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Can you uninstall and reinstall 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 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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Will I lose my Sims if I uninstall Sims 4?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs.
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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.
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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 to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

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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How do I redownload Sims 4 after deleting it?

Re: sims 4 re-download after deleting..

Start Origin with the account you first used to install the game with. The game does not need to be registered again. Login in the Origin Client with the Email/PW you first registered the game on and download and install the game from there.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a new computer?

The Sims 4 base game will be free to download on all supported platforms from October 18, 2022. Here's where you can play The Sims 4: PC via the EA app or Origin. Mac via Origin.
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How many GB is Sims 4?

Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games. Disc drive: DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only, for physical copies of the game.
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Can I still play Sims 4 if I delete 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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How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 game pack?

Re: Can I uninstall game packs? (Sims 4)

- Hover over your 'The Sims 4'. You'll see a little screen come up with an 'i' and a 'play/download/install' button. - Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen. - Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs.
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What happens if I delete my Sims 4 folder?

The user files are created after the game is first started and if you delete those files they will be recreated the next time the game starts.
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How do I reinstall and install Sims 4?

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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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.
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How do you reinstall the Sims?

Steam
  1. Launch the Steam app, type The Sims 4 on the search bar, and select the first result.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click on Play Game. This will launch a new installation window.
  3. Follow through with the installation process. Once this completes, you can now start playing The Sims 4.
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Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

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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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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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Re: Do I Have To Buy The Sims 4 Again And The DLC

If you have Origin installed just log in using the same user and password you used when you first activated the game and the game should still be in the library like before.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it?

The game uses Google Play or Game Centre to save your progress, what this means is if you change your device or uninstall the game to install it again, You will be able to recover your progress as long as you log into the original account used when first installing the game.
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Can I uninstall a game I bought on Steam and reinstall it?

Steam lets you uninstall and reinstall any game you've paid for whenever you want.
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Will I lose my games if I delete Origin?

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 I download Sims 4 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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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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How do I reinstall Sims 4 packs on Origin?

Digital purchase on Origin
  1. Launch Origin. If prompted, log in using your Origin information.
  2. Click the My Game Library tab.
  3. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile.
  4. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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