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Why is my Sims 4 not loading?

Try repairing the game in Origin: open your game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. If it doesn't help, clear Origin's cache, restart your computer, and repair again. If that doesn't help either, please try playing while your computer is not connected to the internet.
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Why is Sims 4 stuck on loading screen?

Restart your computer and go back to game – Make sure your computer has more than enough RAM. Make sure your graphics card is up to date – If it is a Nvidia card, try updating it with new drivers. If you're still stuck, then reinstalling the game is your best option in most cases.
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Why is my Sims 4 not opening EA?

At this time if you cannot launch The Sims 4 on EA app, please fully exit the app by ending the EA and EA Background Service processes in the task manager, then relaunch the EA app and try again.
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Why is Sims not responding?

Sometimes your Sims get stuck in The Sims 4, but you can reset them with the “resetSim” command in the cheat window. You may want or need to reset your Sims if they become stuck or unresponsive. There are two ways you can reset your Sim. For either, open the cheat window by pressing CTRL + Shift + C.
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How to reset The Sims 4?

To reset your game:
  1. Go to My Documents.
  2. Find The Sims 4 folder.
  3. Click on it and press Delete.
  4. Confirm you want to delete the folder.
  5. Empty your Recycle Bin.
  6. Restart your computer.
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Do I need Origin to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.
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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.
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Why am I stuck in the loading screen?

In some cases, the "Windows stuck on loading screen" issue is caused by Windows updates or other problems. At this time, you can enter the Safe Mode, do nothing, and then reboot your computer to help the computer start normally again. Safe Mode starts with a minimum set of drivers, software, and service.
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How do you save Sims 4 when stuck loading?

Here is the detailed tutorial.
  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+C.
  2. Enter "quit" in the Sims 4 command box that showed up in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Press Enter key and the game-saving window will pop up.
  4. Hit the "Save" option and now you can shut down the game and restart it.
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When did Sims 5 release?

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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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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 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 to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

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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Is The Sims 4 free forever?

8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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Does Origin cost money?

And they come with awesome extra content like in-game currency, Packs and early beta access. For $14.99/month or $99.99/year, all of this is yours for as long as you're an Origin Access Premier member. Cancel anytime.
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How do you know if your Sim is dying Sims 4?

Once your sim's age bar starts to turn bubbly they will have approximately 48 hours until they are going to pass from old age. When the time comes, the sim will wave as a way to say goodbye to their nice, long life, and they will have a mist all around them.
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Why are all my Sims dying?

The most normal and natural death of all is old age. This frankly boring death is achieved when Sims naturally reach the end of their lives. Just simply let your Sims live out their lives in peace, keeping them safe from fire and other hazards.
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How do I make my Sims load faster?

The best way to reduce lag in Sims 4 is to clean out your computer by deleting old or unused files. You can also merge custom content files to speed up Sims 4, or change your game settings to reduce the strain on your computer.
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How do you force restart Sims 4?

Type resetSim Firstname Lastname and click Enter. Make sure you enter the name of the Sim you want to reset. For example: If you want to reset Gobias Koffi, type: resetSim Gobias Koffi, and press Enter. If you need to reset all of the Sims in your current game, you can type resetSim *.
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How do you restart Sims 4 without deleting it?

Backup and reset the game
  1. Go to My Documents.
  2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  3. Find The Sims 4 folder.
  4. Right-click on it and choose Copy.
  5. Go to your Desktop.
  6. Right-click on a free space and choose Paste.
  7. Right-click on the copied folder and choose Rename.
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What does resetting a Sim do?

Resetting your Sim will return it to a playable state but the Sim will not return to its home lot and its needs will remain the same. This works for all Sims, not just the ones you are controlling, except in cases of “Sim not found.”
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Which Sims is free-to-play?

The base game is completely free-to-play

If you're a fan of life simulation games, you'll be happy to hear that The Sims 4 has officially gone free to play. Although the expansion packs and DLCs will still cost money, you can download the base game for free and start playing today.
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