Dragon Age Origins invalid license missing dll error code(s) [ Edited ]

[Sstgr]

Trying to play DA Origins on Windows 11, but whenever I try to launch I get an invalid license missing dll error code. I've tried downloading the nvidia physx solution, but it doesn't make a difference. Is there any other solution out there? I have the game installed on external drive if that makes a difference. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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[holger1405 · Accepted solution]

@kmac116 

Go to your ".....Dragon Age\__Installer\vc\vc2005sp1\redist" folder rand run the "vcredist_x86.exe" as Administrator. (Right click the exe > Run as Administrator.) > Reboot  > Test.

[Sstgr]

never mind. I figured it out - reinstalled the redist file windows c++ 2005

[kmac116]

@Sstgr I'm having the same issue and have been trying all the usual solutions. Where did you find this file?

[holger1405 · Accepted solution]

@kmac116 

Go to your ".....Dragon Age\__Installer\vc\vc2005sp1\redist" folder rand run the "vcredist_x86.exe" as Administrator. (Right click the exe > Run as Administrator.) > Reboot  > Test.

[elfutbolesmivida]

what am i supposed to do once i run it as administrator? 

[holger1405]

@elfutbolesmivida 

Restart your computer > Test the Game.

[Travburg1]

Hello,

I have Dragon Age Origins through Game Pass Ultimate on PC, and whether I try to launch it through the xbox app or the EA app I get the same error "Invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLL: [NxCharacter.dll] Error: 0x7E"

Now I've searched for a fix for a little while now to no avail. I am running Windows 11 and here are some methods I've tried:

-Repairing the installation

-Uninstalling and reinstalling

-Installing PhysX (which whenever I try to install, it states I have the current or newer version, therefore it will not install)

-Reinstalling DirectX through DXSETUP.exe in the redist folder which had seemingly no response

-Restarting my computer

-Linking the nxcharacter.dll file to the daorigins.exe file in the bin_ship folder

-Installing the game on a different drive

-Running the game as administrator

There may have been other methods I forgot about. However, as you can see I'm at my wit's end, so any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Travburg1

[holger1405]

@Travburg1 

Did you run the PhysX installer from the game folder?

• Try the NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software.
• Restart the PC.
• Test.

[Travburg1]

I downloaded the version 9.13.0604 from 2013 you linked to the Dragon Age Origins folder and ran it there and then the game finally started. Thanks!

[holger1405]

@Travburg1 

Very good!

Have fun gaming.