Origin is not launching (but it is using 100% cpu usage)

[ProminAncz]

Origin was working fine for me a few days ago until I have encountered this problem. It won't launch at all, but when I opened my task manager I saw that the Origin (32bit) is running and it was using a huge 90%-100% CPU usage.

I have tried:

-uninstalling it and reinstalling it

-running the compatibility troubleshooter

-restarting my laptop several times

-running it as administrator

Any help would be appreciated as I would like to get back to playing my games since I have subscribed to the Origin Access to play and not being able to get in Origin feels as I've wasted my money.

Feel free to ask any questions and I will try my best to answer them as clear/fast as I can.

[yahel_1 · Accepted solution]

Hi @ProminAncz 

Clear Origin cache https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/

Delete temp files: open the Start Menu and type %temp%  in the Search field  or click in the Run option in the Start Menu and type %temp% in the Run field.Press Enter and a Temp folder should open. You can delete all files found in this folder, and if any files are in use, they can be skipped.

Restart your machine.

And you may need to do a Clean Boot  https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

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My Opinion is no more important or right than yours.I'm a gamer like you, trying to help you (i'm not an EA employee).

If you want to know us or/and come up with ideas to improve the Origin platform or/and talk about anything and many more besides,you could also visit the NEW section Origin General Discussion https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/bd-p/origin-general-discussion-en

[yahel_1 · Accepted solution]

Hi @ProminAncz 

Clear Origin cache https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/

Delete temp files: open the Start Menu and type %temp%  in the Search field  or click in the Run option in the Start Menu and type %temp% in the Run field.Press Enter and a Temp folder should open. You can delete all files found in this folder, and if any files are in use, they can be skipped.

Restart your machine.

And you may need to do a Clean Boot  https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

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My Opinion is no more important or right than yours.I'm a gamer like you, trying to help you (i'm not an EA employee).

If you want to know us or/and come up with ideas to improve the Origin platform or/and talk about anything and many more besides,you could also visit the NEW section Origin General Discussion https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/bd-p/origin-general-discussion-en

[ProminAncz]

Hello @yahel_1 

I would like to thank you for your answers and solutions you have provided me for my problem. Now Origin is working like how it should be instead of taking up CPU usage. Once again, thank you very much.

[yahel_1]

We're welcome  @ProminAncz 

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My Opinion is no more important or right than yours.I'm a gamer like you, trying to help you (i'm not an EA employee).

If you want to know us or/and come up with ideas to improve the Origin platform or/and talk about anything and many more besides,you could also visit the NEW section Origin General Discussion https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/bd-p/origin-general-discussion-en

[TheSpoonman5]

Had the same problem, this worked perfectly. Thank you kindly.

[wilcat74]

@yahel_1 I am having this exact same problem - my CPU is running at 100% caused by Origin. I don't know what changed lately, but every time I open Origin it proceeds to download all my Sims 4 game and packs. This causes a huge lag in my computer and it's taking anywhere from 80 - 98% of my CPU usage. The download for my Sims 4 game just crawls! I've done these, but things are still going the same. I've also lowered the download rate in Origin and that didn't change anything. I have a higher end laptop with a great processor and storage so I don't know what's happening. I don't seem to recall Origin wanting to download my Sims game EVERY time I opened it before!