The activation limit for this serial number has been exceeded [ Edited ]

[EA_Najat]

The activation limit for this serial number has been exceeded

Copies of Burnout Paradise come with SolidShield digital rights management technology. This technology allows users to "authorize" up to five computers to play the game at the same time.

If you are coming close to your five machine limit, or wish to deauthorize a computer for any reason, you can deauthorize your system from playing Burnout Paradise right from your computer's Start menu.

To use the in-game deauthorization tool for Burnout Paradise, follow the steps below.

If you see this error message you will need to revoke licenses using the Activations.exe on PCs no longer using this game.
You can view the number of available activations by running the Activation.exe.

Solution: Revoke licenses 

Windows Vista/Windows 7

• Click on the Windows button on the Windows Taskbar.
• Select All Programs.
• Click on Games.
• Click on Games Explorer.
• Right-click on the Burnout Paradise icon.
• Click on Burnout Paradise - Deauthorize this machine. 

Windows XP

• Click on the Start Menu on the Windows Taskbar.
• Select All Programs
• Find the Electronic Arts folder.
• Roll over the Burnout Paradise  directory.
• Click on the Burnout Paradise  - Deauthorize this machine option.

If for any reason you cannot revoke the licences, you have to contact the customer support team here: Contact Us

[joseph101025]

I have the same problem, except i only use one PC and i reinstall windows every 2-12 months. I didn't know i have to deauth my copy every time i reinstall otherwise i get this.

EA if you are here for whatever reason any help would be useful.

Thanks!

[george2994]

hmm it's not good to buyers

[zhuyuanzhang1368]

I don't have Burnout Paradise installed on any other PC, but this one and it is giving me this error. I used to have the game installed on this PC a few years ago, but I had to factory reset my PC. Is there any other way around this error message than deauthorizing the game on other PCs?

[EA_Archi]

Hello @zhuyuanzhang1368 

I am really sorry, but if the solution from this thread is not working to fix your game, you should get in touch with EA Advisors directly https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/new/ 

Cheers,

Archi