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Does deleting Origin delete games?

The uninstallation of the 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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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 you delete Origin?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? 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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Can you reinstall a game for free after uninstalling it on Origin?

@RandomEliax Yes you can, just log in to Origin client using the account you purchased the game with or redeemed the games product code under and the game should show under 'My Games'. From there you should be able to download it with out any charge! Let us know if you have any further questions!
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Will uninstalling Sims 4 delete everything?

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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How to uninstall games from Origin

Can I uninstall The Sims 4 from Origin and the reinstall?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.
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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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Can I uninstall Sims from Origin?

Using Origin (the easy way)

Click on The Sims 3 or The Sims 4 tile in your Game Library. Then: Click the cog by the Play button. Select Uninstall.
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Does uninstalling remove everything?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 from Origin?

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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How do I restore my Sims 4 game?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.
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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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Does Origin back up saves?

Beginning with Origin 2018b, Origin can save multiple backup files, one for each named project.
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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 I run games without Origin?

There is no possibility to get rid of Origin. The only way would be not playing EA games - every new EA game needs origin except Star Wars the Old Republic (which requires an EA/Origin account, but does not require the Origin application).
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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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Do you have to Uninstall Origin?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.
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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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Does Origin take up a lot of space?

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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What not to delete on PC?

Summary:
  1. Program files folder. Program files named folder contains all the programs that are installed in your PC by default. ...
  2. WinSxS folder. It comes under the windows folder that is abbreviated for windows side by side. ...
  3. System32 folder. ...
  4. Windows folder. ...
  5. System volume information folder. ...
  6. Swapfile. ...
  7. Pagefile.
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Is deleting better than uninstalling?

Does uninstalling an app on Android delete it? Yes, on Android devices “uninstall” is the same thing as “delete". When you remove an app you purchased, you can still reinstall it without having to pay again. However, deleting apps on Android won't always delete all of the app's files and associated data.
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What not to delete on a computer?

7 Files and Folders You Should Never Delete on Windows
  1. “Program Files” Folder. ...
  2. “Windows” Folder. ...
  3. “System32” Folder. ...
  4. “WinSxS” Folder. ...
  5. “System Volume Information” Folder. ...
  6. “Pagefile. ...
  7. “Swapfile. ...
  8. Author Introduction:
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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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How to uninstall Origin games?

How to uninstall Origin games:
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Select the My Games tab.
  4. Right-click the game tile you wish to uninstall.
  5. Select Uninstall from the pulldown menu.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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