Your computer may sometimes fail to download and install Origin. When this issue occurs, the following error message pops up on the screen: OriginThinSetup can’t be downloaded securely. After spending a lot of money on a new game, not being able to download the client that installs it can be really frustrating. Let’s see what you can do to get rid of this alert and install Origin on your machine.
What to do if OriginThinSetup won’t download on PC
- Step 1: Check your Internet connection
Make sure your network connection is working properly. Unplug your router, wait for 30 seconds, and then plug it back in. Switch to a cable connection or use a different network.
- Step 2: Temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall
Third-party antivirus software may sometimes prevent your computer from downloading new programs and apps. Disable your antivirus, firewall and antispyware programs, and try to install Origin again.
- Step 3: Change your hosts file to hosts.old
Navigate to C:/Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts. Right-click on the hosts file and rename it to hosts.old. Close the window, and download Origin again.
- Step 4: Remove all Origin files
Exit Origin, go to Control Panel, and select Uninstall a program under Programs. Select Origin and hit the Uninstall button to remove all the files associated with the failed install attempt. Download Origin and try again.
- Step 5: Clean boot your computer
Perform a clean boot to launch Windows with only a minimum set of drivers and processes. This should help you avoid software conflicts. Then, download the Origin game client again. Right-click on the installer, and select Run as administrator.
Conclusion
If OriginThinSetup can’t be downloaded securely, unplug your router to reset your Internet connection. Then, temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall. Go to Control Panel and uninstall all Origin files. Additionally, clean boot your computer and run the Origin installer with admin rights.
Did you manage to solve the problem and install the game client on your machine? Comment down below.