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Will uninstalling EA delete games?

If you uninstall the EA app (formerly EA Desktop
EA Desktop
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) from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or use any extra content you have downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that let us know if your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Can you Uninstall Origin without losing games?

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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How do I Uninstall EA games?

You can find it in the Control Panel:
  1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
  2. Find the Programs section, and then select Programs and Features.
  3. Right-click the EA app, then click Uninstall.
  4. A pop-up will appear. Click Uninstall.
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Can I still play Sims 4 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.
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Can I uninstall Sims 4 without losing everything?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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How To Uninstall Games From EA App

What is the difference between EA and Origin?

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 do I Uninstall Sims 4 EA?

Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu. Find the Programs section, and then select Programs and Features. Right-click the EA app, then click Uninstall.
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How do I Uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 EA?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.
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How do I unlink Origin from EA?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. 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.
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Do I keep my games if I cancel EA access?

If you cancel you will keep your game progress, but won't be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe. After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period.
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How to open Sims 4 without EA app?

Steam
  1. Launch the Steam app, type The Sims 4 on the search bar, and select the first result.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click on Play Game. This will launch a new installation window.
  3. Follow through with the installation process. Once this completes, you can now start playing The Sims 4.
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What does the EA app do?

EA Play makes your games more rewarding with: Access to exclusive player benefits and a library of top titles including fan-favorite series and premium games. The chance to try out selected new-release games before launch for up to 10 hours of playtime.
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Does EA app work without Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
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Why did I lose all my games in Origin?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.
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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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How do I reinstall EA games?

  1. Find the EA app installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\EA Desktop.
  2. Right-click the second folder (C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\EA Desktop) and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the EA app installer.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Can I redownload Sims from EA?

Re: How do I uninstall & reinstall Sims 4 on the EA App safely without loosi. @imnovaacupcake Your own packs are tied to your account, not the pc. You can freely uninstall and reinstall the packs from your account.
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How to download The Sims 4 without EA?

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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Should I use Origin or EA 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 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 EA connected with Origin?

EA Play Pro is only available through EA's PC platforms, Origin and the EA app, now in beta.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is no concrete Sims 5 release date right now, with players being let into the Project Rene secret "earlier than ever before" because Maxis "want you to be a part of the development journey." It has been confirmed that a Sims 5 release date is "years out" though, so we're going to have to be patient.
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How do I restore my Sims 4 game?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.
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How do you delete Sims without killing them?

Go to "Edit Town" and evict them from their house. Then "Return to Game". They are gone and you didn't kill them. If you want to keep a copy of the Sim before evicting, "Save to Library" first.
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