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Fix Origin Error 4302 When Updating Games

Fix Origin error 4302

What is Origin error code 4320? Origin error 4302 is an annoying gaming issue that usually occurs when gamers try to install the latest game updates. It indicates your computer failed to update your game.

The entire error message reads as follows: An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again in a few moments. Error: -4:302.

In this article, we’ll show you how you can fix error 4302 on Origin and resume your gaming session.

Troubleshooting Origin Error 4302

Fix 1 – Restart your computer/ modem

If you haven’t rebooted your computer  yet, do it now and check if the issue persists. Never underestimate this simple solution.

Fix 2 – Repair the game

Repairing the game may fix error 4302. So, go to your game panel, right-click on the problematic game and select Repair. Then test to see if the error persists.

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Fix 3 – Update your computer/ Origin

Make sure that you’re running the latest OS updates on your computer. Also, update your Origin client.

Keep in mind that your games are dependent on your Origin app. Running an outdated Origin version may cause various game issues.

Fix 4 – Switch off your antivirus

Switching off your antivirus and firewall may solve this problem. Install the newest game updates and then turn your antivirus and  anti-malware protection back on.

Also go OriginApplication SettingsDiagnostics and switch  on Safe Mode.

Fix 5 – Whitelist Origin

Add Origin and the problematic game to your firewall and antivirus software’s exceptions’ list. Return to your game and check if the issue persists.

Fix 6 – Use a VPN

Many gamers confirmed that installing and running a VPN fixed error 4302.

Apparently, there’s an incompatibility issues between the IPs from certain regions and EA’s severs.

Try this solution and tell us if it fixed the problem for you.

Fix 7 – Create a new Origin account

If none of the solutions listed above worked for you, try creating a new account on the same PC.

Some players confirmed that after creating a new account, the error no longer occurred.

Fix 8 – Tweak your config file

Sera778 confirmed on EA’s forum that tweaking your config file fixes error 4302. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Start Origin in R&D mode -> exit Origin
2. Create a new empty Notepad document on desktop with the following content:

[connection]
EnvironmentName=production

[Feature]
CdnOverride=akamai

3. Save the file as EACore.ini -> launch Origin
4. You will be asked to import the new file -> confirm the choice to overwrite your old config-file.

Fix 9 – Flush your DNS

Flushing your DNS may fix error 4302. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Launch Command Prompt (Admin)
  2. Type the following commands:
    1. ipconfig/flushdns → hit Enter
    2. ipconfig /registerdns → hit Enter
    3. ipconfig /release → hit Enter
    4. ipconfig /renew → hit Enter
    5. netsh winsock reset → hit Enter
  3. Restart your computer.

Fix 10 – Reinstall Origin
Uninstall the current Origin client version. Make sure that you’re logged in as Administrator when doing this. Once you have deleted the client, go to Origin’s website and download and install the latest client version.

Let us know if these solutions helped you.

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