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Pathetic_Fellow
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2 years ago

Problem installing EA App

Product: The EA app
Platform:PC
Error Report ID (learn how to create an Error Report ID in the sticky post) Problem installing EA App
Which client functionality are you experiencing this bug with? Application Installer
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 11.08.2023
Summarize your bug The EA app wouldn't start and I had trouble uninstalling it (the EA game wouldn't start either). So I deleted the entire application folder and everything related to it manually and then re-downloaded the installer, but when I want to run the installer it says the application is already downloaded and I can either run the application or fix it. After pressing the first option, nothing opens and no changes occur on the device, after selecting the repair option, the application seems to download and reinstall files, however, no files appear on the computer (EA folders as well), and finally a window is displayed with the message: "EA app encountered an error, it was not possible to complete the installation (error code: BE-8712)" there is also an error code FE, unfortunately I do not remember the numbers.
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Instalation app bug
What happens when the bug occurs? The EA app wouldn't start and I had trouble uninstalling it (the EA game wouldn't start either). So I deleted the entire application folder and everything related to it manually and then re-downloaded the installer, but when I want to run the installer it says the application is already downloaded and I can either run the application or fix it. After pressing the first option, nothing opens and no changes occur on the device, after selecting the repair option, the application seems to download and reinstall files, however, no files appear on the computer (EA folders as well), and finally a window is displayed with the message: "EA app encountered an error, it was not possible to complete the installation (error code: BE-8712)" there is also an error code FE, unfortunately I do not remember the numbers.
What do you expect to see? what to do to make it work without using a complete computer restart

After pressing the first option, nothing opens and no changes occur on the device, after selecting the repair option, the application seems to download and reinstall files, however, no files appear on the computer (EA folders as well), and finally a window is displayed with the message: "EA app encountered an error, it was not possible to complete the installation (error code: BE-8712)" there is also an error code FE, unfortunately I do not remember the numbers.

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  • Product: The EA app
    Platform:PC
    Error Report ID (learn how to create an Error Report ID in the sticky post) none
    Which client functionality are you experiencing this bug with? Launch Game
    When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 11/08/23
    Summarize your bug EA app can't be launched, installed or uninstalled, out of nowhere
    How often does the bug occur? Rarely (0% - 9%)
    Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I don't know
    What happens when the bug occurs? An error message from my computer telling me that it can't find the files needed.
    What do you expect to see? My files restored or being able to uninstall the app, to be able to install it again

    Hi! The EA app launcher icon on my desktop was different and I got a message saying that the app related to that shortcut was nowhere to be found. I went to my files, and everything is here, but different, the icons are like white pages. It's the first time this ever happens. Yesterday, everything was fine. Since all the files are weird, I can't open the app, I can't uninstall the app and I can't reinstall the app. I tried to manually erase all the files, but nothing changed. I don't know what to do.

  • My EA-app won`t load.  It says 0% downloaded and it won`t go any further.  I`ve tried to restart the computer but it doesn`t help.  Why wont`t it load?  I can`t play sims without it.

  • EA_Cade's avatar
    EA_Cade
    Icon for The Sims Team rankThe Sims Team
    2 years ago

    Hey all,

    I've merged your threads together here, is this issue still occurring currently?

    If so, please run the EA Error Reporter if you're able to do so and share the Error ID here in this thread. 

  • Chararpaure's avatar
    Chararpaure
    2 years ago

    I managed to fix the problem (I think ?). I tried to repair, but it didn't work. I had to manually force my computer to do multiple updates and I tried the option "repair" of the app again, and it succeded. The files were restored and I can now open the app again. Posting this in case someone else encounter this problem.

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