If i chosse another directory then the default one the EA Launcher is installed to the default directory in C:\program files
If i cut and copy the files into my choosen directory G:\EA the launcher...
We’ve seen some discussions about finding ways to install the EA app in non-standard directories or methods. While we appreciate your creativity, please note that this can lead to issues we may not be able to identify or fix later. The app is designed to work best when installed as intended.
At the moment, the only thing you can change during the installation process is the default install location for games, which you can adjust by selecting the Advanced installation process. However, the install directory for the EA app itself cannot be changed at this time.
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I've been having some issues with installing EA App for some time now and the installer/uninstaller both seem to be broken.
First of all, the installer ignores the custom location, no matter what I select, or if the selected folder is on C drive or another partition. It always installs in Program Files.
Second, when I uninstall the app, while it removes the Programs entry, it leaves behind the EA Games and Electronic Arts folders in Program Files, along side all the app's files, so you need to manually delete them. Also, it leaves behind all the registry entries making the installer to see the app as already installed, even if it's not.
I managed to install it in a different folder using PowerShell, but even so, the installer sometimes creates a folder with the version number and a shortcut to that folder, while not updating the icon in Start Menu / Taskbar. And every update adds a new folder with a different version number, while leaving behind the old one. What's worse, is that if you open the app using a pinned icon, from taskbar or start menu, it points to an older version and it pops up an error and request to repair, for some reason. Also, on random occasions, an update would install in the folder where it was supposed to install, instead of a random version number folder. But not always so, very random.
Sometimes in a folder with a version numberSometimes in the custom folder where I installed it
As for uninstalling it, it's a complete hell. I had to identify what folders and registries remain behind as well as what processes remained stuck in TaskManager, even if the app is uninstalled, and create a PowerShell script to stop all processes and remove all remains. This, of course, requires a restart, otherwise, I'm still unable to reinstall it.
And it's not just on one PC. Every single one I installed EA App, I've had the same experience.
Now, is there any way to properly install EA App to a custom location and uninstall it, without having to go through all these?
I can relate to that. Tried installing EA App in my B: drive, but it defaults to the system C: one. I'm tired of having to reinstall this buggy mess because it won't connect to the internet and won't launch any of the EA games I bought on Steam...
The installer will launch. Don't change the location, even if it shows "C:\Program Files".
The app will install in your desired location. It will create another folder called EA Desktop but I guess it works. In my case, it's installed in D:\EA Desktop\EA Desktop. It doesn't let you install directly in D:\ so, it's the best I could find.
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