Origin is a digital game distribution platform developed by Electronics Art (EA) that can be used to buy, download, install or update games. It also has social features like the ability to add and chat with your friends. Although, it does not have the user base as well as popularity in compared to other digital game distribution platform but it does have the polish feel and ties with major companies that can make it go to the very top.
Certainly, there is not platform without error and Origin is one of them. Some of the users have faced Origin Error 32768 on Windows and Mac and could be especially frustrating because you cannot download or install the latest games and you could not update them either. The Error complains has gone to the developer but for now we have mentioned all the possible solutions and workaround you can use and resolve the issue.
Solution 1: Log-out and Log-in to your Origin Client
The method to solve the error code could be as simple as logging out and again logging in. Follow these steps to do so:
- Launch Origin Client.
- At the top-left corner, click on
- Now choose Sign out
- After that, enter your credentials again to sign back in.
- Try downloading any game and see if the issue is fixed.
Solution 2: Allow Origin through Widows Defender
Another reason why this could be happening is that Windows Defender is interfering with Origin because it mistakenly took it as a malware. Allowing Origin through firewall will solve the issue if this is the case. To do so, follow these steps:
- Click on Start icon and go to Search
- Type Windows Defender Firewall and press Enter key.
- In the following Windows, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
- Now, click Change Settings.
- Find Origin in the following list.
- After finding, tick the boxes of both Private and Public
- Press OK to save the settings and close the window.
Solution 3: Run Origin as Administrator
Often time error code happen because Origin is unable to access all the files and folder required due to administrative bondage. Run Origin with elevated right to fix the error code.
To do so, go to your Desktop and right click on Origin Icon. Now select Properties option. Move to Compatibility tab. Find and tick the box beside, Run this program as administrator. Press OK to save and close the menu. Run Origin application by double clicking on the app icon. Check if this solved the error or not.
Solution 4: Delete Origin application Cache Data
This is one of the possible solutions that work for some users and could be useful for you too. To clear Origin cache, follow these instructions:
- If you have Origin running in background then completely close the client.
- Open Run dialogue box by pressing Win + R key at the same time.
- To open Origin’s cache folder directory, enter the location and press Enter.
- %ProgramData%/Origin
- In the following window, select everything except LocalContent.
- Delete them by pressing Del button on keyboard.
- Close the window and open Run Dialogue box again.
- Now type %AppData% and press Enter.
- Navigate to Roaming Folder and select Origin sub folder.
- Delete the Origin Sub-folder.
- Go back and now open Local folder.
- Again delete Origin folder.
Solution 5: Uninstall and Re-Install Origin Client
Many users reported that their error was resolved after re-installing Origin application. If you want to do the same, follow these steps along:
- Open Control Panel from Start
- Click Program > Uninstall a program.
- In the following list find Origin.
- Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
- Complete the process by following the on-screen instructions.
- After uninstalling, open a Brower and go to Origin official website.
- Download the client setup wizard.
- Move to your download location and double click on it to launch.
- Follow the instructions and install the Origin Client.
Conclusion
If you are one of those users who have encountered Origin Error 32768 on Windows, then don’t worry we got you covered. We have listed all the possible solutions and workaround that you can use and resolve your error without hassle.