How can I recover my Sims 4 game?

Why did my Sims 4 saved games 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.

Where did my Sims 4 games go?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves.

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.

Why is my Sims 4 suddenly gone?

If your games have suddenly disappeared, you are likely logging in on the wrong account. In rare cases it could also be that your account got hacked which means you might have created a new account on the same email as you used before.

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Why has Origin deleted my games?

Usually when players report this issue, it turns out that they accidently created a new Origin account and are logging into Origin using that one, instead of the one they had originally purchased and redeemed their games with.

Why did I lose all my games on Origin?

Re: Lost all my games after Origin updated

In the My Games tab you can change it to all games, hidden games, etc. to see if it shows up. There is also a reload button that's an arrow in the shape of a circle. You also might try logging out of Origin and logging back in again. That will usually fix the issue too.

How do you find missing game data on Sims 4?

Re: Error - Unable to Start due to missing game data.

To put it back, you can repair the game: open your Origin game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. However, if the .exe doesn't show up, you may need to disable your antivirus temporarily, then set exceptions for TS4_x64.exe and Origin.exe.

Where are The Sims 4 files stored?

The Sims 4 in your Applications folder and Launchpad is the actual game. The Sims 4 in your Documents > Electronic Arts folder is your user data. This is where your saves are stored, in-game graphics settings, CC/Mods if you use them, and game cache files.

How do I reinstall Sims saves?

How do I recover lost data and games?

Step 1. Press Windows + E to go to Desktop and double click the Recycle Bin icon. Step 2. Locate the deleted game files, select them, right-click them and choose Restore.

How do I find missing game files?

Right-click on the game that doesn't run, and click on Properties. Click on Local Files, then click on Verify the integrity of the game cache. Re-try running/updating the game with the issue.

Where are my game data stored?

All Saved Games are stored in your players' Google Drive Application Data Folder. This folder can only be read and written by your game - it cannot be viewed or modified by other developers' games, so there is additional protection against data corruption.

How do I find a missing game on Origin EA?

Go to the EA Account Settings portal. Click on the Order History tab. Check the order status for your purchase. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed.

What happens to my Sims games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.

Does Sims 4 save data to Origin?

@Lindy086 Unfortunately, your Sims 4 saves are only stored locally, not anywhere on EA/Origin servers. Specifically, all your user data is in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4: saves are in the saves folder, saved households and builds in Tray, etc.

Why are my Sims not showing up in the library?

Changes that you make to sims households in the game won't be reflected in your library. You need to take the new household into Cas and save the household to your library yourself. The new Sims households need to be saved manually to your library, In the game, there is a "Household management " section.

How do I reinstall Origin games without redownloading?

Close down Origin (if its open), Navigate to the folder, and back up all of the game installs In the folder you will find subfolders that are named after all of your games (i.e. "Battlefield 3" ) - copy or move these to the desktop (or another easy to find place) - this may take a while depending on your setup, my ...

Can you reinstall games Origin?

When you buy a digital version of a game or downloadable content (DLC) for a game through Origin — either from the Store tab in the client or on origin.com — it's automatically added to My Game Library. You can also add games you buy outside of Origin, including physical games.

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.

How do I reinstall Sims 4 without losing data?

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.

How do I find Sims game files?

How do you repair Sims 4 on EA?

Repairing games in the EA App is easy! Go to your game's page and click on the three dots next to the play button. Then, click Repair!