How do I redownload Sims 4 on my new laptop?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin

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, login, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download. You can install any game you own for free on the new computer without having to uninstall from the old one.

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.

How do I transfer Sims 4 from one laptop to another?

The Tray folder is where your Sims, houses and community lots are stored. To move that and other Sims 4 files to another computer you can simply copy the Sims 4 folder to a thumb drive and transfer it to the other computer that way.

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again if I get a new laptop?

Re: How to get my sims 4 on a new laptop with the same account? You can just redownload it with the same account with Origin.

How do I transfer my Sims 4 game to a new computer?

Re: Moving my save files to another computer

Go to file, documents, electronic arts, the sims 4. Then I copied my saves, my tray, and my mods to a cheap little portable flash drive then put the flash drive in the new computer that has the sims already downloaded.

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How do you download Sims 4 if you already bought it?

Click the My Game Library tab. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.

How do I get my Sims 4 saves back?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.

How much does it cost to download Sims 4 on laptop?

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download.

Will my Origin games transfer to a new computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Do you have to buy The Sims 4 twice?

For example: If you bought The Sims 4 on PC/Origin (Windows), you freely can download the game on Mac OS and you don't need to buy the game again because the game supports Mac OS and you use Origin on Mac to play. In this case there is no difference, except OS.

Can you use the same Sims account on a different computer?

Yes, you can play the same save on multiple computers, but you'll need to manually copy over your save. Your user data is located in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4: saves are in the saves folder, saved households and builds in the Tray folder, etc.

Does Sims 4 save data to Origin?

Re: Does EA account really save all progress? @Lindy086 Unfortunately, your Sims 4 saves are only stored locally, not anywhere on EA/Origin servers.

How to backup Sims 4?

Can you redownload The Sims 4 after uninstalling?

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.

Can you use the same Origin account on two computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin. You have up to seven days from the first Origin start-up to complete this licensing process.

How do I transfer my Origin games to another laptop?

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How to reinstall Sims 4?

Why can't I download Sims on my laptop?

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.

Does Sims 4 work on all laptops?

Most laptops can run Sims 4, especially if you're buying a brand new laptop, however, not every laptop will run it well and you may find yourself experiencing lagging and crashing on a laptops that isn't properly Sims 4 compatible. Older laptops simply may not have enough storage either.

Does uninstalling Sims 4 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.

Why did my Sims 4 Save disappeared?

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.

Why are all of my Sims gone?

Unfortunately, if you go through all your save files and can't find the sim, then that household is lost and you will have to start over by loading the sim from your library if it was a sim you created in CAS.

Can you download Sims 4 on multiple devices?

You can install Sims 4 on up to 5 computers at the same time but you're only allowed to play it on one at any given time (you can't login with Origin multiple times).