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Can you redownload purchased Sims 4 on another computer?

The game can be installed in any computer through Origin
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, 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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Can I uninstall Sims 4 and reinstall it on another 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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How do I download Sims 4 if I already purchased?

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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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again if I get a new laptop?

Re: How to get my sims 4 on a new laptop with the same account? You can just redownload it with the same account with Origin.
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How do I transfer my Sims 4 to another device?

You need to install Origin and the Sims 4 on the other PC and start it once. Then copy the contents of your Saves, Tray and Mods folders to the other PC.
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Can you use the same Sims account 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.
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Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

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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Can Sims 4 be installed on 2 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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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 you have to buy The Sims 4 twice?

For example: If you bought The Sims 4 on PC/Origin (Windows), you freely can download the game on Mac OS and you don't need to buy the game again because the game supports Mac OS and you use Origin on Mac to play. In this case there is no difference, except OS.
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Is Sims 4 a one time purchase?

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.
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How do you restore purchases on Sims?

Restore your purchases

Click on the Restore Purchases button in the Settings menu to restore items.
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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 do I restore my Sims 4 game on a new computer?

Re: The Sims 4 saves deleted from new computer

If you find your saves, just move them back to Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves, and they should show up again.
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How do I get my sims on my new laptop?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Will I lose my 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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Can I download my Origin games on multiple 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.
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How do I transfer my EA games to a new computer?

For move your games from EA Desktop :
  1. Close EA Desktop.
  2. Kill task EA Background Service in Task Manager.
  3. Move your game folder, for example : from C:\Program Files\EA Games\ to D:\Program Files\EA Games.
  4. Open regedit and change directory for your games. Here : Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Games\ ...
  5. Launch EA Desktop.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.
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When did Sims 5 release?

Despite a rocky launch in 2014, the game has shown impressive longevity thanks to a stream of new packs, regular free base game updates, and a loyal, passionate fanbase. But on October 18, 2022, EA and Maxis offered a first glimpse at the future of the franchise. Here's everything you need to know about The Sims 5.
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How do I transfer my Sims 4 game to another computer Mac?

Find and copy the entire saves folder onto a flash drive. Plug the same flash drive into your Mac. On your Mac, open Finder, go to Documents, Electronic Arts, then The Sims 4. Copy and paste the saves folder from the flash drive to the The Sims 4 folder on your Mac.
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How many Sims can you have in a household Sims 4 PC?

In The Sims 4 you can build your dream houses, create many different families and do almost anything you can think of with them – but you can't have more than 8 Sims in one house, no matter how big the house is!
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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 you transfer Sims from one Origin account to another?

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. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.
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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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