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How do I fix EA Desktop error code 10005?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The EA Desktop Error Code 10005 is an error that can occur when trying to launch the Electronic Arts Desktop App. This error is usually caused by a corrupt or missing file, and can be fixed by reinstalling the App.

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1. Restart your computer and try again

  1. Shut down your computer.
  2. Remove any devices, such as a USB drive, media player, or external hard drive, from your computer.
  3. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
  4. Wait five minutes.
  5. Plug in the power cord and turn on your computer.
  6. If your computer starts up, skip to step 10.
  7. If your computer does not start up, go to step 10.
  8. In Windows, open the Start menu and type “reboot”.
  9. In the list of results, select “restart”.
  10. Click “restart”.

2. Check your internet connection and make sure it is stable

The first thing you need to do is to open up Windows 10 and go to the Settings menu. From here, you will need to click on Network and Internet. From here, you will need to click on the Diagnostics tab. This is where you will be able to check your internet connection. If you are experiencing problems with your internet connection, you will need to make sure that your connection is stable. You can do this by checking the speeds that you are receiving and by making sure that there are no issues with your connection.

3. Try reinstalling EA Desktop

To reinstall EA Desktop:

  1. Open the Start Menu and type “reinstall EA Desktop”
  2. When the EA Desktop installer appears, click on it to start the installation process.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstallation process.
  4. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.

4. If you are using an antivirus program, try temporarily disabling it and then try again

If you are using an antivirus program, try temporarily disabling it and then try again in order to fix ea desktop error code 10005.

5. Try running EA Desktop as an administrator

  1. Open the "Start" menu and click "Run."
  2. Type "cmd" and press Enter.
  3. At the command prompt, type "net user administrator /active:yes" and press Enter.
  4. Type "exit" to close the command prompt.

6. Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for EA Desktop

  1. Open Windows Update and check for updates.
  2. If there are any updates, install them.
  3. Check for and install the latest drivers for your computer.
  4. Make sure that your computer has the latest software version.
  5. Make sure that your computer has enough memory and disk space.
  6. Make sure that your computer has a supported browser.
  7. Make sure that your computer has the latest antivirus software.
  8. Make sure that your computer has the latest firewall software.
  9. Make sure that your computer has the latest anti-spyware software.
  10. Make sure that your computer has the latest backup software.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

  1. Try clearing your Origin cache.
  2. Try resetting your Origin settings.
  3. Contact EA support for further assistance.