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Is Origin okay to install?

Origin is owned and operated by one of the largest and longest successfully operating game development and publishing companies: Electronic Arts. Although their application does leave a lot to be desired, a lot of EA's games can only be found on there. Is it safe? Yes.
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Is it safe to download Origins?

Origin is powered by EA and is completely safe to run.
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Is EA Origin safe to use?

Course it's safe. It's the EA shop for games. its safe its EA's version of Steam. EA are not shady since they are one of the biggest game companies in the world.
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Can I still install Origin?

Is Origin still available? Yes, Origin is still available but EA has announced it will phase out the platform and replace it with the EA App. However, not all titles and content are yet available in the new EA App.
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Should I use Origin or EA?

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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How To Download & Install Origin On PC After Origin Got Discontinued, Install Origin After Shutdown

Why is EA shutting down Origin?

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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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.
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Will I lose Sims if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? 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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Does Steam still use Origin?

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.
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How to install Sims without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free on Steam
  1. Log into Steam in the app or web browser.
  2. Search for the Sims 4.
  3. Scroll down and click Add to Library.
  4. Click OK.
  5. The Sims 4 should be in the left game menu panel.
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What replaced Origin?

EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam - making cross-play much easier than before.
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Why can't I use Origin anymore?

Origin is being retired as the company refocuses on using brand names that start with 'EA. '
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Will EA ever get rid of Origin?

EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin. When you log in to the launcher, you will see a notification saying that later this year, the EA app for Windows will replace Origin as the destination for purchasing, downloading, and playing EA games.
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Is Origin good for Windows?

Origin PC builds good, solid systems. Unless you're looking for something dirt cheap, you'll be able to put together something you like at a price you tolerate.
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What happens if I delete Origin app?

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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Will uninstalling Origin uninstall my games?

Yes, after uninstall origin you need to download them again. This is not the case if you are uninstallig origin on your own (http://help.ea.com/en/article/manually-uninstalling-origin/).
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Which is better Steam or Origin?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA's, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.
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Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?

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. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.
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Why do I need Origin if I have Steam?

It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.
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How to uninstall Sims 3 without Origin?

For PC (discs)
  1. Click the Start button and select My Computer.
  2. Select the Local Disk (C:) drive folder.
  3. Select the Program Files folder. For 64-bit, select Program Files (x86).
  4. Select the Electronic Arts folder if installed from the disc.
  5. Right-click on the folders of the packs you want to uninstall and select Delete.
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Why did Sims 4 delete everything?

This can happen if Origin switches you to the Sims 4 Legacy Edition, which uses its own folder, or if the existing user folder is removed from Documents\Electronic Arts. The most common cause of that is OneDrive uploading the folder to cloud storage and simultaneously removing it from your hard drive.
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Why did Sims 4 uninstall?

Re: Sims 4 uninstalled itself

It turned out that it was looking in the wrong place when it tried to pull the game files. If you go into your Game Library, then select Sims 4, there's a little gear icon that should give you the option to look at where the files are being pointed too.
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Can I still play Sims 4 if I delete 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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Is Sims 4 free with Origin?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.
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Will Sims be free on Origin?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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