Can't host or join a game

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Can't host or join a game

Postby JediMind » 03 Nov 2015, 09:21

When I try to join or host a game I get this in a Error box. I'm on windows 10. I would love to play this game again so any help would be great.

Update started at 2015-11-03 02:03:35
Using game path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\supreme commander forged alliance
Using appdata: C:\ProgramData\FAForever
Connected to update server at 2015-11-03 02:03:35
EXCEPTION: WindowsError((5, 'Access is denied'))
Disconnected from server at 2015-11-03 02:03:35
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Re: Can't host or join a game

Postby Harpster » 25 Jan 2016, 13:35

I have the same error did you managed to fix yours, if so do let me know :)

This is what my msg shows :

Update started at 2016-01-25 12:33:54
Using game path: d:\games\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander - Forged Alliance
Using appdata: C:\ProgramData\FAForever
Connected to update server at 2016-01-25 12:33:54
EXCEPTION: WindowsError((5, 'Adgang n\xe6gtet'))
Disconnected from server at 2016-01-25 12:33:54
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Re: Can't host or join a game

Postby SpdyGonzalez » 25 Jan 2016, 20:09

Try to run as administrator and /or compatibily mode set to windows 7
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Re: Can't host or join a game

Postby Harpster » 26 Jan 2016, 06:40

SpdyGonzales wrote:Try to run as administrator and /or compatibily mode set to windows 7


Running it as Administrator actually worked, which i don`t understand but hey it worked so many thanks for your input bud :)
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