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7u677
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3 years ago
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[PC] Plants vz Zombies - "We could not activate on this computer"

When I try to start Plants vs zombies, I always get the same error message. It says I haven't activated the game, even though I was able to play it normally on Origin. I also have some ingame time. A...
  • ImmenseBeing's avatar
    ImmenseBeing
    2 years ago
    @in2action Thank you so much! I figured it was only the license file so I just deleted the below file and it worked:

    C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\71592.dlf
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sonargirl02
2 years ago

Thanks! This worked. Glad to be able to play again.

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DrRodriges
2 years ago

I deinstalled Origin and installed the EA-App.

But the problem still exists: When I am told to activate the game and put in username and PW, the system tells me they are wrong (but I use them to log on to the app the the forum).

If I choose "create new account" I am told, I was offline, however.

Same if I choose to put in a serial number

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    TSR-LuXeM
    2 years ago

    Same, also when i repair and open the game again, it creates the "71592.dlf" file again in the "License" Folder.

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