Origin is a free gaming platform developed by EA Arts (Electronic Arts) where players can browse, buy, download, and play their online video games. The software client of this platform is available for PC and mobile platforms. However, like other gaming platforms, installation and downloads get stuck or stopped on Origin due to some bugs and issues. Recently, many players are encountering error code 106128 followed by an error message that says – “External service is having some issues”. This error occurs mostly when players attempt to play the game on Origin. If you are also suffering from the same issue and want to get rid of it, here is how you can fix error code 106128 on Origin.
How to Fix Origin Error Code 106128 – External Service is Having Some Issues Error
Error code 106128 in Origin could be a result of many reasons and so you can try multiple methods to fix it. Here we have covered all potential solutions to fix it. Let’s find out:
Change the Game to the Offline Mode
– Launch the Origin app
– From the top corner, click on the Origin button
– Click on Go offline
– Once done, try to run the game and check if you are still having issue
Run the Game with Admin Rights
– Go to the desktop of your Windows where you have kept the Origin shortcut and right-click on it. Go to Properties > then Compatibility” tab > tick Run this program as an administrator
– Save the changes
– Next, go to the location when your game’s executable file is saved
– Then repeat the same process to run as an administrator
Verify the Integrity of Game Files on Steam
– Open up the Steam desktop app and go to the “Library”
– Find the game and right-click on it
– From the menu, click on the “Properties” option
– Go to the tab “Local Files”
– Click on the button “Verify integrity of game files”
– Now the process of verifying the game files will be started and fix the missing or corrupted files. The process can take about 15-20 minutes so have patience
– Once it is done, run the game
Uninstall and Reinstall the Origin App
– Open up a Run dialogue box by pressing the Win + R key
– Type appwiz.cpl and then click on Enter
– You can also uninstall an app through Control Panel
– Once uninstalled completely, go to the official website of Origin and download the fresh app
– After installing successfully, the error code 106128 should be resolved in Origin
That’s all for this guide on how to fix Origin error code 106128 – External server is having some issues.
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