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How do I reinstall Sims 4?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin, login
Origin, login
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, 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.
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Can you uninstall Sims 4 and reinstall it?

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 reinstall Sims 4?

You need to uninstall before you reinstall. Usually the core game is ok but the user data causes the issues so no uninstall/install is needed. 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.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

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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Will I lose everything if I reinstall 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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Sims 4 Folder Refresh - PC/Mac Tutorial 2020

How do I restore my Sims 4 game data?

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. save or Slot_000000012. save. ...
  2. Each file number has up to six versions.
  3. The one with the . save file extension is the primary version of that save point.
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How do I reinstall 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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What happens if I uninstall and reinstall the Sims?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content.
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Can I reinstall Sims 4 after uninstalling on Origin?

No you will not have to buy it again just make sure that you have your product code written down somewhere. That's helpful if Sims 4 disappears from your Origin account, but you don't need it to reinstall - just to be logged in to the same Origin account as you registered the game on.
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Can I reinstall Sims 4 on new computer?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin, 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.
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How do I fix my corrupted Sims 4?

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. No trabajo para EA, solo soy un jugador tratando de ayudar a otros jugadores.
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What to do if your Sims 4 isn't working?

Solution 1: Repair the game

1) Open Origin. 2) Go to your Game Library. 3) Right-click the Sims 4 game, then select Repair.
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What happens if I uninstall and reinstall Origin?

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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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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What happens if I delete all my Sims 4 files?

The user files are created after the game is first started and if you delete those files they will be recreated the next time the game starts. The core game files should be removed by uninstalling the game.
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How do I get my Sims 4 back after deleting it?

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.
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Will I lose my progress if I uninstall a game and reinstall it?

Modern games usually create a separate directory somewhere under the “documents” folder where progress is kept, thus if you uninstall and reinstall a game on the same PC you keep your progress.
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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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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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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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How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 game pack?

Re: Can I uninstall game packs? (Sims 4)

- Hover over your 'The Sims 4'. You'll see a little screen come up with an 'i' and a 'play/download/install' button. - Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen. - Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs.
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How do I recover game data after deleting it?

This guide shows you how to recover deleted games on PC using Recycle Bin:
  1. Open Recycle Bin.
  2. Check the files and folders in Recycle Bin and find the items you want to recover.
  3. Select the items you want to restore. ...
  4. Right-click your select files and select Restore from the pop-up menu.
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Why has The Sims 4 uninstalled itself?

Re: the sims 4 randomly uninstalls itself

If the .exe was deleted, that would break the shortcut, and it's also a common issue with certain antivirus programs. If that's not the case for you, I wouldn't worry about this as long as it doesn't happen again.
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