Origin is a platform that contains social such as profile management, networking with friends with chat, and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, streaming via Twitch, and sharing of game library and community integration. It is a widely used platform but often there are complaints by the users that the downloading speed for Origin is very slow.
Your Origin slow download speed may indicate an issue related to your network connection. And your outdated network adapter driver can be the culprit. To fix it, you need to update your network adapter driver, especially if you can’t remember when the last time you updated it.
Here are all the fixes you need to get faster Origin downloads.
What is Origin?
Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. The platform’s software client is available for personal computers and mobile platforms.
In 2011, Electronic Arts stated that it wanted Origin to match Valve’s Steam service, Origin’s primary competitor, by adding cloud game saves, auto-patching, achievements, and cross-platform releases. By 2013, Origin had over 50 million registered users.
Fixes For Slow Speeds
The slow downloading speed can be frustrating when using Origin. Luckily, there are some quick and easy fixes you can try to improve the speed of your downloads.
Check Your Network
Here’s how to check your network:
1) Restart your router: Unplug your router and after one minute, plug it back in and make it reconnect.
2) Temporarily disconnect other devices: Many devices being connected to your network, can slow the Origin downloads. So if possible, disconnect the other devices while downloading
Update Your Adept Drivers
Your Origin slow download speed may indicate an issue related to your network connection. And your outdated network adapter driver can be the culprit. To fix it, you need to update your network adapter driver, especially if you can’t remember when was the last time you updated it.
You can manually update your network adapter driver by going to the manufacturer’s official website to download and install the correct network driver for your system.
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Another way to do it is with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct driver for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running or risk downloading and installing the wrong driver. Just follow the steps below;
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any outdated drivers.
- Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
This method does require the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. However, if you don’t want to upgrade to the Pro version, you can also update your drivers with the FREE version.
All you need to do is to download them one at a time and manually install them. The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at [email protected] updating your drivers, restart your computer for them to take effect. And your download speed should be boosted.
Run Origin As Administrator
Running administrator mode will unlock permissions. Sometimes it’s quite helpful to grant Origin administrator rights to function properly. To run Origin as an administrator, take the steps below:
1) Close the application.
2) Right-click on the Origin shortcut on your desktop and click Properties.
3) Under the Compatibility tab, check Run this program as an administrator. Click Apply then OK.
After the changes are applied, the program always runs with administrator permissions. If you want to disable this option, just uncheck it and follow the same steps.
Perform A Clean Boot
A clean boot on PC or safe mode on Mac might help fix the issue by disabling all background programs including Steam. Because chances are they are interfering with your games. Below are the steps on how to perform a clean boot on a PC. If you’re using Mac, please visit the page on How to use safe mode on your Mac.
1) Press the Windows logo key + R together on your keyboard to open the Run box.
2) Type misconfigure and click OK to open the System Configuration window.
3) Click on the Services tab. Check the box to Hide all Microsoft services, then click Disable all.
4) Click on the Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
5) Under the Startup tab, right-click on the programs one by one and click Disable.
6) Close the Task Manager window and go back to the System Configuration window.
7) Click OK to save your changes, then restart your computer.
8) Click restart
Start Origin in R&D Mode
It has been reported by many players that having Origin in R&D mode does increase the download speed. It’s Research & Development mode which is meant for developers of Origin. To start Origin in this mode, you need to:
1) Right-click on the space of your desktop and select New > Text Document to create a new empty document.
2) Double-click on the New Text Document you just created.
3) Paste the lines into the document:
[connection]
EnvironmentName=production
[Feature]
CdnOverride=akamai
4) Click File > Save As.
5) Type EACore.ini in the File name.
6) Now start Origin, and click Yes when the USE CONFIGURATION FILE ON DESKTOP window pops up. This will overwrite your old config file. After that, log into Origin.
The EACore.ini file is deleted from your desktop once you import it. If you want to leave R&D mode, you can navigate to the file by typing %ProgramData%/Origin in the Run box.
Clean Out Origin Cache File
When things don’t work right with your Origin download, clearing your cache can help fix the issue. But before clearing the cache, ensure the Origin app is fully closed.
First, in the menu bar, click Origin and then Exit. To double-check if it’s running in the background, you can go to the Task Manager:
1) Press the Windows logo key + R together on your keyboard to open the Run box.
2) Type taskmgr.exe and click OK.
3) Under the Processes tab, make sure that Origin .exe and OriginWebHelperService.exe aren’t on there. (They’re listed in alphabetical order.) If they’re, right-click on it and click End task.
After completely closing the app, you can delete the cache files following these steps:
The instructions below are for Windows users, for Mac or other platforms like PlayStation & Xbox, you can go to EA HELP to clear the cache.
1) Press the Windows logo key + R together on your keyboard.
2) Type %ProgramData%/Origin and click OK.
3) Delete all the files and folders inside Origin except for LocalContent. Do not delete this folder.
4) Open the Run box again. Type %AppData% and then click OK.
5) In the Roaming folder, delete the Origin folder
6) In the address bar, click on AppData.
7) Double-click on the Local folder to open it.
8) Delete the Origin folder
After that, restart your computer and log into Origin.
Reinstall Origin
If none of the fixes listed above work for you, then you might consider uninstalling and reinstalling the app. To do so, you can:
1) Press the Windows logo key + R together on your keyboard to open the Run box.
2) Type appwiz.cpl and click OK.
3) From the list, click Origin and right-click to Uninstall it.
After you finish uninstalling the app, navigate to EA Origin to download the latest version. Till then, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
Conclusion
It is a commonly utilized platform, even though the downloading speed for Origin is extremely slow. Your Origin’s poor download speed could suggest a problem with your network connection. To resolve the issue, you must upgrade your network adapter driver.
Hopefully, some of these fixes will improve your download speed.
