Changing Origin Id & Battlefield

Edit, October 2013: This solution is now outdated; though, with the new filename still valid. Changing the directory from within the client's settings should work without a problem. See https://gaming.stackexchange.com/a/129935/23 for a detailed walkthrough.

Locate the "Origin" sub-folder in your Application Data - or simply use Start | Run | "%AppData%\Origin".

There's a local.xml file, open it with a text editor and change the path in the line that begins with

<Setting key="DownloadInPlaceDir"

Yes.

I got this email on the 21st:

Dear XXXXX: Thank you for ordering on Origin Store. The product that you preordered is now available for preload. Click the link below to preload your product.

Order Number: XXXX Product ID: XXXXX Product Name: Battlefield 3™ Limited Edition Release Date: October 24, 2011

To download your game just visit the "My Games" section of the Origin application. You will be sent an email on the release date when your game is ready to play.

Don't have Origin? Visit http://www.origin.com/download to download and install the Origin application. Once installed, click the sign-in tab and log in with the Origin Account you used for your purchase at the Origin Store to access your available games.

Please note: This email message was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please visit help.origin.com/ to submit any further questions.