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# Save the file as ''EACore.ini''
 
# Save the file as ''EACore.ini''
 
# 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.
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{{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.
 
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Revision as of 13:23, 2 October 2013

3 June 2011
Origin
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Release dates

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.
Instructions

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.
Instructions

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.
Instructions

Origin stops downloading every time it hits a 500-1000MB threshold

Instructions


References