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I reformatted my computer and everything else works fine. But when attempt to launch strategic Command I get this error message:

"Could not initialize SEAM manger or invalid serial key"

I'm sure there is a simple solution to this.

Try first Step 1 and if the issue still persists try Step 2.
Step 1: Run the game as Administrator

- Right-click the game in your Steam Library.
- Go to Properties, then to the Local Files tab.
- Click Browse Local Files.
- Locate the game executable (the application file).
- Right-click it and go to Properties.
- Click the Compatibility tab.
- Check the "Run this program as an administrator" box.
- Click Apply. Having done this, restart Steam and try launching the game again.


Step 2: Run Steam as Administrator

- Navigate your Steam installation file (By default, it is in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
- Right-click the Steam executable.
- Follow the above steps to set it to Run as Administrator.
- Restart Steam.

I'm afraid it's not working. Question: If I uninstall it and reinstall it will I still be able to access my PBEM games?

BTW my version of the game through Slitherines not Steam.

A full uninstall and reinstall will likely resolve the issue for you, and no issue with PBEM, in terms of losing access to your PBEM games if you do so.

Thanks Hubert.