The secret to maintaining your composure when your PC takes a long coffee break and doesn't come back ....
go to the bookstore and find a very informational book YOU can comprehend when reading (from $15 - $75 but well worth the money) on general PC repair and program issues. Even better if you can find one that covers the Windows programs in your PC.
It really helps to have something on PAPER, that can walk you through "all the places to look" without having a degree in computer programming! A simple typo error in instructions or lack of proper installation directions can cause many a temper to flare.
I learned this after pitching a new hard drive out into the front yard one day many years ago (the days of DOS without plug+play) ..... dirt and two chow dogs made it beyond repairable after I calmed down.
Have you thought of making a permanent locked thread that addresses this issue with "step by step" troubleshooting process for registration issues? It is very confusing when you get all kinds of different directions & incorrect or outdated (EA.com for one) info from the game suppliers vs your site's info. This will make my third time having to uninstall and install because of their terrible information!
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