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EA_Darko
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6 years ago

Re: Error message when downloading origin

This issue is caused by running an out of date VC++ installation @gmy1212. It can be resolved by manually running the installer from the Origin installation folder - the default location for this folder is:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin

From this folder, run one of both files:

  • vcredist_x86_vs2015 (for 32bit Windows version)
  • vcredist_x64_vs2015 (for 64bit Windows version)
  •  

If you get the message that the files are already installed, select Repair instead. It is recommended to run the installer as administrator (right-click the file, select run as admin).

You can also find the latest files on the Microsoft website:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads

Darko

9 Replies

  • gmy1212's avatar
    gmy1212
    6 years ago

    @EA_DarkoI don't have an Origin file in the Program Files (x86) folder.

    Edit: However, I downloaded the two new things you said and it is working now, thank you very much.

  • kmali147's avatar
    kmali147
    6 years ago

    hey can you please solve us the problem? we dont have the origin file in ProgramFiles X86 what shoud we do

  • JenyRae's avatar
    JenyRae
    6 years ago

    i am having the same problem, BUT installing the two things DID NOT work for me, still says its not installed. SO now what? Not that it matters, EW isn't answering anyone ever after people post this coment

  • fizzlollipop's avatar
    fizzlollipop
    6 years ago

    Thank you so much man ive been trying to figure this out for two days straight!!!

  • MJAMESCOLLINS's avatar
    MJAMESCOLLINS
    4 years ago

    Hello! Can you help me. So I payed for Sims 4 on stream but it keeps popping up with a notification about needing the link2ea but its not in the Microsoft store. Then I read I needed to run origin while playing sims. But when I download origin it pops up with "OriginThinSetup.exe - System Error" Can you please help?

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