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Can I reinstall Sims 4 after uninstalling on Origin?

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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Can you uninstall The Sims 4 and reinstall it Origin?

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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What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 on Origin?

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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Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

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.
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Can you reinstall sims after uninstalling?

Find your saved games folder--it's generally in Documents, in a folder called Electronic Arts or EA Games. Copy the saved games elsewhere while you uninstall and reinstall your game, then copy them back into the folder afterward. I've done this many times.
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I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE SIMS 4

How do I get my Sims 4 back after deleting it?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.
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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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Can I reinstall Sims on Origin?

You should be able to Download your game following these steps: Open Origin and log in with the account in which you have your game. Go to Game Library. Click on The Sims 4.
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Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves?

No, Origin does not backup Sims 4 saves. You should go to the Sims 4 saves file location: Document >Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves, and back up it manually or use a professional backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup Home to backup Sims 4 saves automatically.
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Why can't I redownload The Sims 4?

Re: my sims 4 wont reinstall

To reinstall the game you need to uninstall the game, clean the registry (use ccleaner - there is a free version), move the user data to your desktop, install the game. To set the game to factory setup, all you need to do is move the user data from the documents folder to your desktop.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game on Origin?

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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Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Luckily, your purchases are account-specific, not computer-specific. Your purchases are all saved on Origin, so you'll just need to download them again. You won't need to rebuy anything.
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Can I uninstall Sims from Origin?

Using Origin (the easy way)

Click on The Sims 3 or The Sims 4 tile in your Game Library. Then: Click the cog by the Play button. Select Uninstall.
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How do I redownload Sims 4 packs on Origin?

Go to the My Game Library tab. Right-click on The Sims 4 base game image and click Show Game Details. Click the Expansion Packs, Game Packs, or Stuff Packs tab depending on what pack you purchased. You can also buy packs here.
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What happens to my Sims games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.
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How do I restore my Origin cloud saves?

If you want to restore your last local save:
  1. Go to your Game Library in Origin.
  2. Right-click on your game.
  3. Click Game Properties.
  4. Click Cloud Saves.
  5. Click Restore Save. ...
  6. Click OK and you should be able to play from your last local save.
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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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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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Does uninstalling and reinstalling a game fix it?

Reinstalling will only fix a bug if something went wrong during the previous installation process, if the problem was transitory. If, for example, you have a flaky hard disk that sometimes fails to properly write or read data, reinstalling it might fix the problem. It might also introduce a different one.
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Do I have to pay for a game again if I uninstall it?

Generally, no, you won't have to pay for it again later.
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How do you reset Sims 4 without losing everything?

Windows
  1. Go to My Documents.
  2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  3. Find The Sims 4 folder.
  4. Right-click on it and choose Copy.
  5. Go to your Desktop.
  6. Right-click on a free space and choose Paste.
  7. Right-click on the copied folder and choose Rename.
  8. Change the name of the folder to something you'll remember, like Sims 4 Backup.
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