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Can Origin be deleted?

Click Uninstall a program under Programs. Click Origin
Origin
Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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, then click Uninstall
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How do I completely remove Origin?

How to uninstall Origin on your Mac
  1. Quit Origin.
  2. Drag the application to the Trash.
  3. Click on the Desktop to make the Finder active.
  4. Choose the Go menu at the top of the screen and select Go to Folder.
  5. Paste each of the folder paths, one at a time, into the textbox and press Return. ...
  6. Empty the Trash afterward.
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Can I delete the Origin file?

Select the C: drive. Select the Program Files folder. On 64-bit systems it's called Program Files (x86). Right-click the Origin folder and select Delete.
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Why can't i delete Origin on my PC?

Step 1: Press Win + S to open the Windows Search utility. Then search for Control Panel and open it. Step 2: In Control Panel, select View by: Category and click Uninstall a program. 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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Can I delete Origin with EA app?

When you install the EA app, it will automatically delete Origin and replace it. Upon logging into the new client, you can browse the store, which is now integrated with the EA Play subscription service, and start downloading games.
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Do I need Origin with EA app?

Will the EA app replace Origin? Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
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Will I lose Sims if I Uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? 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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Should I delete Origin if I have EA Desktop?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.
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Do I need Origin to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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What is Origin on my computer?

Origin is an online gaming and digital distribution platform. Free download the latest offline installer of Origin app for PC (Windows 10/8/7) and macOS. Developer.
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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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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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Is The Sims 4 free forever?

That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course. Although it is only and exclusively the base game (without any kind of expansion or downloadable content), a free horse...
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Is Sims 4 better on Steam or Origin?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).
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Will uninstalling Origin Uninstall my games?

Yes, after uninstall origin you need to download them again.
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What replaced Origin?

EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam - making cross-play much easier than before.
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Will reinstalling Origin delete my games?

I can say from experience that even re-installing Origin didn't affect my game progress at all. I had an issue where I tried to repair my game but it failed and wouldn't let me play, I uninstalled Origin and then reinstalled it and all was fine. My saves were there.
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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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Will I lose all my games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases.
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Does The Sims Origin slow down your computer?

Not unless the hardware is failing, and then it doesn't get slow… and in that rare case where the hard drive is failing and it is operating more slowly… it is so slow that the laptop wouldn't be *functional*.
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Why did Origin switch to EA?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...
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Is Origin linked to EA?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play.
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Is Origin and EA the same thing?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.
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Why do I need an Origin account?

Origin is a video game digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts. This platform is used by the university to install certain items of software from games to applications. To access this platform, you must have an account.
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