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How to delete account Origin?

Since 2020, Origin has been known as the “EA Desktop App” following a rebranding and is still used to buy, download, and install EA games. Unfortunately, there is no direct option in the EA account to delete the EA account. To cancel the EA account subscription, you should contact EA customer service directly.
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How do I delete a linked account on Origin?

Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it. Read the disclaimer and make sure you want to unlink, knowing all the risks above. Check the box next to I understand and wish to continue.
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Can I delete my Sims account?

Deactivating your SIMS ID Account

Users that have created an account through an invite process can now self-deactivate that account. This will delete the account.
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How do I permanently delete Origin games?

PC
  1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
  2. Click Uninstall a program under Programs.
  3. Click Origin, then click Uninstall. You'll get a warning that EA games may not be functional.
  4. Click Uninstall.
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How do I remove my Origin account from steam?

To unlink your Origin account you will need the email address of the account currently linked to Steam (the wrong one), access to that email, and your Steam ID. Unfortunately, you will need to go through EA's customer service chat to delink an account, as it cannot be done yourself.
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How to Delete EA Origin Account

Are Origin and Steam accounts linked?

Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.
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Why can't I unlink my EA account from Steam?

Can't I unlink the Ea account from steam ? No the linking is done on EA's end which Steam has no access to. To play our games on other platforms, you need to link your platform accounts to your EA Account.
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Why can't I delete Origin?

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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How do I reset Origin?

Here's how to do it:
  1. Download the Reset Origin tool.
  2. Open a Finder window and navigate to your Downloads folder.
  3. Find ResetOrigin. ...
  4. Double-click the ResetOrigin file in the expanded window. ...
  5. Click the Reset Origin button. ...
  6. Enter your password and click OK to start the reset.
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Does deleting Origin delete the Sims?

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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How do you delete Sims and start over?

To reset your game:
  1. Go to My Documents.
  2. Find The Sims 4 folder.
  3. Click on it and press Delete.
  4. Confirm you want to delete the folder.
  5. Empty your Recycle Bin.
  6. Restart your computer.
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Can I make a new EA account?

You can also create an account once you download the EA app.
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When you're registering your new EA Account, we'll ask for some information so we can get to know you:
  1. your email address – so we can keep in touch. ...
  2. a Public ID – this is how you'll be known in your games, on our websites, and on our forums at Answers HQ.
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Can you remove a game from Origin account?

Delete a game from your game's list. > Origin > Account > Games > Pick the game you want to delete > Delete > Done! Note* You need to log in (be online) in to your Origin account in order to delete it. You can't delete your account if it is connected to many games.
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Can you link 2 Origin accounts?

If you are looking to merge two Origin accounts together, you will need to contact an EA Game Advisor for assistance, however please do note that some limitations may apply. Certain titles / previous purchases may not be able to be transferred. Some cloud saves may not transfer.
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How do I delete an app from Origin?

Uninstalling an App is easy. Right-click on the App icon in the Apps Gallery and choose Uninstall from the shortcut menu.
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Why did Origin shut down?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.
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Can you not use Origin anymore?

The new EA app replacing Origin is still a launcher you'll only ever use when forced to. Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA").
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Why did EA drop Origin?

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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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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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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What happens if I unlink my EA account?

Progress you make on your Ultimate Team is saved on your EA Account, so unlinking your Xbox account would not reset or transfer that progress.
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Why is there no unlink button in EA account?

Re: It's not showing an unlink option to unlink accounts

You would need to log into the EA Account management website in order to unlink the accounts. I'd recommend checking out the account unlinking article on the EA Help website for more info on how it works, as well as the risks that come with unlinking accounts.
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Should I play apex on Steam or Origin?

The Steam integration is a godsend to a lot of players, and it's a lot smoother than the old integration with Origin importing players' Steam friends lists across, too. Respawn/EA If you like having all your games under the one launcher, Apex moving to Steam is a big plus.
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Are EA app and Origin accounts the same?

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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