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callsignsleepy's avatar
3 years ago

BF4 Requires Update After Forced EA App Install and Origin Uninstall

Product: The EA app
Platform:PC
Error Report ID (learn how to create an Error Report ID in the sticky post) 574e09f3-aa6e-4b94-8d27-85714d01ecda
Which client functionality are you experiencing this bug with? Other (Please Describe)
Please describe BF4 Requires Update After Forced EA App Install and Origin Uninstall
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 08.12.22
Summarize your bug EA forced me to uninstall Origin and now must use EA App. BF4 says I need an update, but keeps telling me there's either a problem with the download or that things have gone haywire. It's been over 24 hours and the problem is still there. I have tried clearing cache, uninstalling and installing EA App, uninstalling and installing BF4. I cannot install this game on my C drive due to drive size. The game can be played on campaign if in offline mode. But what is the point of that, BF4 is now only good for multiplayer.
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? unsure
What happens when the bug occurs? Cannot use the game
What do you expect to see? This issue resolved in a timely manner.

EA forced me to uninstall Origin and now must use EA App.  BF4 says I need an update, but keeps telling me there's either a problem with the download or that things have gone haywire.  It's been over 24 hours and the problem is still there.  I have tried clearing cache, uninstalling and installing EA App, uninstalling and installing BF4.  I cannot install this game on my C drive due to drive size.  

The game can be played on campaign mode if in "offline mode", but what is the point of that.  BF4 is now only good for multiplayer.  

2 Replies

  • I used this work around that I just found, and so far it has worked.  Thanks again man!!  I'll keep everyone updated.  

    From @Ethyrdude 

    Not sure if this will fix everyone's game or games but this is what I did for Windows 11: Open control panel, click on Programs and Features and click on EA  App. A window comes up, repair or uninstall. Click repair and wait for the app to get repaired. Once it's done, try your game again. If it still doesn't work, uninstall and then reinstall. This may remove your games so be careful. Make sure you keep your saves safe or all might be lost.

  • callsignsleepy's avatar
    callsignsleepy
    3 years ago
    @callsignsleepy well one issue i've run into now is that I keep getting kicked by Punkbuster...had to look that up...and says its saying that i could be cheating...so that's new....

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