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Why can't i install a game on Origin?

Try re-installing Origin:
Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu). Click on Uninstall a program under Programs. Click on Origin and uninstall. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.
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Why won t my Sims game download on Origin?

Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.
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How do I install games on Origin?

Open the Origin client. Click Origin in the top menu bar. Choose Application Settings. Select the Installs & Saves tab.
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Download games to My Game Library
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. ...
  4. Download your game by:
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Is Origin no longer supported?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app. The new EA app left open beta today and is now available for download as EA's primary PC platform. The publisher claims that this new platform “is our fastest and lightest PC client to date.
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Is Origin being replaced?

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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Fix Can't Install Origin | Windows 10

Why is Sims 4 failing to download Origin?

To fix this you must be logged into User1: Move the Sims 4 app from User1's Applications folder to the System Applications folder. Open Origin > Installs & Saves > Game Library Location and change the install game location to /Applications. Quit Origin and run the Origin reset tool.
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How to install Sims 4 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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How do I fix my Origin download?

Try these fixes:
  1. Check your network.
  2. Update your network adapter driver.
  3. Run Origin as an administrator.
  4. Perform a clean boot.
  5. Start Origin in R&D mode.
  6. Clean the Origin cache file.
  7. Reinstall Origin.
  8. If your problem persists…
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Can I uninstall and reinstall 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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Why is my Origin app not working?

Go to your phone's settings and check your network or wifi to make sure you're connected. Go to your phone's settings and upgrade to iOS 1.1 or higher. If you can't upgrade right now, manage your account online at My Account.
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How do I uninstall Origin and reinstall Origin?

Find it in the Control Panel.
  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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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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Can I play my Sims without Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.
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What time is Sims 4 free?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? 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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How many times can you download Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: installing the Sims4 in multiple computers

You can install Sims 4 on up to 5 computers at the same time but you're only allowed to play it on one at any given time (you can't login with Origin multiple times).
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Can I download Sims 4 for free?

The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you.
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Can I play Sims 4 on my phone?

Expanding your game with new creations just got easier with the release of The Sims™ 4 Gallery on iOS, Android™, and TheSims.com.
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Do I have to pay monthly for Sims 4?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it.
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When did Sims 5 come out?

Despite a rocky launch in 2014, the game has shown impressive longevity thanks to a stream of new packs, regular free base game updates, and a loyal, passionate fanbase. But on October 18, 2022, EA and Maxis offered a first glimpse at the future of the franchise. Here's everything you need to know about The Sims 5.
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Will there be a Sims 5?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.
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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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Will I lose my games if I delete Origin?

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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Is EA Desktop better than Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software.
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