Mass Effect [ Edited ]

[aloraanne]

Every time I open Mass Effect 1 it makes Origin think it needs to update. I can play the game if I uninstall Origin and reinstall it, but this fix only lasts as long as that game session. This wouldn't be the worst thing, but once it finishes updating, it tells me my operating system isn't suitable, which is not the case (assume everything is updated as well). This does not happen when I load any of the other Mass Effect games or any other game for that matter. This is very problematic for my iso trilogy play-through! Does anyone have any suggestions how to fix this or why it is happening? 

[Rand207 · Accepted solution]

You can go into Settings on the Origin interface, and select "No Automatic Updates".  It's a toggle on the right side.  Unfortunately, this will affect all games, not just ME1.  It's not like Steam, where you can do it on a game by game basis.  I do it anyway, as I mainly play older games that really won't be getting publisher updates.  It's also critical to do it if you decide to mod any of the Mass Effect games (or any game), as Origin will "update" your game, over-writing your mods.  I decided to replay the ME series with mods, and wow, what a difference.  You might consider it if you're replaying the series.  I love these games.

[holger1405]

@aloraanne 

Look at this guide. to preform a clean uninstall of Origin.

• Scroll down to "How to uninstall the Origin client the hard way"
• Follow the instructions to the letter. 
• reboot.
• Download this version of the "OriginSetup.exe"
• Run the installer as Administrator (Right click the "OriginSetup.exe" > Run as an Administrator)
• Run Origin as Administrator
• Test.

[Rand207 · Accepted solution]

You can go into Settings on the Origin interface, and select "No Automatic Updates".  It's a toggle on the right side.  Unfortunately, this will affect all games, not just ME1.  It's not like Steam, where you can do it on a game by game basis.  I do it anyway, as I mainly play older games that really won't be getting publisher updates.  It's also critical to do it if you decide to mod any of the Mass Effect games (or any game), as Origin will "update" your game, over-writing your mods.  I decided to replay the ME series with mods, and wow, what a difference.  You might consider it if you're replaying the series.  I love these games.