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Does uninstalling Sims 3 delete saves?

The short answer is 'Yes". When you initiate the uninstall process it does a lot more than simply deleting the game folder. It will delete all the relevant registry files.
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How do I Uninstall sims 3 but keep saved games?

Delete the /Users/"User"/Library/Preferences/The Sims 3 Preferences folder. Delete the /Users/"User"/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3 folder only if you are uninstalling the base game. Note: This file can be saved as a backup to retain save games. Just rename it and you're good to go.
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Does uninstalling the Sims delete saves?

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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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!
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Will I lose my saved games if I Uninstall and reinstall The Sims 4?

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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Does uninstalling games delete all files?

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.
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Does uninstalling a game remove save files?

Most games implement this, so that your progress will stay no matter which computer you use to play it. Even when you uninstall a game, the saves would have been saved on the cloud, so that next time you install it again, the saves are downloaded and synced with the game again so you can continue playing.
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Can you uninstall and reinstall The Sims?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Yes, after uninstall origin you need to download them again.
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Does Origin save Sims progress?

Origin does not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space. After backing up the saves folder from the old computer, now you can: Install Origin and Sims 4 on the new PC.
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How can I reinstall Sims 3?

Put your game disc into your DVD drive and follow the instructions on-screen. If the game installation doesn't start automatically, double-click on your DVD drive in My Computer to start the installer. Put your game disc into your drive, and follow the instructions on-screen.
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How do I recover a deleted Sims save?

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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Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves
  1. You will see a long list of files with names like Slot_000000012. ...
  2. Each file number has up to six versions.
  3. The one with the .
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How do I backup my Sims saves?

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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Where does sims 3 save games?

The Sims 3. In The Sims 3, your saved game data is always located in the C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 folder (This folder is C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 in Windows XP).
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Why did the Sims delete everything?

Why did Sims 4 delete all my mods? The game disables mods and CC when it updates, that's normal. You need to enable it again in the options menu, then exit and restart the game. Everything is still there in the mods folder, just disabled in game.
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What can I delete to make sims 3 run faster?

Delete cache files

In order to prevent errors, it's highly advised to delete the cache files in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3, which are: CasPartCache. package. compositorCache.
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Will I lose my data if I uninstall and reinstall?

When you update an app all your data (database, files, preferences) are saved and carried to next version. But when you uninstall an older version just to install a newer, your data and cache is lost. This might reduce the space consumed by that app to some extent but at the cost of losing your app related data.
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Will all my progress save if I delete a game and redownload it?

Uninstalling the game will only delete the application. It will still retain all the saved data (i.e. your progress). So if you ever reinstall the game you will be able to pick up where you left off.
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Does reinstalling game lose data?

Uninstalling and reinstalling a mod should have no effect on your game, as all it does is replace one set of files with a identical set.
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How do you delete Sims without killing them?

Go to "Edit Town" and evict them from their house. Then "Return to Game". They are gone and you didn't kill them. If you want to keep a copy of the Sim before evicting, "Save to Library" first.
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How do I recover my Origin games?

You can tell Origin where to look so you don't have to download all the files again.
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Locating one of your games
  1. Find the game you need to locate in your Game Library.
  2. Right-click the game tile and select Locate game.
  3. Find the folder where the game is located, then click Select Folder.
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How do I reinstall Sims on my PC?

How to Download on PC
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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Will deleting an app delete my progress?

Although all game data is stored on their servers, it does save account information somewhere on your phone, which will remain even after the app has been uninstalled.
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How do I save game data before uninstalling?

Originally Answered: How can I backup save game (game progress) before uninstalling game in Android? If you have signed in google play game as soon as you install the game , the game progress will be saved forever. And if you reinstall the game, your rank and progress will start from where you have left later.
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Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.
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