Users have come up with various methods used to resolve this issue and we decided to include the methods which have helped them and provide step-by-step instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully and the problem should be gone in no time.
What Causes the “Folder does not exist” Error in the Origin Client?
There are only a few known causes of this problem (and probably many unknown ones) and we have decided to present them below in a list. Determining the correct cause of the problem on your computer is the most important step to choose the proper method to resolve it. Check it out below!
Solution 1: Run Origin as an Administrator
Recent Windows or Origin updates may have changed something regarding the permissions for the Origin executable and it may not be able to access all folders it was able to access before the updates. That is why providing administrator permissions to the Origin executable managed to resolve the problem for many users and we highly recommend you try it out before moving on to other solutions!
Solution 2: Choose New Folder
If the problem only occurs with a single game on your computer, you might need to manually choose the folder where the game is installed. This is more of a workaround but the problem shouldn’t appear any longer for the game you have chosen to update. Make sure you follow the steps below to try out this method.
Solution 3: Restore Default Settings for the Game Library
There is an option inside the Origin client which enables you to reset the settings related to Game Library locations. This should be just enough to make Origin recognize the folders where your games are installed. The method is easy enough and it should resolve your problem quite easily!
Solution 4: Provide Sufficient Permissions
Finally, if the methods above haven’t been helpful in your scenario, you should consider providing sufficient permissions to the game’s installation folder. The game might be installed in an inaccessible folder without having sufficient permissions. This method should resolve the “Folder does not exist” problem on your computer so make sure you check it out!
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