I had the same issue and the following worked for me: I checked all the "Microsoft Visual C++..." under "Apps" and choosed "Repair" where it was available. I restarted my computer and then the installation went just fine.
I am currently pulling my hair out! I am so frustrated that the EA app doesn't work, god I miss Origin, please bring it back. I hope this solution finally makes this bloody app work or else I would just really give up for some time.
Hi, I have just solved this issue with a really simple fix from Jude2WorldTR - never posted on here before so no idea how to give them credit (sorry!) but I am just going to copy and paste their advice in case it helps others: "First of all, I created an "Electronic Arts" folder in Program Files. I then threw the "EADesktopInstaller.exe" file that we downloaded into this folder and started it as an administrator. And I managed to complete the installation. I can't start the program with the icon on the desktop, but it works when I go to the file location and start it as an administrator."
Sure this won't work for everyone, it's never that simple, but it did fix it for me after trying lots of other more complicated things to no avail. Good luck!
