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Why is Origin not letting me install?

Ensure You Have Enough Disk Space for Origin
If you have inadequate space on the installation disk for Origin, it will fail to install and give you an error. So, you need to ensure that there is enough space on the drive to install Origin.
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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 do I manually install Origin?

On PC:
  1. Find your Origin installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
  2. Right-click the Origin folder and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the Origin installer for PC.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Does Origin still work on Windows 10?

That is why we are proud to announce that all ORIGIN PC desktops and laptops are now compatible with Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 10.
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How to play The Sims without Origin?

You cannot play The Sims 4 without running Origin. When you first install the game, you need to register with Origin, and the game client will automatically start every time you launch the game.
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How to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Did EA get rid of Origin?

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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Do you need to install Origin for Sims 4?

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. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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Why won't Origin let me download my game?

Here's a list of the most common reasons Origin won't download games: Dynamic IP glitch. A Dynamic IP change may affect the download speed. Many users have found that pausing and resuming the download fixes the problem temporarily.
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Why is my EA app not downloading?

Make sure you're connected to the internet, either hardwired with an ethernet cable or over WiFi. Try restarting your router. Switch it off, unplug it for fifteen seconds, then plug it back in and power it up. Once you're connected to the internet again, download and install the EA app one more time.
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How to install Sims 4 Origin?

Digital purchase on Origin
  1. Launch Origin. If prompted, log in using your Origin information.
  2. Click the My Game Library tab.
  3. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile.
  4. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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How to install Origin 2023?

Download the 2023 installer from: https://www.originlab.com/myOriginDownload.
  1. Install Origin 2023. The installed serial number is auto-used by Origin2023 installation.
  2. Launch Origin 2023. Your software is automatically activated.
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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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Why is Origin going away?

EA is saying goodbye to its Origin PC launcher in favor of a new "faster, more reliable, and more streamlined" platform called EA App. As announced by EA on October 6, its long-running PC platform Origin will soon be a thing of the past.
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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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What game did EA lose?

FIFA and video game publisher EA Sports broke up in May, spelling the end of their hit soccer-game collaboration.
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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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Will The Sims ever be free again?

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 to get Sims for free?

How to Download The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, and Consoles
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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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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Can you bypass Origin to play Sims 4?

Re: How to open sims without login in to origin

But you do have to login to Origin before the game will launch. If you're having trouble opening Origin first, try launching the game directly from its shortcut instead. You'll be asked to sign into Origin, but as soon as you do (even while offline), TS4 will open.
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