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Do I have to buy a game again if I uninstall it on Origin?

Will I have to reinstall my games if I uninstall Origin? Hey. Yes, after uninstall origin you need to download them again.
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Will I lose my games if I uninstall Origin?

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 uninstall Sims from Origin?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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Can I reinstall Sims 4 after uninstalling on Origin?

After you're finished with the uninstall. Log into Origin with your username and password that you used to register Sims 4 and it's packs with. Go to Game Library to find Sims 4. It should be ready to install with all it's purchased content.
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How do I redownload a game from Origin?

Right-click the Origin folder and click Delete, then Yes. Redownload the Origin installer for PC. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Can you redownload a game if you delete it?

If you would like to install the game to the PS4™ console storage, you may need to delete some applications. Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games — you can redownload the application from your Library whenever you like.
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How many times can you download a game on Origin?

This is because you can only install your game on up to five computers per 24-hour period, as mentioned in our Terms of Service. Here are some things that can count as a new computer: using a different computer. changing the hardware in your current computer.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall games on 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 reinstall a game after uninstalling it from Origin?

Re: Can i reinstall games after uninstalling them? Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.
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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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Is Origin necessary for sims?

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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Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4?

Do I still need Origin / EA Account to play The Sims 4? Yes. One of the main features of The Sims 4 is the Online Gallery where you can download creations made by other players.
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How do I uninstall Sims 4 but keep saved games?

Find your saved games folder--it's generally in Documents, in a folder called Electronic Arts or EA Games. Copy the saved games elsewhere while you uninstall and reinstall your game, then copy them back into the folder afterward.
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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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What happens if I uninstall my Sims game?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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Does Origin save your Sims game?

Origin does not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space.
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Is EA Origin shutting down?

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 the EA app. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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Is EA Desktop better than Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software.
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Can I transfer my Origin games to another 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 you keep EA Play games forever?

Members have unlimited access to the full versions of a selection of games published by EA, dubbed "the Vault", for as long as their membership is active. If membership is suspended, the games can no longer be played, but all progress and game saves are retained.
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Do games expire on Origin?

Once you make a purchase of game from Origin, it is added to your account and you keep them forever.
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Does Origin take a lot of storage?

Conclusion. Origin is a popular platform for PC gamers. However, Origin games can take up a lot of space. Sometimes, people may don't know how to move Origin games to another drive/PC.
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What happens if you buy a game and delete it?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games or applications — you can re-download your purchases from your game library whenever you like. Go to Settings > Storage > Games and Apps.
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How do I reinstall a game I accidentally uninstalled?

Method 1: Restore Deleted Games on PC by Restoring from Recycle Bin
  1. Double click on the recycle bin to open it.
  2. Go through the files in the recycle bin and locate your game file.
  3. Once your find it, right-click on the game file.
  4. Click on Restore in the list that shows.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.
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