Mass Effect 3 Could Not Activate
Hi, I was playing Mass Effect 3 single player and multiplayer without problems a few days ago and now it says "could not activate", I've tried many ways to solve it like deleting the License folder multiple times but the issue persists, can somebody help me with this? or should I just uninstall the game and forget it existed?
[PC] Mass Effect Online Access Error in Multiplayer Mode
Commander, you’ve received a new message at your private terminal! When downloading Mass Effect 3 or Mass Effect Andromeda, players may run into one of the following errors: Mass Effect 3 - "An online pass is required to access the online features of the game." Mass Effect Andromeda - "Missing Online Access" Changes to the EA account cause these specific errors. These can include but are not limited to the following: EA Play subscription expired Account Mergers A separate account downloaded the DLC If you encounter this error when launching the game, first try the following steps to see if this resolves the error(s). Delete EA License Files: Make sure the EA app is closed. Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time. Type or copy and paste "ProgramData%\Electronic Arts\EA Services" (without the quotes) into the new Window > ENTER Delete all files within this folder. Clear Windows temp files: Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time Into the new window, type or copy & paste: "%temp%" (Without the quotes.) > hit "ENTER" Now your Windows Explorer should have brought you to the "C:\Users\>your user name<\AppData\Local\Temp" folder. > Delete all files and folders in it. (If some files or folders can't be deleted, reboot and try again.) If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you will need to contact our Support Team who will review your EA account and make any necessary changes with you. You can contact our live support at help.ea.com. Chose the following options Create a new case Mass Effect PC Manage my account Can’t log in In the Subject line Mass Effect Online Access Error Please describe your issue - Short, sweet, and to the point! For Example, "I downloaded Mass Effect 3 or Mass Effect Andromeda, and when I logged into multiplayer, I was met with an error that said I was missing the "Online Access." This is preventing me from connecting to multiplayer mode." At this point, you can send an email or scroll under Other Support Options and connect with a Chat Advisor. Thanks!
ME3 Could Not Activate/Keeps Making New License Folder
Around 8/10/25 I updated my bios and installed a new cpu and got the "could not activate/product key" pop up. Moving the License folder from the EA Services folder worked at first but as of 8/15/25 its now just generating a new License folder and neither deleting or moving them has worked. I looked around the forums and tried a few solutions that EA_Shepard and others have suggested. Reinstalling EA App, reinstalling ME3, using Revo Uninstaller to completely uninstall and reinstall everything again, changing/moving/deleting the License folder after killing Steam, EA App, and the EA Background thingy with task manager and clearing the temp folder. Anyone got any ideas on how to fix this?
ME1 Launch issues
The Mass Effect LE launcher works, but when launching ME1, you can hear the music and see the cursor, but there is no rendered window. The taskbar shows that the app is open, but the window has no contents and just shows the desktop. I tried validating game files, launching through EA and launching from .exe in the binaries\win64 folder.
Help! Mass Effect Andromeda wont launch
I've been trying to make this thing work for a few days now. I've looked at task manager, watched the game boot for a second then die again. the EA app suggestions aren't helpful so far. I've gone through these responses and I think it might be the same thing 3years ago https://forums.ea.com/discussions/mass-effect-franchise-discussion-en/andromeda-crashing-on-initial-load-with-6950-xt-four-beeps-preceding-game-start/9261570 8years ago https://forums.ea.com/discussions/mass-effect-franchise-discussion-en/re-mass-effect-andromeda-wont-launch/9179571 9 years ago https://forums.ea.com/discussions/mass-effect-franchise-discussion-en/re-andromeda-crashes-on-launch-with-no-errors/9192405 ive I've tried all of this, and it hasn't fixed the game yet reinstall game verify files reinstall graphics driver clear shader cache clear EA cache firewall permissions mem repair tool sfc chkdsk clean boot dxdiag tool perfmon/rel updating my .NET frame works I've attached the DxDiag.txt and the event viewer log, I've tried to read though them, but I don't know what to look for. Could you read through them and tell me why the game keeps breaking?ME3 original disc set won't install due to origin being offline
Hai, I have bought a complete but used ME3 game on disc. Everything was included like booklets and serial number. When trying to install it on my PC Origin is needed to install first, but when needed to login the Origin server can't be reached anymore by being taken offline.. Bassically renders the whole disc install set useless.. Then I installed the EA game App and entered the serial code as redeem code which was recognized, but stating that it has been registerred allready, probably on a older account from the previous owner. How can I get the game installed now? I own the original disc and license key booklet so I am legally entitled to install the game now I would say? But this instal routine makes it impossible now. How can this be resolved?
