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Can I Uninstall and reinstall Origin?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Can I Uninstall and reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Actually reinstalling the Origin won't affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.
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Will I lose my progress if I Uninstall Origin?

No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!
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What happens if I reset Origin?

After restarting with Reset Origin, the following happens: The application code is deleted, and as a result the application has no state. Variables are deleted, and the values are lost. Retain variables are deleted, and the values are lost.
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How do I Uninstall and reinstall Origin on Windows?

Method 1: How to Uninstall Origin in Control Panel
  1. Step 1: Press Win + S to open the Windows Search utility. ...
  2. Step 2: In Control Panel, select View by: Category and click Uninstall a program.
  3. Step 3: When you get the list of your installed programs and features, you can scroll down and right-click Origin.
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How To Reinstall Origin & Backup Your Games (No Need To Redownload All Of Your Games)

How do I repair Origin installation?

Try re-installing Origin:
  1. Close the Origin client.
  2. Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu).
  3. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs.
  4. Click on Origin and uninstall.
  5. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.
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How do I reinstall Origin on Windows 10?

On PC:
  1. Find your Origin installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
  2. Right-click the Origin folder and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the Origin installer for PC.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Does Origin back up saves?

Beginning with Origin 2018b, Origin can save multiple backup files, one for each named project.
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Will I lose my games if I create a new Origin account?

Some of our games let you save your progress to our cloud. That means that you can access your games and saves from other computers or consoles, as long as you're signed in to your account. If we move your game from one account to another, you'll lose access to your cloud saves.
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How to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Is the EA app replacing Origin?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.
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Is the EA app going to replace Origin?

If you're a Windows user, the EA app is available to download from EA's website now and Origin users will be prompted to make the switch in due course. For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes.
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How do I get my Origin games back?

Find the game you need to locate in your Game Library. Right-click the game tile and select Locate game. Find the folder where the game is located, then click Select Folder.
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Why did I lose all my games in Origin?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.
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Can you reinstall games Origin?

When you buy a digital version of a game or downloadable content (DLC) for a game through Origin — either from the Store tab in the client or on origin.com — it's automatically added to My Game Library. You can also add games you buy outside of Origin, including physical games.
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Will my Origin games transfer to a new computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.
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Can I transfer my Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.
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Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.
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How do I reinstall Origin games without redownloading?

Close down Origin (if its open), Navigate to the folder, and back up all of the game installs In the folder you will find subfolders that are named after all of your games (i.e. "Battlefield 3" ) - copy or move these to the desktop (or another easy to find place) - this may take a while depending on your setup, my ...
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Does Origin still work on Windows 10?

That is why we are proud to announce that all ORIGIN PC desktops and laptops are now compatible with Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 10.
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Why is my Origin app not working?

Go to your phone's settings and check your network or wifi to make sure you're connected. Go to your phone's settings and upgrade to iOS 1.1 or higher. If you can't upgrade right now, manage your account online at My Account.
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How do I clear my Origin cache?

The EA app
  1. Select the three dashes in the far-left corner of the EA app.
  2. Scroll to Help.
  3. Click App recovery.
  4. Select Clear cache.
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Do I need Origin on my computer?

As Ivrognard mentions, Origin is needed. It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.
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Can Origin run on Windows 11?

These system requirements apply to the most recent release of Origin and OriginPro. Hard Disk Space: 2.0 GB of free hard disk space for program installation + Help files (does not include data storage). Browser: It requires Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7, or Microsoft Edge on Windows 11.
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