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Why is Origin so big?

Apparently, the enlarged window problem occurs if your PC's Scale and Layout option is set above 100% (this is found in Display Settings on Windows 10). Therefore, setting the scale and layout to 100% will prevent this problem with the Origin client from re-occurring (a restart may be required).
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Why does Origin take up so much space?

Origin platform is an all-around game social platform carefully built by Electronic Arts Inc (EA). Many people have installed the Origin client on their computers, they can buy and play games on the client. However, as more and more games are installed, Origin games will take up most of the hard drive space.
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How many gigabytes does Origin take up?

These system requirements apply to the most recent release of Origin and OriginPro. Hard Disk Space: 2.0 GB of free hard disk space for program installation + Help files (does not include data storage).
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How do I make my Origin window smaller?

This topic covers basic operations common to all Origin child windows.
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Moving and Resizing Windows
  1. To move a window, drag the window title bar.
  2. To manually resize a window, drag a corner of the window with your mouse.
  3. To maximize a window, click the maximize button in the upper-right corner of the window.
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How big is the Origin app?

15MB of available disk space.
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Is Origin being phased out?

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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What app is replacing 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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Does The Sims Origin slow down your computer?

Not unless the hardware is failing, and then it doesn't get slow… and in that rare case where the hard drive is failing and it is operating more slowly… it is so slow that the laptop wouldn't be *functional*.
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How do I make Origin games not full screen?

You can switch to a windowed mode whilst playing many games by pressing a keyboard shortcut. Try pressing the Alt + Enter hotkey when you're playing in full-screen gaming mode.
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Is 8 GB enough for The Sims 4?

4GB RAM is the minimum Sims 4 system requirements. Nowadays most people use 8GB RAM on their PC. So if you want to make sure that the game Sims 4 can run smoothly on your PC, 8GB RAM is recommended.
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Is 64 GB enough for Sims 4?

These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no expansions included. Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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Is Origin as good as Steam?

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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Is it safe to delete Origin?

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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Why is Origin using 100 disk?

Re: Origin 100% disk usage

That could be a sign your hard drive is about to fail. First thing to do is make sure you have any valuable content on that drive backed up so if the drive fails, your files are not lost. After that, you can then go about updating/repairing Titanfall.
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Does origin pc have bloatware?

No bloatware is installed, only essential software.
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Can you change window size in Sims 4?

If you want to adjust the screen size later, you can bring it up by pressing the Menu button on the controller, then selecting Game Options > Other > Adjust Margins. PlayStation 4The Sims 4 uses the console's system settings to display the game according to your screen.
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Does Sims damage laptops?

But another concern that often raises its head, is whether gaming damages the computers they run on. If a game makes a desktop or laptop run hard, can that cause it to become damaged over time? The answer is mostly a flat and clear, no.
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Will deleting Origin delete Sims 4?

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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Can you run the Sims without Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.
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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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Will EA stop using Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
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Does Sims 4 still use Origin?

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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