Spore installed through Origin can't install Galactic Adventures using disk.

[Dem227]

I have just recently installed spore through origin so I could up date it. I then went to install back my Galactic Adventures through disk, only to have it tell me I need to install Spore! I already have installed Spore! What do I do? 

[vlevin · Accepted solution]

@Freggi-Liz

Before your reply, I contacted an advisor, and he added a download version of GA to my Origin account.

The problem might be caused by incompatibility with new operating systems like Windows 10.

Anyway, your advice hits the bull's-eye. Thanks for that.

[Freggi-Liz]

Hi @Dem227

You can do the following steps

Open Origin

Navigate to the Spore cover

Right-click on the game cover

Select Repair Game

~Liz

[vlevin]

@Freggi-Liz 

I have the same problem, and your solution doesn't work.

My Spore is installed through Origin and my GA is disc ver., just like the first person's.  My OS is Windows 10 Home Edition.

[Freggi-Liz]

Hi @vlevin 

It would be better if you play GA instead of a physical version (CD) to a digital download.
Please contact a game advisor for further assistance

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Answer-HQ/How-to-contact-a-Game-Advisor-using-the-new-EA-Help-page/m-p/2161...

https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/contact-ea-help/

[vlevin · Accepted solution]

@Freggi-Liz

Before your reply, I contacted an advisor, and he added a download version of GA to my Origin account.

The problem might be caused by incompatibility with new operating systems like Windows 10.

Anyway, your advice hits the bull's-eye. Thanks for that.

[Freggi-Liz]

@vlevin 

Excuse me, I didn`t see.  But I'm glad when I hit a bulls-eye. 

Otherwise use the compatible mode, when the game doesnt run fine on newer Windows.. 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15078/windows-make-older-programs-compatible