Hi,
The error message that you're getting may be due to corrupted game installation files, compatibility issues with the game and the Windows 10 PC, and software conflicts that occur when running the game. Let's isolate your concern by answering the following questions:
- Did you download the game from the Windows Store?
- Is this the only game you're encountering this issue?
Meanwhile, here are the troubleshooting solutions that you may perform to resolve this concern:
I have uninstalled and reinstalled Steam and all the Battleye folders and software, everything has been tried in compatibility mode, and everything is running with Admin privileges. I just tonight finished a repair installation on my Windows 10 OS, it's all completely up to date and I have the same exact issue. Apr 24, 2017 Just purchased and installed Academagia on steam. When launching, UAC requests admin permissions. After I (begrudgingly) grant admin permissions, the game fails to launch with the following message: Steam initialization failed. Application will be terminated. Ive verified the integrity of the gam. So I found the CD set of Age of Empires 3 in a old box and decided to install it on my Windows 10 laptop. The install went fine nothing wrong there, but when I try to start up AoE it will show a screen that has play, uninstall, website and exit as the options.
Solution 1: Run the Windows apps troubleshooter
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The Windows apps troubleshooter can help resolve issues with Windows 10 games and apps. Click this link to proceed.
- I play Age of Mythology regularly on my computer. However, after getting a new adapter so I could play online, I downloaded the new Windows 10 system and all of a sudden my game keeps getting the ‘initialization failed’ message. I tried the method listed above, but it is not working.
- Just purchased and installed Academagia on steam. When launching, UAC requests admin permissions. After I (begrudgingly) grant admin permissions, the game fails to launch with the following message: Steam initialization failed. Application will be terminated. Ive verified the integrity of the gam.
Solution 2: Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
This troubleshooter will allow the program to run using settings from a previous version of Windows. Refer to Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows for the steps.
Solution 3: Check for updates
We release updates to address common issues with Windows 10 programs. See How to get software and driver updates for Windows 10 for the steps.
Solution 4: Perform a clean boot
This can help resolve software conflicts that occur when running a game on Windows 10. See How to perform a clean boot in Windows for the steps.
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