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Jamspir's avatar
2 years ago
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Plants Vs Zombies: Game of the Year on Steam not Opening

I have the "Plants Vs Zombies: Game of the Year" published by Electronic Arts on Steam and it is not opening.  I get the error "Failed reading file" when trying to load the game.  When contacting the support, they told me to download the EA app which I did, but "Plants Vs Zombies" is not associated with my EA account.  There is no "Plants Vs Zombies" without the "Game of the Year" on Steam. Thank you for help!
 
 

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  • For me, I'm thinking about getting it on Steam. Consider the following:

    Do I have EA App?

    Did I get PVZ GOTY on EA App and it didn't work there?

    Do I have Origin?

    Did I get PVZ GOTY on Origin and it didn't work there?

  • I am not sure what you mean. I got the game on Steam, but the game is not opening.  I didn't have the EA App when I got the game, but I downloaded the EA App a few days ago. I didn't purchase the game on the EA App, but I own it on Steam.  I do not have Origin.

  • KcPVZ's avatar
    KcPVZ
    2 years ago

    Then I'm not sure. Reason I ask is because i had an issue with ea app and am trying to fix it by getting pvz on steam. Here's a few things you can try:

    Try checking the files. If you know how to code, maybe fix it from there.

    Try resetting your PC.

    Make sure you meet the minimum requirements.

    Is the date and time on your PC correct?

    Is it in my native language?

    I hope this works! Good luck!

  • ExLo05's avatar
    ExLo05
    Seasoned Adventurer
    2 years ago

    don't spend money on it.
    and don't try other platforms, Origin/EA APP are bugged too, you cannot ope it cause it ask some activation code that NONE has...
    i find myself a exploit to this but i'm not english native and i have game in other language...
    i just switched languages but as i said it worked on EA APP. sorry pal seems you just wasted some amount of money

  • EA_Illium's avatar
    EA_Illium
    Icon for EA Staff (Retired) rankEA Staff (Retired)
    2 years ago

    Hi @Jamspir 

    To confirm if you are still running into this issue. We can try the following steps if you have not. 

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