error message " this file does not a have a program associated with it [ Edited ]

[ORCBREATH1]

When I attempt to log onto the game I get an error stating    "This file does not have a program associated with it for preforming this action. Please install a program or if one is already installed, create an association in the default programs control panel"    This problem did not exist when I first installed this game months ago, then I stopped playing for about three months and when I tried to log on a week ago I got this error.  I have uninstalled, and reinstalled the game but I get the same error message? Does anyone have a solution to this issue?

[2042isNotBF · Accepted solution]

Hi tsalagi1839, if not done already run repair game also update all this please.

Latest version of DirectX see this page
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/confirmation.aspx?id=35

Reinstall Microsoft C++
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30679

Update your Microsoft .NET framework.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=30653

Adobe Flash Player update

http://get.adobe.com/de/flashplayer/

Another thing to try is re- install origin only.

1. Uninstall Origin completely from Windows Control Panel.
2. Reboot your PC. This is important to clear out any lingering registry files or directories.
3. Download the latest here: http://origin.com/download
4. Install Origin You should not be prompted to update.

[2042isNotBF · Accepted solution]

Hi tsalagi1839, if not done already run repair game also update all this please.

Latest version of DirectX see this page
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/confirmation.aspx?id=35

Reinstall Microsoft C++
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30679

Update your Microsoft .NET framework.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=30653

Adobe Flash Player update

http://get.adobe.com/de/flashplayer/

Another thing to try is re- install origin only.

1. Uninstall Origin completely from Windows Control Panel.
2. Reboot your PC. This is important to clear out any lingering registry files or directories.
3. Download the latest here: http://origin.com/download
4. Install Origin You should not be prompted to update.

[ORCBREATH1]

Thanks, it's now connecting, and I'm able to play. Thanks again!!!!!

[The_Ic3mann]

This just means that you were logged out of your EA app while you are still logged in Steam. Occationally you get logged out of the EA app for security reasons. Log back it, then launch the game from Steam and it should work.