Then it is not optimized for the machine (for some reason or another). There are a few others that also had issues with Origin which is mainly an online menu that catalogs and downloads the games you buy with them (I had Command & Conquer Generals but never played it on a Surface).
See if you can find a "Contact Us" on their web site and send them an email and describe the problem you are having.
The instructions that Entegy give may or may not work but you can give it a try.
I tried a repair install and after a few video resolution adjustments it works fine. Laggy during normal game play, but works.