{"id":683,"date":"2020-04-15T10:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=683"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T11:04:58","slug":"fix-origin-thin-setup-is-not-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-origin-thin-setup-is-not-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix: Origin Thin Setup Is Not Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many users have reported experiencing Origin Thin Setup is not opening and are looking for ways to fix it. If you\u2019re facing startup issues with the Origin client, it should relieve you to know that <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.ea.com\/t5\/Origin-Client-Web-Technical\/Origin-setup-system-error\/td-p\/8794414\">many other users<\/a> are going through the same stress. 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Close the Origin client in <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>II. Right-click on the Origin icon on desktop and click <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/origin-run-administrator.png\" alt=\"Run Origin as an Administrator\" class=\"wp-image-695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/origin-run-administrator.png 419w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/origin-run-administrator-262x300.png 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will give Origin administrator rights and allow the client to open. If this fix didn\u2019t resolve your issue, feel free to try the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Run_a_Clean_Boot\"><\/span>Fix 2: Run a Clean Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Origin Thin Setup won\u2019t install on your PC, you may need to perform a clean boot to fix the problem. This troubleshooting tactic allows you to disable non-critical startups and services for you to find and uninstall any problematic program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Win + R<\/strong> shortcut to open the <strong>Run Dialog box<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">msconfig<\/code> into the box and hit the Enter key to launch the <strong>System Configuration window<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig.png\" alt=\"Run a Clean Boot\" class=\"wp-image-697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig.png 433w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig-285x160.png 285w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Services tab<\/strong>, then check the <strong>Hide all Microsoft services<\/strong> box, and click on <strong>Disable all<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-configuration-window.png\" alt=\"Click the Services tab, then check the Hide all Microsoft services box, and click on Disable all.\" class=\"wp-image-699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-configuration-window.png 601w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-configuration-window-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, select the <strong>Startup tab<\/strong> and click <strong>Open Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select each startup item and click on <strong>Disabled<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1.png\" alt=\"Select each startup item and click on Disabled.\" class=\"wp-image-705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1.png 880w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, go back to the <strong>System Configuration window<\/strong> and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart <\/strong>your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll-missing-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to fix the Api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll Missing Error<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue hasn\u2019t been fixed, navigate to the System Configuration window to enable services and applications one after the other. You must restart your PC after enabling each service until you find the problematic software and uninstall it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This environment should allow you to run troublesome apps when <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/msvcp140-dll-is-missing-fix-error\/\">the program can&#8217;t start because msvcp140.dll is missing<\/a>. Since you&#8217;ve disabled the third-party apps, no software will be competing for the use of files that you need to load Origin Setup properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Clear_Origin_Cache_Files\"><\/span>Fix 3: Clear Origin Cache Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to load faster, the Origin client caches files that it frequently uses. However, an age-long database of cached data may cause Origin to experience startup issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to clear Origin cache data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close the Origin client in Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>Win + R<\/strong> shortcut to open the <strong>Run Dialog box<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>%ProgramData%\/Origin<\/strong> into the Run Dialog box and hit Enter for a new window to pop up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programdata-origin.png\" alt=\"Clear Origin Cache Files\" class=\"wp-image-709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programdata-origin.png 421w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programdata-origin-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the new window, delete all the folders and files except for the folder that is named <strong>LocalContent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/localcontent.png\" alt=\"delete all the folders and files except for the folder that is named LocalContent.\" class=\"wp-image-713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/localcontent.png 879w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/localcontent-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/localcontent-768x329.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the <strong>Run Dialog box<\/strong> again, type <strong>%AppData%<\/strong>, and hit Enter for the Roaming folder to open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While in the Roaming folder, delete the <strong>Origin folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/roaming-origin-1.png\" alt=\"While in the Roaming folder, delete the Origin folder.\" class=\"wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/roaming-origin-1.png 880w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/roaming-origin-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/roaming-origin-1-768x359.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afterwards, click <strong>App Data<\/strong> in the address bar, open the <strong>Local folder<\/strong>, and delete the Origin folder you find there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, restart your PC to confirm that the issue has been fixed. If not, feel free to try the next solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why you are not able to run Origin Thin Setup is because your computer is throwing out <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-0xc0000142\/\">error 0xc0000142<\/a>. This happens when your app has been corrupted or did not install properly. Running into an application error during your Origin Thin Setup can be frustrating, so we made this guide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Reinstall_the_Visual_C_Redistribution_Pack\"><\/span>Fix 4: Reinstall the Visual C++ Redistribution Pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package is a library file that is required for applications developed with Visual C++ to run. Many users that have experienced multiple Origin Thin errors find this solution to be helpful. Understanding and managing these redistributables are vital skills for <a href=\"https:\/\/jooble.org\/jobs-c%2B%2B\/Remote\">C++ developers jobs<\/a> in ensuring smooth application deployment and compatibility on diverse systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Origin <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.ea.com\/t5\/Origin-Client-Web-Technical\/Origin-setup-system-error\/td-p\/8794414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user wrote<\/a>, <em>\u201cI got the same error as you. What fixed it for me was uninstalling the Visual C++ Redistribution Pack via Control Panel and downloading the latest Visual C++ Redistribution pack from the Microsoft website.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Origin Thin Setup is not working on your PC, follow these steps to reinstall the Visual C++ Redistribution pack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Win + R<\/strong> shortcut to open the Run Dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>control<\/strong> and hit the Enter key to launch the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Control Panel window, open <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programs-features.png\" alt=\"In the Control Panel window, open Programs and Features\" class=\"wp-image-717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programs-features.png 757w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programs-features-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>search box<\/strong> at the top right and type <strong>Microsoft Visual C++<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c.png\" alt=\"Locate the search box at the top right and type Microsoft Visual C++.\" class=\"wp-image-719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c.png 875w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/microsoft-visual-c-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uninstall everything that appears in the search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head over to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/2977003\/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft\u2019s Official Website<\/a> to download the latest Visual C++ Redistribution pack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>You may have multiple versions of the same Visual C++ Redistributable package (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions). This depends on the programs you have installed and their architecture. However, x64 and x86 versions work on 64-bit systems, while only x86 versions work on 32-bit systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Reinstall_the_Origin_Program\"><\/span>Fix 5: Reinstall the Origin Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If all the fixes haven\u2019t worked so far, you may have to uninstall Origin and reinstall it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Uninstall_Origin\"><\/span>Step 1: Uninstall Origin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>Win + R<\/strong> shortcut to open the Run Dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>control <\/strong>and hit the Enter key to launch the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Programs <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Uninstall <\/strong>a program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Origin to uninstall the program and restart your PC afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Reinstall_Origin\"><\/span>Step 2: Reinstall Origin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head over to the official EA Origin website and download the latest version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dm.origin.com\/download\">Origin client<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall the downloaded file and check if the issue has been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>P.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also run into a <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-the-vcredist-x64-exe-error\/\">vcredist_x64.exe<\/a> error, which is common when opening online games on Windows. This usually indicates a problem with the Microsoft Visual C++ version installed on your PC, preventing the game from launching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_Thin_Setup_Is_Not_Opening_FAQ\"><\/span>Origin Thin Setup Is Not Opening FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276949869\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is Origin Thin Setup Not Opening?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A number of factors can cause startup issues with the Origin Thin client. For example, the application you\u2019re trying to run needs an update and is facing challenges in starting. Besides, when Origin Thin is not given administrator rights, it may not be able to perform the modifications needed to make it run.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605276987050\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What to Do if Origin Thin Setup Is Not Opening?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The first thing is to identify why the Origin client is not able to open. As mentioned above, many reasons cause the issue, such as administrator rights, incomplete installation, malware infection, or corrupted system registries.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1605277003461\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to Fix Origin Thin Setup Is Not Opening?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can run the program as an administrator, uninstall and reinstall the app correctly, clearing the Origin Thin cache files, or scan your system for malware infection. If these simple solutions fail to work, you can proceed to more technical solutions such as starting the PC on a clean boot or reinstalling the Visual C++ Redistribution package.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many users have reported experiencing Origin Thin Setup is not opening and are looking for ways to fix it. If you\u2019re facing startup issues with the Origin client, it should relieve you to know that many other users are going through the same stress. 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