How to stop EA Desktop background service from running most of the time.

Hi @SinfulFish, 

The EABackgroundService runs in the background so the EA app can run automatic app updates and download game updates in the background. 

If you'd rather not having it running, you can disable automatic app updates and background game updates in the EA app settings. 

To disable automatic Application updates: 

1. Click the Menu icon (3 horizontal lines) at the top left of the EA app window
2. Click Settings
3. Click the Application tab
4. Click the toggle next to Application Updates as shown in the image below: 

To disable background game updates: 

1. Click the Menu icon (3 horizontal lines) at the top left of the EA app window
2. Click Settings
3. Click the Download tab
4. Click the toggle next to Enable background downloads as shown in the image below

Once these settings are disabled, the EABackgroundService will automatically end after you've shut down the app. Please note: there will be a minute or two delay before the process ends once you've closed the app.