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Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin
Origin
Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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, login, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download
. You can install any game you own for free on the new computer without having to uninstall from the old one.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 Origin?

On PC:
  1. Find your Origin installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
  2. Right-click the Origin folder and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the Origin installer for PC.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Can you redownload purchased Sims 4 on another computer?

The game can be installed in any computer through Origin, and can be played in any computer as long as they aren't using the same Origin account at once (this may apply to computers online only). The only thing that won't transfer is the save file, you may need to search it manually and copy it to the new computer.
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What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!
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Can you redownload The Sims 4 after uninstalling?

After you're finished with the uninstall. Log into Origin with your username and password that you used to register Sims 4 and it's packs with. Go to Game Library to find Sims 4. It should be ready to install with all it's purchased content.
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How can I recover my Sims 4 game?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves
  1. You will see a long list of files with names like Slot_000000012. save or Slot_000000012. save. ...
  2. Each file number has up to six versions.
  3. The one with the . save file extension is the primary version of that save point.
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How do I redownload Sims 4 on my computer?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin, login, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download. You can install any game you own for free on the new computer without having to uninstall from the old one.
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Do I have to rebuy Sims 4 on Origin?

The Sims 4 is not a cross-buy game, even if you have an Xbox One and a Windows 10 computer. You will be able to stream your game on your computer, like you would any other Xbox One game, but you won't be able to play it using PC controls and in the same sense as those who bought the base game and add-ons on PC.
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Will uninstalling Origin delete games?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Can I reinstall a game after uninstalling it from Origin?

Re: Can i reinstall games after uninstalling them? Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.
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How do I download Sims 4 I already bought?

Click the My Game Library tab. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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Can I transfer my Origin games to another computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a new laptop?

You can just redownload it with the same account with Origin.
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Can I delete Origin and still play Sims 4?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Will I lose progress if I uninstall Sims 4?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 on Origin?

Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”. This also removes any additional add-ons and game packs you may have purchased for your game.
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Is EA Origin shutting down?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
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Will EA ever get rid of Origin?

After 11 years, EA is ready to replace the Origin games distribution software on PC with a brand new platform known simply as the EA app.
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What happens if I reset Origin?

After restarting with Reset Origin, the following happens: The application code is deleted, and as a result the application has no state. Variables are deleted, and the values are lost. Retain variables are deleted, and the values are lost.
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How many times can you download Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: installing the Sims4 in multiple computers

You can install Sims 4 on up to 5 computers at the same time but you're only allowed to play it on one at any given time (you can't login with Origin multiple times).
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How many times can you download sims from Origin?

Only one Origin account at one time can be signed in one computer and play it at once. You can download it on multiple computers. But only play on one at a time.
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Is The Sims 4 a one time purchase on Origin?

All you pay for regarding your account is for the games - and whatever game you get, it's a one time payment. There are in-game purchases if you want to buy fanmade items with simpoints, but that's only if you're too impatient to wait for them to accumulate. Why isn't there a college stage in The Sims 4?
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How do I redownload a game from Origin?

Re: how to redownload my game from origin? Log into Origin (or download it, if it is not already on your computer) and check under the 'My Games' tab for your purchased games. Please make sure you have "Show: All Games" in MY GAMES selected.
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How do I download Sims again?

Re: Re-download a already purchased game Sims 4

Download the Origin client on origin.com. Then install and log in with the account details you used to first install the game with. In the client you will see the 'my games' tab and your The Sims 4 will probably be waiting over there for you.
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How much does it cost to download Sims 4 on computer?

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download.
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