Hello jrichards I did all of that all I got was a 3 second spinning wheel and nothing popped up, it wouldn't run at all from ANY location.
I did manage to get it to work. I'm going to put up everything I did to get it to work, it's probably a little redundant. But here goes.
When I decided to reinstall the game for a third time, I made certain I right clicked on everything that is required to install and run the game,
AND Clicked "Run As Administrator" I crossed all the "Ts" and Dotted the "I" this time.
Here goes. this is for some of the people that may not be so PC savvy.
This is everything that worked for me.
Windows 10
Open any folder short cut on your desk top ie; documents
Scroll down to OS(c:) click OS(c:) once
In the new right window, double click "Program files x86"
Double click "EA games"
Double click "Earth and Beyond"
Double click "EBCONFIG"
Look for "E&B Config"
Right click on the "E&B Config" and click Send to----click on "Desktop (create short cut)"
Close all your windows and programs you might have running.
Go to your desktop.
Right click on the new "Earth and Beyond Configuration" short cut you just created.
Click on the "Compatibility" tab
✓ the "Run this program in Compatibility mode"
Use the arrow down and select "Windows XP (service Pack 2)"
Below that window
✓ "Run This program as Administrator"
✓ "Register this product for restart"
Click Apply
Click OK
I did one other thing it was a little silly, that may or may not of had an in pack on the outcome.
Thanks Blacklung I just saw your reply as I just finished up.
How are things BL, I hope all is well with you and the team.