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How do I launch The Sims 4?

Open The Sims 4.
  1. Click on The Sims 4 icon and you'll see a popup that has the option to Play. Click Play and your game will launch.
  2. It may take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes for The Sims 4 application to launch, so be patient.
  3. Your game will begin to load.
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Why can't I launch Sims 4?

Fix 1: Repair Sims 4

Step 1: Open Origin and navigate to My Games. Step 2: Find Sims 4, right-click it, and select the Repair option. Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
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How do I open Sims 4 in a window?

The Sims 4 can be played in windowed mode or full screen mode. Windowed mode performs better on some systems, and can be activated from the in-game menu by going to the menu (the ... in the top right), going to Game Options, and then Graphics. Select Display Type: Windowed.
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How do you open Sims 4 after you buy it?

Once you have redeemed the pack, you can view it in The Sims 4 game details page in the My Game LIbrary tab. After the installation is complete click The Sims 4 and then Play to launch the game. The pack content will now be available within The Sims 4.
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Can you play Sims without Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.
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How to Play The Sims 4 - The Basics

Can you play Sims 4 on a laptop?

The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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How can I play Sims on Windows 10?

Login to Windows 10 with the Microsoft account you used to buy Sims 4. Click the button 'Get this app'. Type in the email address and password that you used to buy Sims 4. Windows Store will recognize that you already own this game, and will start downloading.
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What to so if it says The Sims 4 can't start because a file is corrupted?

If you have this problem an the Repair option is not available, you'll need to fully reinstall the game. This issue can only be solved with the Repair option or reinstalling the game.
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How do you fix Origin games not launching?

Try re-installing Origin:
  1. Close the Origin client.
  2. Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu).
  3. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs.
  4. Click on Origin and uninstall.
  5. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.
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Can I open Sims 4 without opening Origin?

@SexytriniBaby It's not possible, sorry. You can in fact play without an internet connection, as long as you've signed into Origin recently enough. But you do have to login to Origin before the game will launch.
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How do I activate Origin?

In order to activate Origin, you need a Product Key. This License Activation dialog will open every time you start Origin, until you enter a Product Key and complete the licensing process.
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How do you start Sims on the computer?

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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Why can't I play Sims 4 on my PC?

The “Sims 4 Won't Open” Problem

There can be many reasons why your Sims 4 game just won't open. Mods and CC, corrupted game files, or lack of updates on your PC may play a critical part in this.
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Can you play Sims 4 on any computer?

It's a similar trend for the required CPU - only a Core 2 Duo E4300 or Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is needed to pass the minimum CPU test. This means that pretty much any modern desktop or laptop can get The Sims 4 up and running if you're willing to turn down some graphics settings.
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How do I download Sims 4 on my laptop?

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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Are The Sims 4 free?

The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then manage the ups and downs of their everyday lives.
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Is Sims 4 free on laptop?

Sims 4 is now available as a free download on PC, PlayStation and Xbox game consoles.
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What do I need to play Sims 4 on my laptop?

  1. OS: 64 Bit Windows 10.
  2. PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
  3. VIDEO CARD: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better.
  4. MEMORY: 8 GB RAM.
  5. HARD DRIVE: 50 GB of free space, with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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How much does Sims 4 cost on laptop?

The Sims 4 is now free to play: how to download and play for free on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC (Steam)
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Is it better to play Sims 4 on a laptop or PC?

@KaayiBee The desktop is much better than the laptop for Sims 4, in that the laptop would barely run the game at all. The processor is weak for the game, its integrated graphics chip is even weaker, and 4 GB memory isn't nearly enough to run all or most expansions together.
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How do I launch a game on Origin?

Download games to My Game Library
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. If you can't find your game, use these steps to find what's missing from your game library.
  4. Download your game by: ...
  5. Follow the instructions for your game to install and start playing!
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How do you open Sims in Origin?

Start playing your game and hit Shift+F1 to launch Origin In-Game.
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How do I activate my EA game?

Go to myaccount.ea.com. Click on Offers and Promotions. Find the code you want to redeem and click Copy Code and then follow the instructions under How to use.
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