EA Origin trying to install itself on my computer? : Othor Games

» Sat May 12, 2012 3:54 pm

There is no Skynet, it's all been a lie. It's OrigiNet

» Sat May 12, 2012 4:27 pm

It's likely a virus of some sort, because I didn't have it ask me at all, I had to download it from their website.

And Origin isn't actually that bad.

» Sat May 12, 2012 7:26 pm

It's likely a virus of some sort, because I didn't have it ask me at all, I had to download it from their website.

And Origin isn't actually that bad.

Except y'know... now EA has the right to collect data on what you have on your hard drive

» Sun May 13, 2012 6:27 am

Except y'know... now EA has the right to collect data on what you have on your hard drive

And they tried to hide it by removing it from the Origin EULA, only to have it overwritten by the EA Privacy Policy which gives them the same permission. :dry:

» Sat May 12, 2012 4:47 pm

What the hell, EA?

» Sun May 13, 2012 2:57 am

Strange. I would be freaked, tbh :wacko:

Like some said, most likely a virus/maleware causing it, idk :shrug:

» Sun May 13, 2012 1:45 am

It's OrigiNet

OrigiNet is actually a bookmark of mine and I can assure you it has nothing to do with this topic.

» Sat May 12, 2012 5:53 pm

OrigiNet is actually a bookmark of mine and I can assure you it has nothing to do with this topic. :wink:

Was trying to wordmisth a cool cross between Origin and Skynet. I kind of figured it didn't exist, and if it did wasn't what I thought it was. :teehee:

» Sat May 12, 2012 8:32 pm

Sounds like Origin is bundled with EA games (from Steam and maybe other places), maybe as a marketing ploy to draw more people to Origin.

i doubt EA could do that without breaking some sort of terms of service with steam

» Sat May 12, 2012 11:05 pm

KILL IT. KILL IT WITH FIRE

» Sat May 12, 2012 9:15 pm

KILL IT. KILL IT WITH FIRE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxjnl1yuXk

» Sat May 12, 2012 8:49 pm

That just might do the trick :biggrin:

Though isn't having ice after flame counter-productive?

» Sun May 13, 2012 3:12 am

That just might do the trick :biggrin:

Though isn't having ice after flame counter-productive?

Sure, but with this gun your sure to have all the time n the world to be counter productive. The guns also modular, so take out what you dont need. Have fun now.

» Sun May 13, 2012 5:33 am

Sure, but with this gun your sure to have all the time n the world to be counter productive. The guns also modular, so take out what you dont need. Have fun now.

Do they sell a blender attachment? You'd be surprised how often one of those comes in handy.

» Sun May 13, 2012 4:03 am

I'm putting my order for it on Amazon right now! If Origins ever shows it's face near me I will be ready. I want to get the old repulbic though just to play it once... but why couldn't they use steam? That is enough surely because gamers don't want to have to install a different piece of soul eating kit for every game they play *sadface*

» Sat May 12, 2012 7:20 pm

Do they sell a blender attachment? You'd be surprised how often one of those comes in handy.

I'm sure for the right price any sort of attatchment could be arranged, Mr. Zorg is if anything an entepenour. :prod:

» Sat May 12, 2012 8:47 pm

i doubt EA could do that without breaking some sort of terms of service with steam

Sure, unless Steam has gone ape-[censored] crazy and agreed to some sort of Satan's deal-scenario with EA...

Yeah, it's got to be malware or a virus.

» Sat May 12, 2012 8:45 pm

Is it possible that this is an infection disguised as Origin?

What sort of malware pretends to be other malware?

» Sun May 13, 2012 5:47 am

Except y'know... now EA has the right to collect data on what you have on your hard drive

And they tried to hide it by removing it from the Origin EULA, only to have it overwritten by the EA Privacy Policy which gives them the same permission. :dry:

Except y'know... Steam can do the exact same thing. But no, hate on EA, because, y'know, Valve is awesome but EA sux.

» Sat May 12, 2012 10:02 pm

Except y'know... Steam can do the exact same thing. But no, hate on EA, because, y'know, Valve is awesome but EA sux.

can is the key word in that sentence

Valve can do that, but they don't.

» Sun May 13, 2012 1:24 am

can is the key word in that sentence

Valve can do that, but they don't.

And you know this... How?

» Sat May 12, 2012 7:41 pm

And you know this... How?

By actually reading the Steam EULA?

» Sat May 12, 2012 7:25 pm

By actually reading the Steam EULA?

I happen to agree that Steam doesn't go as far as Origin although both are dirty in my eyes especially Origin which installs itself regardless if you sign the EULA or not, in addition to other things that it does too. It's a shame that PC gaming has to go to this, don't know why they can't trust honest people with a disk.

» Sun May 13, 2012 1:02 am

I happen to agree that Steam doesn't go as far as Origin although both are dirty in my eyes especially Origin which installs itself regardless if you sign the EULA or not, in addition to other things that it does too. It's a shame that PC gaming has to go to this, don't know why they can't trust honest people with a disk.

Peole aren't honest, individuals are, but not people.

» Sun May 13, 2012 2:48 am

Peole aren't honest

I agree, Pee Holes are never honest especially if they wish to spew all that piss from their bladder onto my grave.