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How do I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

Re: how do i reinstall sims 4 on the new origin update?
  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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How do I reinstall Sims 4 from Origin?

On PC:
  1. Find your Origin installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
  2. Right-click the Origin folder and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the Origin installer for PC.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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Can I reinstall Sims 4 after uninstalling on Origin?

After you're finished with the uninstall. Log into Origin 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 uninstall and redownload Sims 4?

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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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 to fix sims 4 in Origin

Can you download The Sims 4 again?

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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Why can't I download Sims 4 on my Windows?

If you've bought it on the Microsoft Store with the intention of playing on PC you can't. Microsoft does not sell The Sims 4 for PC. You'll need a refund. If you want it for PC you need to buy it either via Steam (EA games are now sold there) or directly from EA via the PC origin Store.
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What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 on Origin?

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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What happens if I uninstall Origin?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? 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 restore my Origin games?

Back up and restore your games with Origin
  1. Find the game you want to move in your Game Library.
  2. Right-click the game tile and select Move game.
  3. Find the new folder where you want to move the game to. ...
  4. Click Select Folder.
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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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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 ...
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Does deleting Origin delete the 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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Will I lose everything if I Uninstall a game on Origin?

Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.
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Can I Uninstall and reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Actually reinstalling the Origin won't affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Luckily, your purchases are account-specific, not computer-specific. Your purchases are all saved on Origin, so you'll just need to download them again. You won't need to rebuy anything.
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Why did The Sims 4 disappear from my Origin account?

The game no longer shows up in Origin

Try the following things: Restart Origin. Log out and back in and use the email address instead of the user name. Make sure to use the one you used to register the game in the first place.
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Does Origin still support Sims 4?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.
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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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How to install Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free on Steam
  1. Log into Steam in the app or web browser.
  2. Search for the Sims 4.
  3. Scroll down and click Add to Library.
  4. Click OK.
  5. The Sims 4 should be in the left game menu panel.
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Why won t my Sims install on Origin?

Try re-installing Origin:

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu). Click on Uninstall a program under Programs. Click on Origin and uninstall. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.
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Can you redownload games on Origin?

Re: how to redownload my game from origin? Log into Origin (or download it, if it is not already on your computer) and check under the 'My Games' tab for your purchased games. Please make sure you have "Show: All Games" in MY GAMES selected.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a new laptop?

No you can download it a few times. I've download it 4 or 5 times now. You can even run it on two different devices.
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