I had this same problem but I think I managed to solve it. Here’s what I did:
- Delete the folder EA outdated or something like that on C:\Program Files\EA Desktop\outdated_EADesktop (it’s not enough that you click on the trash icon, you have to delete it from the recycle bin too)
- Open Avast > protection > firewall
- Look for EA on the list and click into the 3 dots next to block > show app rules
- Click on basic rules and wait for it to load (be patient) and then click on app rules
- Delete all the rules for the apps that contain outdated_EADesktop in the location.
- Close Avast and open the EA app, everything should run normally
I hope this helps, it’s the only thing that’s worked for me!
