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9 years ago
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Battlefield 1 DVD install Origin

Hi,  I pre-ordered a DVD version of BF1
Im new to pc gaming and im not sure if the DVD will work with origin.. How would i install it from the CD but have it on the origin platform? And assuming it is on the origin platform i just need the CD for install is that correct?
Thank you in advance

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  • EA_David's avatar
    EA_David
    9 years ago

    @hashmash123 Hi, the main component of your purchase is the Product Code(s), which should printed on a leaflet in the box. 

    When you get the game you can pop in the disc and it'll start the install process. You'll be prompted to log in with your Origin account and once you use the attached product code(s) the game will be permanently associated with that account. 

    Alternatively if you have fast internet, you can just redeem the code through Origin, then start the download. Nowadays the discs are just a delivery method for game data files and ownership is tied to the account. 

    From then on you can redownload as much as you want, but you can also use the disc. Origin should be able to detect a disc in your drive, and if you ever reinstall it should try to pull the data from the disc first, rather than downloading everything. However during the install process you'll need to be online for patching and registration. 

    I hope this helps to clear things up and if you have any more questions please let us know. 

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I purchased the game in Australia from JB-HI FI for AUD$60 (price match with Target)

    I redeem the code through Origin, so the Battlefield 1 is part of my game library.

    But when I run the install from the DVD, it does not give me the option to install from the DVD, it goes straight into a download!

    Very frustrating as I share my internet with a flat mate and he wouldn't appreciate 3 - 6 hours of the internet maxed out.

    Q: How can I install from the DVD, I have already redeemed the code through Origin

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    EA_David
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    9 years ago

    I know there have been issues before where there's no UI element to indicate that Origin is streaming data from a disc rather than downloading from the internet. 


    You can try putting the disc (turn off any autorunning installers or anything like that) then choose to "download" in origin. This should detect the disc and start the install. You can try going offline to make sure it's grabbing the disc data. 

  • VAGDesign's avatar
    VAGDesign
    9 years ago

    Hello people,

    The solution to install the game from the purchased DVDs is simple:

    • After you install the latest Origin installer, stay offline to insert the KEY.
    • The game starts installing via download. Pause it.
    • On the Origin window press "Go Offline".
    • Then press the resume button on the installer.
    • You will see the DVD-ROM to flash and the DVD inside is reading
      data, while the installer continues installing with 0 B / SEC on the installer.

    I discovered just know so I thought it's good to share this info.

    I hope this helps 😉

    VAG

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Hey man. can you help me install bf1. its just preparing for download and i waited a day and nothing happens.
    please help me bro

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