Windows 10: I have a AOEIII game i bought years ago in original packaging with original discs and...

I am running Windows 10 on Parallels on a Mac.


I own this game and have all the packaging and original key inside the box. When I tried to install it, the key does not work.

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Origin will not load

Hi,



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In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. Which was the update that was installed prior to this issue?
   
2. What is the version of your Windows 10 computer? (To check the version of your Windows 10, you can refer
   See which version of Windows 10 you have).
   
3. Do you get any error message while launching the Origin application?
   
4. What was the error message that you got while reinstalling the Origin application?
   
5. Are you facing this issue with any other applications?
   

Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if you are able to launch Origin application.

1. Follow the steps mentioned in Uninstalling Origin Application
   and completely uninstall Origin from your computer.
   
2. Then, put your computer in a Clean Boot State
   and delete the folders from the following locations.
   

• Note: A Clean Boot starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program. Your computer may temporarily lose
  some functionality while in a clean boot environment, however, that functionality will return when you reset the computer to start normally after you have finished your troubleshooting.
  

• C:\ProgramData\Origin\
  
• C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Origin\
  
• C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Origin\
  
• C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\
  

1. Then, Download Origin and install it with the computer being in a Clean Boot
   State.
   
2. Then, place the computer to normal boot by going to
   Reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting section in the Clean Boot link and check if you are able to launch the Origin application.
   

Write to us with the updated results and the required information for us to be able to assist you further.

 

Steam and Origin Attack?

They have step two verification now on Origin. Dunno how well it works but I have mine turned on. Just food for thought.

 

Origin

Hi 123..4

Well, your Windows 10 version is totally up to date . ..

I just checked on the Origin website, they suggest clearing your Origin cache for this roblem:

Origin is running, close it by clicking Origin in the menu bar then Exit.

Double-check that Origin is fully closed. If it isn’t, you won’t be able to complete all the steps.

To double-check, open Task Manager and go to Processes. Make sure that Origin.exe and OriginWebHelperService.exe aren’t there. If they are, end the tasks to close them.

Hold the Windows key + R.

In the command box that opens, type %ProgramData%/Origin then click OK