This issue seems to affect all the downloadable content on Origin, and it has caused users a lot of frustration. Dealing with this issue is not that hard, as you will see in this article. The troubleshooting methods are presented starting with the least invasive one. This ensures that the most efficient method for your situation will be used to fix the issue without exposing your system to unnecessary risks. Read on to find out more.
How do I fix the Origin unexpected error?
1. Whitelist the Origin app in your firewall
We used Windows Defender in this example, however, the process is mostly the same in any antivirus firewall program you might be using.
2. Run Origin with administrator privileges
In order to try this, right-click the Origin launcher and select Run as administrator. Check to see if this fixes the issue. If it doesn’t, try the next method.
3. Enable Safe Mode Downloading
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4. Delete the Origin temporary files
5. Uninstall and reinstall Origin
6. Perform a Clean boot of your PC
We hope this guide managed to help you solve the unexpected error has occurred message in Origin. Please feel free to let us know if any of these methods worked for you, or if you have any suggestions on this topic by using the comment section below.
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