Not all users do just that. But this does not mean that the product no longer needs to be linked to your account in this service. In order to do this, you need to take some steps.
Activation of games in Origin is made by entering a special code. It can be obtained in a variety of ways, depending on how the game was purchased. Here are some examples:
- When buying a game disc from a retail store, the code is either on the disc itself or somewhere inside the package. Outside, this code is printed extremely rarely due to fears of its use by unscrupulous users.
- Upon receipt of a pre-order of a game, the code can be indicated both on the package and on a special gift insert - it depends on the imagination of the publisher.
- When buying games from other distributors, the code is provided separately in the way that is used on this service. Most often, the code is delivered along with the purchase in the buyer's personal account.
As a result, a code is required, and only if it is available, you can activate the game. Then it will be added to the Origin account library and you can use it.
It is important to note that the code is assigned to one account, it will not be possible to use it on another. If a user wants to change their account and transfer all their games there, they will have to discuss this issue with technical support. Without this step, an attempt to use activation codes on another profile may result in its blocking.
Activation procedure
It’s worth saying right away that you need to be careful and pay attention in advance so that the user is authorized on exactly the profile for which activation is required. If there are other accounts, after activation on them, the code will no longer be valid on any others.
Method 1: Origin Client
As mentioned earlier, to activate the game you will need an individual code number, as well as an Internet connection.
Method 2: Official site
It is also possible to activate the game for an account without a client - on the official website of Origin.
In either of the two cases, the product will be quickly added to the library of the account on which the number was entered. After that, you can download and start playing.
Adding games
It is also possible to add the game to Origin without a code.
This function can be used instead of code in some cases. Some EA partners may release games with special security signatures. When you try to add a product in this way, a special algorithm will work, and the program will be linked to your Origin account without a code and activation. However, this method is used quite rarely due to the technical complexity of the process, as well as the limited possibilities for distributing the product through distributors. Typically, if the game you purchased uses such technology, it will be specifically stated and information will be provided on how to add such a product.
This method also allows you to add legacy EA products, which can very often be distributed for free through the Origin gift system. They will work on a par with other licensed products quite legally.
Additionally
A few additional facts regarding the activation procedure and adding games to Origin.
- Some pirated versions of games have special digital signatures that allow you to add the product to the Origin library quite normally along with licensed products. However, it should be understood that very often people who fall for such a freebie end up being deceived. The fact is that such pseudo-licensed games in the future try to be updated on a par with their normal counterparts, and when you try to install a patch, fake signatures stop working and go astray. As a result, Origin reveals the fact of fraud, after which the user will be unconditionally banned.
- It is important to pay attention to the reputation of third-party distributors. It is not uncommon for users to be sold invalid game codes on Origin. At best, they may simply be invalid. If a situation happens when a previously used, existing code is used, then such a user can simply be banned without trial or investigation. So it is worth notifying technical support in advance that there will be an attempt to use the code purchased on the side. It's worth doing this when you're not sure if the seller is honest, as EA tech support is usually friendly and won't ban you if you've been warned ahead of time.
Conclusion
As you can see, the procedure for adding games to the Origin library usually goes smoothly. It is only important not to make typical mistakes, to be careful, and not to purchase products from unverified sellers.
Some of the PC users, when launching some games (often using the game client "Origin"), may encounter the message "The Origin application is required for the game, but it is not installed." At the same time, the game itself refuses to start, although the game client "Origin" could well be installed on the user's PC. What to do in this situation? In this article, I will explain what the essence of this problem is, and also explain how to fix this error on your PC.
As you know, the game client "Origin" is a digital distribution tool of the company "Electrinic Arts", with which everyone can purchase a number of games from this company, as well as download them to their PC (Battlefield 1-4, FIFA 12-16, FIFA Manager 12-14, Mass Effects, Need for Speed and more). As envisioned by EA, the Origin client is called upon to become a full-fledged competitor for the popular Steam game client, offering the client not only the opportunity to buy and download games online, but also guarantee the possibility of auto-updating games, saving game progress in the cloud storage, and also giving the opportunity for communication between players in the built-in chat "Origin".
Thus, when launching the mentioned and a number of other listed games, their licensed versions may require the Origin game client to be installed on the computer. In the absence of it on the computer, incorrect hacking of the game by pirates and a number of related problems, the error I am considering “The Origin application is required for the game, but it is not installed” may occur.
How to fix "The Origin app is required for the game, but it is not installed"
To resolve the "Origin app is required to play but not installed" issue while playing games, try the following:
If these methods did not help, completely remove the game and the Origin client from your computer, including folders with contents along the path:
C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Local\Origin\Origin;
C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Roaming\Origin;
C:\ProgramData\Origin
The last folder may have an "invisible" status, so enable the display of hidden and system files in your file manager to delete this directory.
It is also recommended to install all updates for your OS, the latest versions of NET Framework and DirectX, and clean your system with CCleaner. After carrying out these procedures, reinstall the client and the game program, and then try to launch it.
Conclusion
A fairly effective solution to the "Origin application is required for the game, but it is not installed" problem is to install the Origin client and the game itself in the same folder on the hard drive. If this method turned out to be ineffective, then try the other tips listed above, they will help you run the right game from Electronic Arts on your PC.
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There are several ways to link a game to your Origin profile. Let's consider each of these cases separately.
Adding a downloaded game
There are situations when you downloaded the game in advance, but for some reason you had to reinstall the Origin client. In this case, the downloaded game may not start, and you will have to add it manually.
To solve this problem, you need to launch Origin and click on the tab origin → Application settings:
Go to tab Settings and saved files:
There is an option here Game library location. We click on the button Folder change, which is opposite this option:
Please note that you need to specify only the general folder where the games are stored, and not the directory itself with a specific game. For example, the game Bejeweled 3 was installed in the folder H:\Program Files\Origin Games\Bejeweled 3\. In this case, in the Origin client, you only need to specify H:\Program Files\Origin Games\.
Once you enter the correct address, open library and press the button Download. The client will automatically detect all the games you have on your computer from the Origin catalog, and also download all the latest updates for them.
Adding Gifts
Everyone loves to receive gifts. So Electronic Arts has prepared various gifts for its users in the form of free add-ons and full versions of games.
Click on the image of the game (option Receive) to attach it to your profile and download it to your computer:
The list of gifts is updated over time, so make sure to check your Origin account frequently.
All gifts will be added to the section Library, where you can download them at any time convenient for you:
product code
Some games can be added to Origin with a special code. It must be entered in a separate window (top tab origin → Redeem product code):
You can get a code either during special promotions or when buying a key in an online store. Do not confuse a product code with a promo code that is used as a discount coupon for various digital goods in Origin itself.
Purchase
If you decide to purchase the game, then after purchasing it (read more about this in the guide), it will be automatically assigned to your profile. You can also download it in the section Library.
Origin is a digital platform for trading and free distribution of PC games over the Internet. At the moment, Origin is the main competitor of Steam, but has distinct rules for using the resource. For example, a user must purchase and register at least one game on Origin within 24 months. Otherwise, the account will be blocked. Also, Origin has the ability to automatically update games, synchronize saved applications in the cloud storage. However, users often find it difficult to add, purchase, and view their games on Origin. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main nuances of using Origin.
How do I add a game to Origin?
There are several ways to add a game to Origin.
Method number 1. Gift
Electronic Arts Company gives various games to its users. You can get them in the following way:
- Go to your Origin profile, select "Shop" and click "Free Games", "Gift Origin".
- A new page will open. From the list, you can select free games and click "Get".
- After we comply with the conditions of the resource. We follow the prompts.
- Next, click on the game profile and click "Add to Library".
- Next, you need to launch the game by clicking on the image and clicking "Play Now" so that it is attached to the profile.
IMPORTANT! If it was not possible to add the game from the site, you should perform all the steps through the platform. The Origin program must be installed on the PC. To add and start the game you need to log in.
Method number 2 Trial and demo versions of games
As in the previous method, select "Shop", "Free games", then click on "Trial games" or "Demo and beta versions of games" depending on your preferences.
We follow the instructions.
After installing the client, launch the application.
Method number 3. Buying a game
The purchase of the game should be made only through the Origin client. You need to open the "Shop" in it. Next, select the game and click "Add to Cart". Then we go to the shopping cart.
On the right side of the screen, select "Checkout".
Choose a payment method for the game.
Information about payment for the order will be sent to the mail. After payment (within 5-30 minutes), the purchased game will appear in the "My Games" section.
How do I see a list of my games on Origin?
The list of games can be viewed in your own profile. To do this, do the following:
- Click "My Profile". A new window will open. Select the "Games" tab.
- A list of added games will appear.
How to sell a game on Origin?
According to the rules of the service, you can return the money for the received game within 14 days. To do this, contact the game provider. In the event that this period has passed, it will not be possible to sell the game. You can only sell the registration key, and then only through third-party services.
What should I do if Origin can't see the games?
If, after reinstalling the operating system, Origin does not see games, we perform the following steps step by step:
- Open the Origin client, go to "Application Settings", "General" and specify the folder in which the games are stored.
- In this folder, copy the folder with the game.
- Restart Origin. Nothing will change in it.
- Click "Update game" (which does not see) and click "Next". The update will start. We put it on pause.
- Again we go into the folder with the games and see that there are 2 folders of the game that the client has not seen before. One folder is the one you copied. The second is the newly created Origin.
- Go to the folder created by Origin and delete everything that is there.
- We move the files from the copied folder (the one you added) to the same folder (created by Origin).
- Delete the empty folder from which you moved the files.
- Launch Task Manager and kill the Origin.exe process.
- In the client, we cancel the update of the game.
Now the program will see the game and it will start correctly.
Another way to solve the problem, see the video:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Learn about downloading games, cloud storage, and viewing achievements on Origin.
Origin not installed on your computer? See the guide for downloading, installing, and updating the client.
When you purchase a digital game or downloadable content from Origin (in the Store tab or on origin.com , it is automatically added to your game library.
You can also add games purchased elsewhere, including physical copies, to Origin. Click "Activate product code..." on the menu origin and enter your code.
If you need help redeeming codes, check out this article.
Do you play on both PC and Mac?
Some of our games are cross-platform. This means that when you purchase a game and add it to your account, you will be able to play it on both PC and Mac.
- Launch the Origin client.
- Sign in to your EA account.
- Open game library.
- Follow these instructions to find missing games from your library.
- Game download:
- Press gray down arrow in the lower left corner of the game icon.
- Right click on the game icon and select "Download".
- Click on the game to open more information about the game, where you will see an orange button "Download".
- Follow these steps to install and start playing.
Why am I getting the error that the game was used on too many computers?
If you receive a message like “Too many computers are trying to access the game under this account. Please try again later", then the point may be that within 24 hours you can install the game on a maximum of five computers. This is stated in our Service Agreement.
Using another computer, replacing hardware in your computer, or using a virtual machine counts as using a new computer. And it can take up to 24 hours before the game can be restarted.
If you receive an error message after 24 hours, please contact us and we will help you.
You can set a maximum download speed for your games and choose whether or not to download games while you are in a game.
Here's how to do it:
- Launch the Origin client.
- Click on the button origin at the top of the menu.
- Select "Application Settings".
How it works:
- under the heading "Upload Restrictions" you will see dropdowns for maximum download speed out of the game And during the game. Select the maximum download speed from the list or an option "No limit".
- You can choose "Do not load games on time" to not download anything while you're in the game.
- Do you want games to update themselves? Scroll down the App Settings section to "Program update". Make sure the option "Automatic Game Updates" included.
Some of our games save progress in the cloud. By enabling cloud storage, you'll save your games on a secure EA server and won't take up any hard drive space. Thanks to this, you can use your saves on different computers and consoles by logging into your account.
Cloud storage is enabled by default. Do you want to change it? This can be done in the settings:
- Launch the Origin client.
- Click on the button origin at the top of the menu.
- Select "Application Settings".
- Select tab "Settings and Saved Files".
- Make sure the Saved Files slider under the heading "Cloud storage" is in position On(or Off depending on your preference).
Origin can store up to 100MB of data for each game.
You can find out if your game supports cloud saves in the "Properties of the game":
- Launch the Origin client.
- Click on the item "Library".
- Right click on the game name and select "Game Properties".
If this option is available, you will see a tab "Data storage in the cloud" next to tab "General". Can't find a tab? So the game does not support cloud storage.
Cloud saves are tied to a specific platform. If you saved the game on PC, you will only be able to use your cloud saves on PC. The same goes for Mac.
Some games have achievements that can be obtained while playing.
Achievements in many EA games can be viewed directly from Origin. To see what achievements you've earned, visit your profile page.
What are Origin Points?
Origin Points helps you track achievements and measures your overall progress in some of our games, and allows you to compare points with friends. Try to score as many points as possible and beat them!
Want to know how many Origin Points and Achievements you have? Press "Achievements" on the "Origin in game" screen, click on the item "Achievements" on the game info page.
As for Origin in Game, you can use its interface to:
- browsing the Internet;
- getting help online;
- chat with friends from your friends list;
- broadcasts on Twitch.
You can do all of this without having to exit the game.
