Hey guys, I have the same problem.
After all this time, does someone know a solution for this error ? It's really frustrating...
Very disappointing indeed. I will not buy another game from EA/ Origin as long as customers are not heard.
I had the same problem for a long time and finally found the solution. Uninstalling the Raptr overlay (that installed automatically with my ATI video card drivers) fixed the issue. Apparently there's other overlay programs that will break origin in game as well.
I was having this same issue. The previous reply about an overlay for an ATI card gave me the idea that perhaps my Steam overlay was causing it. I launch Origin through Steam so I can take screenshots to share with my friends as I am only in Origin for Mass Effect and The Sims.
Turns out the Steam overlay was what was causing it. So, I'd bet anyone coming here should check to see if there is anything overlaying, anything at all, their game. What happens is the invite spawns a web page outside the game. An overlay messes that up, apparently,
