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Why is my Sims 4 not working after update?

Re: Sims 4 not working after update? Help? @KRP2001 Try repairing the game in Steam: open your game library, right-click on the Sims 4 tile, and select Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of the game files. If that doesn't help, try deleting the file in your error message and repairing again.
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How do you restart Sims 4 after update?

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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Why isn't my Sims 4 working?

Re: Sims 4 Not working properly

Turn on the game to create a new, empty mods folder. Check if a game is working now without mods. If you do not have any mods, delete localthumbcache. package in the game folder and fix the game in Origin also.
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How do I get my Sims 4 CC to work after update?

The setting can be found in “Game Options > Other > Enable Custom Content and Mods.”
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Does Sims 4 still allow CC?

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Why are my Sims 4 CC corrupted?

It sounds like you may have some outdated mods/cc. If that's the case you might try taking your Mods folder out from the Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 and move them to the desktop or some where else safe, and try the game again. Delete the localthumbcache. package from the Sims 4 folder.
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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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What is happening to Sims 4?

In a surprise move, EA announced that it's making The Sims 4, one of the most popular and well-loved video games in 2022, free-to-play.
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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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Can you undo a Sims 4 update?

It would not automatically have updated your game unless you opened your game. And to answer your question - not there is no way to uninstall the update.
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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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Is Origin going away?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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Is The Sims 5 confirmed?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.
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How long will Sims 4 be free?

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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Why is my Sims 4 suddenly gone?

If your games have suddenly disappeared, you are likely logging in on the wrong account. In rare cases it could also be that your account got hacked which means you might have created a new account on the same email as you used before. Another possibility is that your game is under "Hidden Games" in Origin.
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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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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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Can I uninstall Origin and still play Sims?

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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What to do if sim gets corrupted?

  1. Toggle airplane mode.
  2. Restart your phone.
  3. Remove and reinstall the SIM card.
  4. Carefully clean the SIM card.
  5. Try the SIM card in another device.
  6. Update your carrier settings.
  7. Reset your phone's network settings.
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Does reinstalling Sims 4 delete everything?

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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How do I recover a corrupted Sims 4 save?

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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