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What Happens When The Origin Doesn’t Open or Doesn’t Respond After Launch?
Many users report that Origin Client doesn’t respond to their requests or launches at all when they try to launch their favorite games. Sometimes, the program runs in the background and can be seen through the task manager. Other times, it minimizes the system tray.
Why Won’t Origin Open?
Before we can discuss the solutions, it is important to identify the causes. They could be caused by a bug in the update or a fault with the origin cache. These are the most common scenarios.
Problems with Origin Updater: Sometimes, the Origin Client is updated by Origin Updater. Sometimes, the client stops responding to updates while they are taking place in the background.
Corrupted cache files: It is possible that the cache files are the reason for the error in which the origin client does not respond. The cache may be affected, and the problem can occur.
Distorted temporary files: The client creates a temporary file that allows it to function well. However, these files can become corrupted over time and stop the client from responding. These files can be deleted to make the origin work again.
Problems in the core origin files: There are some problems that could arise with the client’s core files. The only solution is to reinstall the entire client.
How To Fix Origin Doesn’t Open
1. Delete The Cache Files Of Origin
Origin uses cache files to speed up loading and stores the most commonly used data in them. The platform checks each startup to see if it requires those files. If so, it loads them from the cache and does not download them again. Files that aren’t stored are created. These files can build up over time and become corrupted. This issue might be fixed by deleting these files. Here are some ways to do it.
First close the client if it is running, using the Task Manager window.
On the keyboard, press the Windows + R key and then type “%ProgramData%” into the dialog box and press Enter.
In the ProgramData folder open the Origin folder.
In the folder delete all the files and folders except the LocalContent folder.
Now try to run the Origin client again to see if the error is gone.
2. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Here are some ways to troubleshoot compatibility issues:
- Right-click the Origin shortcut and choose Properties.
- Next, go to the Compatibility Tab and then click Run compatibility troubleshooter.
- Click on Try recommended settings to test the program using the recommended compatibility settings.
- If that fails, run the Programm Compatibility Troubleshooter again. Based on the issues you see, choose the alternative option.
- If the problem persists, adjust the settings manually. Hit OK to confirm.
NB: To make further progress, you can manually adjust the Compatibility settings.
Compatibility mode: If Origin doesn’t open on your Windows system, click this drop-down button to install the previous Windows version.
Disable full-screen optimizations: It has been observed that Origin games are affected by low FPS issues. Full-Screen optimizations can cause some games to crash. To test Origin, disable it.
Run the program as an administrator: The origin may not work as you expect it to. To test if it works, run the Origin File as an Administrator.
3. Cleaning Origin’s Temporary Files
Origin creates temporary files within the AppData folder. These files can sometimes cause the platform to not respond. The client would have to delete these files in order to create new files that could solve the problem. These files are default hidden, so we’ll have to first unhide them.
In the search box on your task-bar type “folder”, now select Show has hidden files and folders from the results.
Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, then select OK.
Now press Windows + R keys and write “%AppData%” and press Enter.
Once the AppData folder opens up, delete the Origin folders located in both the Local and the Roaming folder.
Now restart Origin to see if the issue is resolved or not.
4. Perform A Clean Boot
For some users, this step is the easiest. Origin users find this step to be very useful.
If the problem persists, you may need to do a clean boot.
Clean Boot allows you to disable startup programs manually to identify the problem software.
After you have identified the problem software, uninstall it. This will solve the issue.
Here are the steps to perform a Clean Boot on your Windows PC.
To open the Run Dialog, press Win+R simultaneously. Type msconfig, then press to enter.
Select the Services tab and tick mark the Hide All Microsoft Services box. Next, click Disable All.
Next, open Task Manager.
On the Startup tab in Task Manager, select the item for each startup and then click Disable.
Head back to the System Configuration and click OK. This will restart your computer.
To confirm that the problem persists, run Origin again.
To enable each application, you will need to open the System configuration window again.
To apply the changes, restart your computer after you have enabled each service or application.
5. Install the Latest Windows Updates
This issue can sometimes occur if your computer doesn’t have the latest Windows updates. This issue might be resolved by running Windows Update. Here’s how you can do it.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type update. In the list of results, click Check for updates to open Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates to update your Windows system.
- Restart your PC when the Windows update process is completed.
Origin will automatically open if you double-click the shortcut on your desktop. To reinstall Origin, you can try the next solution.
6. Reinstalling the Origin Client
If none of the above options work, you can uninstall the client first and then install the new setup. You will need to add your Origin games again, even though this will only delete your Origin client.
On your keyboard, press Windows + R keys, write “control panel” and then press Enter to open.
Click on “Uninstall a program” under the Programs section.
Find the client in the list and right-click on it and then click Uninstall.
Now download the latest version of Origin from here. Once downloaded run the setup by double-clicking on it and then clicking “install origin”.
Now run it to see if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
Error messages are common in every computer program. It’s not unusual for one program to crash, too. To fix these problems, one needs to understand the program. Hope that this article can help you find out the way to fix the broken Origin.
