You’re ready to jump into a game night. You double-click on Origin. Nothing happens. A weird popup shows up instead— Error Code 106128. What does that even mean? Don’t worry! You’re not alone, and this error can be fixed. Let’s make it simple and maybe even a little fun to tackle.
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What Is Error Code 106128?
Error Code 106128 is Origin’s way of saying: “Hey, something’s not working right with launching.” Usually, it comes down to permissions, file issues, or sneaky background services getting in the way. Think of it as your PC throwing a tantrum. But don’t fret; we’ve got the fix!
Quick Things to Try First
Before we dive deep, let’s knock out the easy stuff. Sometimes it’s the simplest fix that works like magic.
- Restart your computer. (Yes, the IT crowd was right.)
- Run Origin as administrator. Right-click the Origin icon and click “Run as administrator”.
- Check your internet connection. Use YouTube as a test—if cat videos work, you’re probably good.
Still Broken? Try These Fixes
Alright, time to bring out the big guns. We’re going to go step-by-step. Follow along, and you’ll be gaming in no time.
1. Clear Origin’s Cache
Imagine Origin with a cluttered desk. It can’t find its papers! Let’s clean it up.
- Close Origin completely.
- Press Win + R, type %ProgramData% and hit Enter.
- Find the Origin folder and delete everything except the LocalContent folder.
- Next, press Win + R again. Type %AppData% and delete the Origin folder there too.
- Now go one folder back, open Local and delete the Origin folder there too.
Don’t worry—this won’t delete your games. It just clears up junk.
2. Disable Background Services
Sometimes, other software loves to butt in. Background apps like antivirus or overlays can mess things up.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- End tasks like Razer Synapse, Discord overlay, MSI Afterburner.
- Also look for anything that seems to interfere with games or graphics.
Now try running Origin again. Better?
3. Reinstall Origin (The Fun Way!)
If nothing helps, it might be time to say goodbye (just briefly) to Origin and reinstall it.
- Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features.
- Uninstall Origin.
- Download the latest installer from the Origin website.
- Install it fresh and login again.
It’s like giving Origin a spa day. Clean and refreshed!
4. Check Permissions
Origin needs the right keys to access its rooms (folders). Let’s make sure it has them.
- Go to the folder where Origin is installed.
- Right-click → Properties → Security tab → Edit.
- Give full control to Administrators and your User.
- Click OK, apply the changes, and try again.
Still Seeing That Pesky Code?
If all else fails, you may want to contact EA’s support. But most people fix Error Code 106128 with one of the above methods.
Bonus Tips
- Keep Windows and Origin updated. Old software likes to misbehave.
- Avoid running too many things at once. Multitasking is tough, even for software.
- Use Game Mode on Windows. It can prioritize performance.
Final Thoughts 🕹️
Error Code 106128 can be annoying, but it’s a fixable problem. Most of the time, it’s just a temporary bug or a misunderstood setting. Follow these tips, and you’ll be back to launching your games faster than you can say “Respawn!”
Now go forth, brave gamer. Conquer that error. And may your framerate be high and your ping be low!