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Locate the file called "EACore_App.ini" in the program files\origin directory. | Locate the file called "EACore_App.ini" in the program files\origin directory. | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 20 October 2013
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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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Modifications
Remove Featured Ads
Like Steam, Origin will occasionally promote games or products through popups, on launch of the program or exiting certain games. However, there is no settings checkbox to disable this.
Locate the file called "EACore_App.ini" in the program files\origin directory.
Change the line
core.agents.0.supportedtasks=TASK_LAUNCH_VAULT, TASK_SET_FILTER, TASK_ADD_DOWNLOAD_JOB
to
core.agents.0.supportedtasks=