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Can you redownload The Sims 4 after uninstalling?

After you're finished with the uninstall. Log into Origin
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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 reinstall Sims 4 after deleting it?

You should be able to Download your game following these steps:
  1. Open Origin and log in with the account in which you have your game.
  2. Go to Game Library.
  3. Click on The Sims 4.
  4. You will get information about the game, and you should see an orange button with the "Download" option. Click on it.
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What happens if I uninstall The 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 you redownload 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 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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How to REINSTALL GAMES on PS4 After deleting them (Redownload Games)

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on PC?

The Sims 4: How to Get the Base Game for Free on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox. No need to buy The Sims 4 base game ever again.
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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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Can you uninstall and reinstall Origin games?

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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How do I reinstall Sims from Origin?

Open the Origin client. Click Origin in the top menu bar. Choose Application Settings. Select the Installs & Saves tab.
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  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. ...
  4. Download your game by:
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How do I backup my Sims 4 before uninstalling?

Backing up your game:
  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.
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Will deleting Origin delete Sims?

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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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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Why can't i reinstall 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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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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Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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Does uninstalling a game delete its files?

It varies from game to game. Some keep the saves on your PC, some delete them and some keep them on the cloud so if you have an online connection when you start the game up again after reinstalling it you can still access it.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

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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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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Why did all my Sims 4 saves disappear?

If you don't use a cloud and your saves are gone anyways, try searching your computer for Sims 4 to see if there's any other documents folder. If there is, just copy the files back to Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves and the game will recognized them again.
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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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Can you download Sims twice?

Re: Sims 4, Can I download Twice? Yes you can, you have to use the account you installed the game with first. And you can't play at the same time on both computers. But for testing you'll be fine.
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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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Is Sims 4 free on PC forever?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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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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