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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace corrupted DXSETUP.exe|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/qolyy/how_to_fix_the_installation_problem_with/ How to fix the installation problem with DXSETUP.exe for Origin Games (tested on Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3) : gaming]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace corrupted DXSETUP.exe|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/qolyy/how_to_fix_the_installation_problem_with/ How to fix the installation problem with DXSETUP.exe for Origin Games (tested on Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3) : gaming]</ref>}} | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. |
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# Now start Origin. Upon start you will be asked if you want to import the file you just created on your desktop. Press ''Yes''. This will overwrite your old config-file. | # Now start Origin. Upon start you will be asked if you want to import the file you just created on your desktop. Press ''Yes''. This will overwrite your old config-file. | ||
− | {{ii}}The EACore.ini file is deleted from your desktop as soon as you import it. If you ever want to leave R&D mode you need to go to the location where Origin is installed and delete the EACore.ini file found there. | + | '''Notes''' |
− | + | {{ii}} The EACore.ini file is deleted from your desktop as soon as you import it. If you ever want to leave R&D mode you need to go to the location where Origin is installed and delete the EACore.ini file found there. | |
− | {{ii}}It has been reported that having Origin in R&D-mode will increase your download speed. | + | {{ii}} It has been reported that having Origin in R&D-mode will increase your download speed. |
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Revision as of 02:45, 10 March 2016
June 3, 2011
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Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and often playing games as well. Games can also be DRM-Free or contain third party DRM.
- Refund policy: 24 hours from first launch or 7 days from date of purchase, 72 hours or 30 days for technical issues for EA-published and other select titles; see the Great Game Guarantee page for details. Australian consumer protection laws are also adhered to.[1]
- Keys for most games developed or published by EA can be redeemed on Origin; see List of Origin-redeemable games.
- Game Time and On the House provide temporary and permanent free access to select EA titles respectively.
- Cheaper prices for Latin American people, example is new release games instead of costing 60 dollars, it cost 40 dollars.
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
Origin Offline/You must be online the first time you log in
- This can happen with Windows / Origin update.
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Origin - Reset to defaults / Clear data cache
- If you are getting issues with downloading DLC or Updating games, this will help to allow to restore origin with a full uninstall.
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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 after an ungiven threshold
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The game does not appear to be installed
- This is caused by missing registry keys.
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Cloud save conflict
- Loss of synchronization may cause a prompt for which set of saves to use.
- Choosing Use Cloud Data may result in a rollback of game progress (choose Use Local Data if you are uncertain since that is more likely to be the correct version). Use the steps below to revert the save if necessary.
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Repair game installation
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Overlays do not work
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