Mass Effect doesn't start: You can do that

If the game Mass Effect does not start on your PC, you can usually solve the problem quickly and easily by yourself. This practical tip will tell you which options you have to solve the problem.

Mass Effect doesn't start: Tips for problem solving

Below we give you tips so that Mass Effect starts again on your PC.

• Origin's cloud storage often causes problems, making the game unable to start.
• Therefore, deactivate cloud storage. To do this, open Origin and click on "Origin" and "Application Settings" and "Origin in game" at the top. Uncheck "Activate Origin in game".
• Likewise, you must remove the checkmark under "Activate cloud storage for all supported games" under "General".
• The game may also be blocked by your firewall or antivirus. Therefore, add the game to the exception list to prevent this.

Other solutions: Mass Effect does not start

• An available patch can also fix the problem. You can find all available patches for the game on the Bioware website.
• As a precaution, you should close all background programs before starting the game as they may hinder the start of the program.
• You can create a shortcut for the game on the desktop. Therefore, open the "Origin" folder and search for "Mass Effect" here. You can copy the associated ".exe" file to the desktop.
• Then right-click on the file and switch to the "Compatibility" tab. A little further down, tick the box "Run the program as an administrator". Save with a click on "OK".
• If you have further problems, you can also contact EA customer service. This is at your side with advice and action.

This practical tip is based on Origin 9.5 under Windows 7. In the next practical tip, find out when Mass Effect 4 will be released.