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+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{++}} Product keys for many EA games can be [[#Activate EA games on Origin|activated on Origin]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Games using Origin are not sold on [[Steam]]. | ||
− | Origin | + | ==Activate EA games on Origin== |
+ | {{++}} Many EA game keys can be activated on Origin (including retail versions) to use it for downloading and patching. | ||
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− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Activate product key}} | |
− | + | # Open the Origin client. | |
− | + | # Open the Origin menu. | |
− | If your | + | # Choose Redeem Product Code and enter your key. |
+ | # If the key is rejected try activating through the [https://activate.ea.com/gameactivation.do Product Activation] page instead, then restart Origin. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If your key still isn't accepted, or the game doesn't show up after restarting Origin, [https://help.ea.com/en/origin see Origin support]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} See the [https://help.ea.com/article/origin-code-redemption-faq Origin Code Redemption, Download, and Installation FAQ] for further details. | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Issues fixed == | == Issues fixed == |
Revision as of 12:40, 22 August 2013
3 June 2011
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Digital Distribution Key points
- Product keys for many EA games can be activated on Origin.
- Games using Origin are not sold on Steam.
Activate EA games on Origin
- Many EA game keys can be activated on Origin (including retail versions) to use it for downloading and patching.
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Issues fixed
Origin can't connect/can't log in
If Origin cannot connect to the internet and won't let you log in, try opening the Command Prompt and running this command: netsh winsock reset
Enable Steam overlay in Origin games
- The Steam and Origin overlays conflict; to use the Steam overlay, disable the Origin overlay.
- This might not work for all Origin games.
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DirectX Setup "An internal system error occurred" error when installing games
- Some Origin games may refuse to install due to bundling a corrupted
DXSETUP.exe
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Origin stops downloading every time it hits a 500-1000Mb threshold
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