SC2 cannot 'Launch' on my new Lenovo IdeaPad

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For years I have played SC2 on my Lenovo Yoga.
Recently the bottom of the screen started to get blur as it heats up, so cannot read chats. Saw a Lenovo IdeaPad on offer, bought it, installed SC2.
On the IdeaPad, I can load and log in. I can also chat with friends.
But when I click on “Play”, it shows “Launching” for a while then it shows “Play” again. This is repeated each time I click on “Play”.

I have already clicked on the options to “Scan and repair” and to “Check for updates”, but it is still the same.

Is there some something else I need to do on my IdeaPad or on SC2 for it to “Launch” successfully ?

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In cases where the Play button doesn’t seem to do anything, it’s 99% of the time something that is blocking launcher (an app) from launching the game (child app).

You’re going to need to dig around your antivirus, antimalware, firewalls (windows and/or 3rd party), user permissions, etc.

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Thank you. Maybe the new antivirus on the new notebook is over-zealous. Will get IT friend to look into it this weekend.
Thanks again. Now can see light at the end of the tunnel.

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Turned off the antivirus. still cannot launch.
Uninstalled, deleted files, re-installed, still cannot launch.
Checked firewalls, still cannot launch.

Any suggestions on what else I can do to make it launch ?

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Has anyone successfully installed SC2 on the Lenovo IdeaPad and played on it ?
Have uninstalled and re-installed twice, but it still will not “Launch”.

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There are a few people on other sites mentioning they play SC2 on it, it definitely works…
I would recommend trying the solution posted here, or open a support ticket if you need more help