ERROR MESSAGE: -4200:
“Could not activate this game because this computer does not have the required displayname field.”
If your PC can’t play this game, you may need to log in with an account that has access to the displayname field.”
We've had this problem and we’re here to explain what you can do to fix it and get back to playing.
Error: Could not activate this game because this computer does not have the required displayname field.
When the error pops up, go to the Origin Store and add the game to your library. Then, try installing the game again.
EA reported a bug that caused Origin to fail to update the registry on some Windows 10 PCs. Unfortunately, this bug was not resolved.
we’ve been having issues with the game activation. We are working on a solution to address this issue.
we’re here to assist you. We’re seeing this bug here on the AHQ. We’re going to be helping you and helping others through the Origin support team as well.
If you’re not playing FIFA 20 and you’re having these activation issues, please download the EA Origin app and log in with your EA Origin account.
Restore your purchased content and try again.
You will see a button saying “Try Again” click on this. This will start a log that will help us with our troubleshooting.
Click on the “Try Again” button.
[Information Request] "We could not activate DisplayName field missing from registry" Error. November 2012 by EA_Byrne.
. ''too many computers have accessed this account's version of DisplayName field missing from registry, recently. Please try again later'' error is shown.
Issue:
Can't Activate due to Missing Displayname Field Error
Cause:
Origin isn't able to create the registration value in the registry.
Resolution:
This issue is caused by the game being out of date with respect to its version of the registry and is not caused by any issue with your PC. You can be sure that your PC is functioning correctly and that the registry is updated when it runs.
If your PC can’t play this game, you may need to log in with an account that has access to the DisplayName field.”
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