Interesting to see that access can be regained via XBOX Game Pass, well done.
Although having to pay a subscription to do so, is not going to be an acceptable workaround for many, who were otherwise happily managing with what they had already paid for, and in full. That being the Contractual basis upon which the Software was originally purchased, i.e. it was not on a Subscription basis.
Not knocking the attempt, just stating that many, myself included, absolutely detest anything that relies upon a Subscription, and will avoid any Software that demands this, full stop.
Another word of caution is to stress that people need to be very careful downloading things like older Origin Applications from non-official sources, as that can be a fast way to download something else nasty along with it. That is just a fact that many are not aware of, and is how things like Root Kits get circulated.
I am absolutely not saying this to support the official download sites, they are just safer from a virus and trojan perspective.
The you, Dr_Georgie for that idea. I may give it a try with my proverbial fingers crossed. Getting tired of this fiasco.
I have to agree with MayPanDay that it is very risky to start downloading old versions from unknown sources and, while I tried several and scanned them, the time has come to cut bait and wait for an updated version from Origin or EA if it ever comes. It also leaves a bad taste in my mouth to have to pay for something that I already bought but I would rather pay for an Xbox subscription than for an EA subscription.
