Can I uninstall Sims 4 and reinstall it on another computer?

Re: Un-installing Sims 4 then Re-installing on another computer. @jenchin13 You can install Sims 4 on as many computers as you like, and all your packs will be available. Your own created content is stored locally on your computer, in your Sims 4 folder, which is located in Documents\Electronic Arts.

Can you reinstall The Sims 4 on a different 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.

Will uninstalling Sims 4 delete everything?

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.

Can I transfer Sims 4 from one PC to another?

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.

Can you reinstall Sims 4 if you uninstall?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs. However, if you're still unsure copy the Sims 4 folder to your desktop or a USB key. Your saved games, mods and custom content will be safe this way.

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Can I reinstall Sims 4 for free after uninstalling?

No you will not have to buy it again just make sure that you have your product code written down somewhere. That's helpful if Sims 4 disappears from your Origin account, but you don't need it to reinstall - just to be logged in to the same Origin account as you registered the game on.

How to uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

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.

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a different computer?

You buy it from Origin [ https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/sims-4/mac-pc-download/base-game/digital-deluxe-edition ]. You just need a hard disk drive to store the downloaded game; I assume you have one.

How do I transfer Sims 4 to another laptop?

Make a copy of your " tray" and " saves" folder that are on the first computer, and place them on an external drive or flash drive. Then on your other computer, install origin, log in to origin and download/install the sims 4 game. Play the game once to generate a sims 4 folder.

How do I get my Sims 4 saves back?

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.

Does uninstalling remove everything?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.

Does 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.

Will I lose sims if I uninstall 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!

How do I sync my Sims 4 to a new computer?

Make a copy of your sims 4 folder on your old computer that is in Documents > Electronic Arts > ( then The Sims 4 folder is there ) and place it on an external drive. Then after installing the sims 4 game onto the new computer, play it once to generate a new sims 4 folder.

How do I completely reinstall Sims 4?

Can you have the same Sims game on two computers?

Yes, you can play the same save on multiple computers, but you'll need to manually copy over your save. Your user data is located in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4: saves are in the saves folder, saved households and builds in the Tray folder, etc.

How do I reinstall Sims 4 on my laptop?

How do you Download Sims 4 if you already bought it?

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.

How do I transfer my Sims 4 game to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that.

What happens if you already own Sims 4?

If you've already bought the Sims 4 base game, you'll receive a gift from EA. According to the company, EA Play and EA Play Pro members will receive an upgraded experience when member-only bundles of The Sims 4 go into the Play List.

Can you use the same Origin account on two computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin. You have up to seven days from the first Origin start-up to complete this licensing process.

Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.

Can I uninstall and reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Yes, after uninstall origin you need to download them again.

Why did Sims 4 delete everything?

This can happen if Origin switches you to the Sims 4 Legacy Edition, which uses its own folder, or if the existing user folder is removed from Documents\Electronic Arts. The most common cause of that is OneDrive uploading the folder to cloud storage and simultaneously removing it from your hard drive.

Is Sims 4 permanently free now?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.