How do I get my Origin games back?

Why has Origin deleted my games?

Usually when players report this issue, it turns out that they accidently created a new Origin account and are logging into Origin using that one, instead of the one they had originally purchased and redeemed their games with.

How do I reinstall Origin games without Redownloading?

leave the downloads running, close down Origin in the tray and then proceed to move your games that you backed up earlier to the desktop (or wherever) back to the games install directory. When prompted to "Merge Folders" click yes, and select "Move and Replace" if windows asks to overwrite any files. 7.

Can you redownload purchased games on Origin?

Re: how to redownload my game from origin? Log into Origin (or download it, if it is not already on your computer) and check under the 'My Games' tab for your purchased games. Please make sure you have "Show: All Games" in MY GAMES selected.

Can you uninstall Origin without losing games?

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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Does Origin save your purchases?

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Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded.

How do I reinstall EA Games?

Does uninstalling Origin delete saves?

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!

Can I redownload Origin games on a new computer?

Copy the Documents portion of all EA, Electronic Arts, Origin folders to the documents folder of the new computer. Choose one game at a time in Origin and begin the download. PAUSE it after 2-3 MB have downloaded. Right click on the game in Origin and choose Repair.

Why did The Sims 4 disappear from my Origin account?

if your game disappeared from your library, make sure that you are logged in with the correct account. People sometimes create more accounts then just one and a mistake can be easily made there.

Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves?

@ForeverWildfire While Origin supports cloud saving, the feature doesn't work for Sims 4 (or Sims 3). Save files are always stored locally on your hard drive, and they need to be on your hard drive for the game to read them.

Can I delete Origin and still play Sims 4?

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.

Where have my Sims games gone?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves.

Do Origin games expire?

The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.

Where are Origin games kept?

When you install a game through Origin, the files are copied to a certain folder on your hard drive. This folder is called the installation folder. The default path for EA Games is C:\Program Files(x86)\Origin Games. You can set the default installation path of a game or even move your game through Origin.

Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.

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.

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.

Is Origin and EA the same?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

Do games get removed from EA Play?

In 2020–2021 many third-party games were removed, and in April 2021 EA began removing older EA Sports games from the service. Subscribers can play selected titles for a limited time of eight hours, this does not apply to the "Pro" subscription tier.

How do I recover my EA EA account?

Restoring deleted accounts. If you want to regain access to your account once we've deleted it, you may be able to reset the password to get back in. You'll only be able to do this if you haven't already created another EA Account using the same email address that was on the account when it was deleted.

Will Origin refund games?

That's why Origin offers the great game guarantee, if you're unhappy with your purchase for any reason you can return it within 24 hours of the first time you play the game, within 7 days of purchase or within 7 days of the games release date for pre-ordered titles.

What will happen to my Origin account?

Those who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer all their games, cloud saves, friends lists, and content onto the EA app seamlessly.

Where are my Origin games in EA App?