"the game cannot start there seems to be a problem contacting a license server...."

[chrystalcassell]

just installed spore, cannot register online.  Internet connection is slower, but functional.  Not firewalled, struggling to resolve this issue... any help/suggestions would be appreciated 

[Freggi-Liz · Accepted solution]

@PinkyFloo Hi

Thank you for your constructive feedback.
I'll known these guide, unfortunately he does not works to all games.

Games on Mac have a different structure and therefore this guide is only for PC users.

Always contact a game advisor, if you get such error message

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

[EA_Guy]

Hi chrystalcassell,

For assistance with this issue you'll need to speak to a Game Advisor. 

You can contact support by following the steps below:

• Click on the following link: https://help.ea.com/contact-us
• Make sure you are logged in (top right corner)
• Click on the blue button "Contact a Game Advisor"
• Enter the name of your game or product (or "Origin" for account-related issues) and click "Find Solutions"
• Select the type of issue and the platform you play on, and click on "Find Solutions".
• Click on the blue button "I still need help" if the FAQ articles do not apply to your situation.
• Select a contact option. Note that you may get different contact options depending on your country.

Thanks

EAGuy

[PinkyFloo]

https://www.reddit.com/r/origin/comments/a126gi/fix_old_games_license_server_error/

[Freggi-Liz · Accepted solution]

@PinkyFloo Hi

Thank you for your constructive feedback.
I'll known these guide, unfortunately he does not works to all games.

Games on Mac have a different structure and therefore this guide is only for PC users.

Always contact a game advisor, if you get such error message

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

[PinkyFloo]

They won't answer, they don't care my man