[March of Empires] In windows launches different game ID wave not changed any login within windows. just happened 10-21

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in windows launches different game ID wave not changed any login within windows. just happened 10-21

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7 months ago

Hi there! I understand that your March of Empires game on Windows is launching with a different game ID, even though you haven’t changed any login details, and this started happening around October 21, 2023. Let’s try to get this sorted out.

To clarify first, when you say “different game ID,” do you mean the game is loading a different player profile or account than usual? Or is it showing something unusual related to game identification? Also, are you using any kind of account linking, like with Facebook, Google, or Gameloft account?

In the meantime, here is a step-by-step approach to troubleshoot this:

1. Force Close and Restart the Game
Sometimes cached sessions or processes might mismatch your account. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, find "March of Empires," and end the task completely before restarting it.

2. Check Login Account
Double-check that you are logging in with the correct account credentials, especially if you use linked accounts. Sometimes auto-login might switch if multiple accounts have been used on the same device.

3. Clear Cache and App Data
For Windows app versions, there is an option to clear app data without uninstalling:
- Right-click on the March of Empires app in the Start Menu or Apps & Features.
- Select App Settings.
- Scroll and choose “Reset” or “Repair” to clear cache and reset app data. This will not uninstall but can fix account loading problems.

4. Verify Network Connection and Firewall
Ensure your network connection is stable and that your firewall or antivirus isn’t blocking parts of the game, which could cause server miscommunication leading to ID mix-ups.

5. Re-login and Account Recovery
Log out of the game completely, then log back in carefully to the correct account. If you have linked your account to Gameloft or other services, try logging in through their website to check your account status and see if it matches what the game shows.

6. Check for Updates
Make sure your game and Windows OS are updated to the latest version. Developers sometimes fix such bugs through patches.

If after these steps you still see a different game ID or profile load, it may be a server-side issue or a bug specific to your account/device. At that point, I would recommend contacting Gameloft support directly by emailing [email protected] with your account details so they can investigate any potential account mix-ups or server sync issues.

Let me know how these initial steps go, and whether you noticed anything unusual during login or any error messages. I’m here to help you get back to your right game profile!

Are you satisfied with this approach, or should I help with any of these steps in more detail?

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