
To do so, go to Windows control panel select “Appearance and Personalization”, click on “show hidden files and folders, under “Hidden files and Folders” select the second option which says “show hidden files, folders and drivers” and click “apply” and ok.ĥ)Delete the files called “OriginThinSetupInternal.exe” which can be located at :Ĭ:\Users\XXXX\AppData\Local\Origin\ThinSetup\10.5.118.52644 If you struggle to find the “PrgramData” folder, you most likely need to unhide hidden folders.

IMPORTANT: After installation, DO NOT log in to your account.Ĥ)Go to “C:\ProgramData\Origin” and open the file “local.xml” with Notepad.īefore the last line, copy paste the below line:Įnsure you hit enter after the line before “ to create a new line for the function you need to paste. You can use the following drop box link I found: ģ)Install Origin, make sure you uncheck “keep origin and my games upto date” (the box must be grey, no tick for this option) 1)Uninstall your Origin/EA play (if already installed previously)Ģ)Download the Origin Offline Installer.
