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\n- Download EA app from here. (Even if you already have the exe.)
\n- Run the \"EAappInstaller.exe\" as administrator. (Right-click on the \"EAappInstaller.exe\" > Run as administrator).
\n- Right-click on the \"EAapp.exe\" shortcut on the desktop > Run as administrator.
\n- Test the download.
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