't start anymore.

Could you take a look at my dxdiag as well?

@Sanderwk23 

There is no specific ME3 error in your DxDiag as well but there are some system specific errors that could have an impact.

What update was that specifically that broke the game?

• Hit Windows key and X.
• Choose either “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Command prompt (Administrator),” whichever option is offered.
• Inside the PowerShell or CMD, enter “DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth” without quotes. > ENTER.
• If no errors were found reaped steps 1 & 2.
• Inside the PowerShell or CMD, enter “DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth” without quotes. > ENTER.
• The system will start validating soon. If it throws an error, please list it here.
• After it reaches 100%, hit Windows key and X again.
• Again, choose “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Command prompt (Administrator)”
• Inside the PowerShell or CMD, enter “sfc /scannow” without quotes. >ENTER.
• Post the message you receive at the end of the processes here.