Fix EA Something went wrong and the service failed to start
Here's how to Fix EA Something went wrong and the service failed to start:
- Restart your computer - A simple restart can often resolve issues with services failing to start.
- Update Windows - Make sure you have the latest Windows updates installed. Updates sometimes include fixes for service issues.
- Reinstall Origin - Uninstall and reinstall the Origin client application. Corrupted Origin files can prevent games from launching.
- Run Origin as Administrator - Right click the Origin shortcut and select "Run as Administrator". This may allow it to access files needed to start.
- Check for Windows updates - Open Windows Update (Settings - Update & Security) and install any available updates. Restart after.
- Repair the game - In Origin, right click the game, choose "Repair" and wait for it to check the files and redownload anything missing.
- Disable antivirus - Temporarily disable any antivirus software, which can sometimes interfere with games launching.
- Clear Origin cache - Close Origin, press Win+R, type "%ProgramData%\Origin" and delete all files in that folder.
- Contact EA support - If still not fixed, contact EA's customer support for further assistance troubleshooting the issue.