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How do you make EA Play not run in the background?

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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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Application Settings, then toggle off the setting for Background Services. After that, open Services Management Console in windows and look for EABackgroundService and see service status (running) and startup type (automatic). What happens when the bug occurs?
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How do I stop EA from running in the background?

Stop most apps from running in the background
  1. Select Start , then select Settings > Privacy > Background apps.
  2. Under Background Apps, make sure Let apps run in the background is turned Off.
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How do I close the EA app?

Re: how to close app

Currently pressing the X will minimize the EA app, so you'd need to either select Exit from the menu (3-lines) in the top-left corner or right-click the EA app icon in your system tray and select Exit there instead.
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Why won t Origin open because of EA?

Close the Other EA App

The two apps can't run at the same time—if you try to run them both, you should see an error message. The same applies if you're trying to run Origin while EA Desktop is running. If you think one of the apps is running, make sure to close it fully before opening the other EA app.
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What is the point of EA Desktop?

EA Desktop is the name of Electronic Arts' new PC gaming software. It provides a sleek user experience and a central hub to access EA's PC releases.
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What is EA Play desktop?

EA Play is a gaming membership that lets you play some of EA's best games. Your membership comes with perks, like: Trying brand new games for a limited time before they launch. Saving 10% on EA digital purchases, like full games, expansion packs, and in-game currency.
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Can I run EA games without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.
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Do you need Origin to use EA Play?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.
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Does EA Play require Origin?

If Origin is not installed or running then games will not play.
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Can you stop EA Play?

Cancelling an EA Play membership

Click Cancel Membership to end your membership. Once you've confirmed you want to cancel, you'll continue to have your membership benefits until the end of your current billing cycle.
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Can you cancel EA Play and still play?

If you choose to cancel, you'll still have full access to your games until your billing period ends on [[ subscription.endDate ]]. Rejoining is easy — and all your games and play progress will be right here waiting for you.
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How do I cancel EA Play on Xbox app?

How do I cancel?
  1. Log in to account.microsoft.com.
  2. Click Services & subscriptions.
  3. Click Payment & billing under EA Play.
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How do I stop an app from running in the background on my Iphone?

From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close. Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.
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How do I get rid of background processes?

How to Fix Too Many Background Processes on Windows
  1. Manually Kill Processes Using Task Manager. ...
  2. Disable Startup Processes. ...
  3. Remove Third-Party Processes. ...
  4. Free Up System Resources Using System Configuration. ...
  5. Turn Off System Monitors.
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How do you stop apps running in the background on iOS?

For iOS Devices

If Background refresh is greyed out in the ON position, go To Settings App - > General - > Background App Refresh - > Turn on the option for the system, and then you can turn on / off by app.
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What is the difference between EA Play and Origin?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
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Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on.
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Can I play The Sims without EA Play?

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.
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Why do I need EA Play?

EA Play is the ultimate gaming destination for anyone who loves EA games. EA Play gives you more of your favorite Electronic Arts titles. More rewards, more exclusive trials, and more discounts – all for just $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year!
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Does EA Play worth it?

EA Play is overwhelmingly worth the money, even if you only subscribe to one month. Worth mentioning that if you find enough enjoyment from a couple of months of EA Play, then you should strongly consider the annual subscription.
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What is EA Play called now?

EA Access and Origin Access just got a new name and even more great benefits. Start getting more from the games you love. We've got some big news, starting today EA's two game membership services – EA Access and Origin Access – are now EA Play*, and Origin Access Premier is EA Play Pro.
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Does uninstalling EA Desktop uninstall games?

PSA: You cannot uninstall games with EA desktop app : r/pcgaming.
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Is Origin being discontinued?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
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