(8016) error code SPORE
Hello, I just got a new laptop with windows 10, and I downloaded spore via origin. when I click play I get the error: A required security module cannot be activated. This program cannot be executed...
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This particular error happens before Spore finishes launching. As such, it never gets to the point where it installs the updates. I have been unable to find offline update installers, so I cannot patch it manually. As such, this solution is completely invalid.
I have a thread about this in the Help Section of the Official Spore Forum.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/84442.page
That forum has a link to where I could download the patch manually. However, patching did not resolve this for me. I see no reason to use CCleaner. My computer is one week old. There is nothing to clean out of my registry. There have been no failed installations and re-installations. There has simply been successful installation of software which does not run.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/Barbara917/Spore/SporeError.jpg
The only solution that I have been offered at this point is to downgrade to Windows 7 which does run Spore. I hope that somehow the message will make its way to EA that Spore simply does not run on Windows 10.
Hey guys,
Sure, sure Spore running on Windows 10, but mostly affected pc's with an Intel Skylake Processor , Asus, Gigabyte.
I myself use it on Windows 10 Pro, it runs without any problems.
I share some more useful links on the subject
This program cannot be executed(8016)". After pressing "Ok" , game quits.
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Crysis-3/When-I-open-Crysis3-it-will-show-quot-This-program-cannot-be/td-p/4696669
Here on the German Game News side "4Players", you'll find patches for manual installation.http://www.4players.de/4players.php/spieldownloads/Downloads/6851/0/Spore.html
Make sure that the game runs under administrator rights
Good luck
Patched it manually, and ran as admin. The problem persists.
If it is a processor issue, there is a possible solution, but it won't work for me right now. One source said that a BIOS update could fix the problem. Unfortunately, there are no more recent updates for my BIOS. Since SkyLake is pretty new, it is possible that Lenovo just has not gotten an update for this yet. I guess I will have to wait a few more months to play a game I have waited for years to play (seriously, I have had Spore for 4 or 5 years now, and any computer I have gotten with a good enough video card for it to be playable would not run it for one reason or another).
Actually, maybe the digital version will run properly on XP 64 bit... Perhaps I can finally play it on my desktop. Not getting my hopes up though.
Thanks for trying. Honestly, I wish video game companies would care more about their customers than about locking down their IP. When locking down IP makes a game so difficult to play that it gives the company a bad reputation, it is not worth it.
Yay! The digital download version works on my desktop! Finally! I hope it will eventually work on my laptop, but I think I can make due with this.
EDIT: I'll post back here on the results if a BIOS update ever comes out for my laptop.
what About disc versions
Hi @CallOfPoods,
Even the physical version may be affected if you have a "Skylake" processor
Perhaps helps this guide, even if the links are outdated!
https://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/193.page
If the issue persists, please feel free and contact a Game Advisor
You can try it on Live Chat, email, or phonehttp://answers.ea.com/t5/Answer-HQ/How-to-contact-a-Game-Advisor-using-the-new-EA-Help-page/td-p/2161281
1. Click the following link: https://help.ea.com/en/spore/spore/
2. Make sure you are logged in with your Origin ID
3. Choose your country (take a look right side upper navigation groin)
4. Press the orange button below right side "Contact us"
5. Follow the steps
\Liz
