Age of Empires II HD Patch 4.3 Released: Forgotten Empires

The highly anticipated patch 4.3 has finally been released, bringing with it a host of exciting changes for Age of Empire II fans.

While some players may be eager to dive straight into the new features and fixes included in this latest update, others continue to struggle with an ongoing issue that still plagues many: the frustrating 'validating subscriptions' bug.

The validating subscriptions problem has been causing headaches for countless gamers across various platforms since its initial appearance. Characterized by a persistent counter that seems determined not to stop climbing - regardless of user attempts to either pause or cancel their subscription altogether.

If you're among those still wrestling with this infuriating issue, don't despair! There are potential solutions available to help put an end to the never-ending cycle once and for all.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to resolve the validating subscriptions bug in Age of Empires II HD:

1. Launch your game client (Steam or Origin) as administrator.

2. Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Account'.

3. Underneath 'Subscriptions', look out for an option labeled 'Manage Subscriptions'. Clicking this should open up a new window displaying all active subscriptions associated with your account.

For those experiencing issues specifically on the Windows Store version of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, follow these additional steps:

1. Open Control Panel and ensure that View is set to Large Icons.

2. Double-click 'System' within Programs & Features/Programs & Updates depending upon operating system used (Windows 10 or earlier / Windows 8).

3. In the resulting System Properties window, click on 'Advanced'.

4. Underneath Performance, select “Settings” from drop-down menu if present; otherwise scroll down further until you see an option called 'Visual Effects' - toggle it off.

5. After completing these steps restart your computer before attempting to launch Age of Empires II again.

By following this simple yet effective process, many users have reportedly been able to finally put the validating subscriptions bug behind them forevermore!

Remember that some issues may still persist due to hardware compatibility problems or other factors beyond our control; therefore patience and persistence remain key when troubleshooting these sorts of complex technical hiccups. Good luck!

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