Origin.exe Entry Point not Found [ Edited ]

[KT_FerrariTTV]

I know there are a few topics similar to this out there, but none with this specific error message, so here goes.

I am trying to reinstall Origin on my laptop after cleaning it up. When I install Origin and try to start it up, I get the error message "The procedure entry point _except1 could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Origin.exe"

I am running Windows 8.1 64-bit with an AMD A8-6410 with AMD Radeon R5 Graphics at 2.00ghz processing speed, 4gb RAM

 Edit - Also, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, as well as cleaning the computer and doing a clean boot.

[Straatford87 · Accepted solution]

Hi @supernatural217,

This error comes from not having the correct VC++ version installed on your computer. We managed to solve the issue in this thread:

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin/HELP-ME-PLS/td-p/4759406

I understand that you might have already read that. If so, please download the latest version of VC++ from the Microsoft website:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977003

If it doesn't work, please tell us exactly which steps you did or did not do so we can troubleshoot further.

--Tom

[EA_Kristi]

@KT_FerrariTTV Could you please try renaming Origin.exe to OriginTMP.exe in the Origin client installation folder (default location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin) and then try launching the client again?

If the same issue occurs please run Origin Error Reporter from the client installation folder and post the ID here.

Thanks!

[KT_FerrariTTV]

That file does not exist in the Origin folder. Nor does the Origin Error Reporter.

[Bartolomeus1989]

I have the same problem. I tried to start Origin today and then update pop up showed up. Then i got the same message as topic author.

I have unistalled origin and then tried to reinstall it but it wouldn't finish the process properly - popping up the same message before the installation  is actually finished.

[SwagliciousYOLO]

Getting this error too, reinstalled dx, .net framework and stuff (besides Origin client itself), but nothing. There is no Origin Error Reporter, and changing Origin.exe to OriginTMP.exe does not get rid of the error either. It's inadmissible getting this to this recent update.

[KT_FerrariTTV]

I'm also positive it's because of this update working with windows 8. My boyfriend recently installed Windows 10 and isnt having any problems.

[SwagliciousYOLO]

Not sure about that, I'm running Windows 10 and I'm getting the error since this new update only.

[KT_FerrariTTV]

Hmm. Weird. Must just be the update on certain PC's

[lynx0691]

Origin worked fine yesterday but not today.  

OS Name Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro

Version 6.3.9600 Build 9600

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 2401 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

BIOS Version/Date TOSHIBA Version 1.40, 7/31/2014

[RetroPinUpKitten]

I am also getting this same error message, I have even tried running it as an admin in windows 7 compat and it isn;t working either, I can also not locate the file you mention....

[EDIT]

Also I went into properties to change the name of the program to change the .exe and it is still not working and giving the same error for every time of way you can launch Origin