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Origin can't stop you from updating to the EA Launcher, so what's going on there?

Origin can't stop you from updating to the EA Launcher, so what's going on there?

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levoyageur92
Posting Freak
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09-28-2026, 07:23 AM
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I opened Origin and saw a message about an EA app. There are two choices: install the EA app or learn more. I don't want to install it. How do I close this screen? Basically, how can I just go back to using Origin alone without that stuff? When I click "learn more," it goes to a website but doesn't cancel the message. Why is that happening? Thanks for helping me fix this!
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levoyageur92
09-28-2026, 07:23 AM #1

I opened Origin and saw a message about an EA app. There are two choices: install the EA app or learn more. I don't want to install it. How do I close this screen? Basically, how can I just go back to using Origin alone without that stuff? When I click "learn more," it goes to a website but doesn't cancel the message. Why is that happening? Thanks for helping me fix this!

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coolman9222
Posting Freak
754
09-29-2026, 05:12 PM
#2
There was a deadline when you had to switch apps, so why wait? You're already on the new one and it's exactly like the old app. I couldn't get rid of that annoying banner. I guess they made this way since there is a deadline for the changeover.
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coolman9222
09-29-2026, 05:12 PM #2

There was a deadline when you had to switch apps, so why wait? You're already on the new one and it's exactly like the old app. I couldn't get rid of that annoying banner. I guess they made this way since there is a deadline for the changeover.

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lol_Angela_lol
Member
217
09-30-2026, 11:51 AM
#3
That kind of pushy marketing is the worst sort you can find.
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lol_Angela_lol
09-30-2026, 11:51 AM #3

That kind of pushy marketing is the worst sort you can find.

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Amorphous_360
Member
65
10-08-2026, 12:33 AM
#4
They are selling something.
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Amorphous_360
10-08-2026, 12:33 AM #4

They are selling something.

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apilot0404
Member
178
10-08-2026, 08:03 AM
#5
It isn't actually forced because you can choose not to buy the service. Finding DLC for games on the store part is simpler and has some benefits, so that helps things out there.
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apilot0404
10-08-2026, 08:03 AM #5

It isn't actually forced because you can choose not to buy the service. Finding DLC for games on the store part is simpler and has some benefits, so that helps things out there.