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Why is my sims download stuck on finalizing?

Delete temp files: open the Start Menu and type %temp% in the Search field or click in the Run option in the Start Menu and type %temp% in the Run field. Press Enter and a Temp folder should open. You can delete all files found in this folder, and if any files are in use, they can be skipped. Restart your machine.
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How long should finalizing take Sims 4?

With a good processor and a new speed disk, the fixing the game with all packs lasts for about 10 minutes. Repairing a game placed on an old type of slow disk can last up to two times as much.
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Why is my Sims Pack still finalizing?

As a by-product of the notarisation you may now see a greyed out Finalizing option under the game in your Origin games library when you install content, install a patch, or repair the game: This is normal and is the OS checking that the download in Origin is all safe and ok to run.
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Why is my Sims Pack taking so long to download?

There are a few things you could try: Pause and resume the download. Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.
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Why is Sims update taking so long?

Re: Sims 4 update taking FOREVER to install

Pause and resume the download. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports. When starting Origin, please make sure to run it as Administrator. Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot.
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How big is Sims 4 download?

Storage: 51 GB available space.
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Why is my Sims 4 stuck?

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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What to do if Origin is stuck on finalizing?

Origin Stuck on Finalizing or Resuming.
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if so, please perform the following steps:
  1. Stop the download by hitting the cancel.
  2. Then, go to My Game Libraryin Origin.
  3. From there, right-click on the game and click repair.
  4. This should verify the game files and allow your download to resume.
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How do I check my Sims 4 download progress?

From the Sims home page, type Shift + F1. Then open the Download Manager. You should be able to see your packs, expansions downloading and what is left in queue.
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Can I play Sims while packs are downloading?

Re: Can I play Sims while an expansion is downloading? It shouldn't be a problem. However, think that because you're installing some content it may cause some sync problems and some of your progress may not save properly.
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Why wont my Sims pack install?

Try resetting the installation folder for Sims 4. To do this, go to Origin and click Application Settings, select the Installs and Saves tab and re-select the location to install the game to. This should help Origin reset the download and see any new updates or content ready to download and install. 3.
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How long does it take for a Sims 4 pack to go on sale?

Two-three months between the sales. So you may see them at least 6 times in sales in a year. There are the big seasonal sales and a few small, thematic sales, when Sims 4 may enter as the main attraction. As the most recent sale was in June, my guess that we may see another sale in the next two/three months.
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How long do Sims games last?

Sims live for a minimum of 45 in-game days on a Short lifespan. Sims live for a minimum of 114 in-game days on a Normal lifespan.
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How long is a Sim pregnant Sims 4?

Sims take around 3 in-game days to give birth, but you can speed that up with these 4 cheats: Make Sim pregnant in first trimester: sims. add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester1.
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How long is a Sims 4 hour?

At normal speed: 1 real second = 1 sim minute. 1 real minute = 1 sim hour. 24 real minutes = 1 sim day.
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Can you make pregnancy longer Sims 4?

Havem's Pregnancy Time mod lets you change how long your Sim is pregnant. You can choose to have it last as short as a day or as long as 147 days in-game!
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Can you play Sims 4 while downloading?

Re: Can I play The Sims 4 while expansions are downloading? @GSobo90 If you start a new save, or start building, there should not be any negative consequences. When you load that save or build later with all your packs present, it'll work the same way it does when you buy a new pack and install it.
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How do I download Sims 4 complete?

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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How easy is it to download Sims 4 CC?

These are the steps you'll need to follow to install mods or custom content (CC) in The Sims 4 on PC or Mac:
  1. Download the mod or CC from the internet.
  2. Open the zipped folder it will come in.
  3. Drag the unzipped files into your mods folder. ...
  4. Now that the files are in the folder, boot up your copy of The Sims 4.
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How long does it take to install Sims 4 on Origin?

We bought the digital version and downloaded through Origin. The download itself took like 8 hours. However, it is important to disable any "Sleep modes" you have because the download will pause every time your computer goes to sleep.
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Why is my Origin download stuck?

A corrupted temporary Origin file may prevent downloads from starting. To fix a stuck download, try clearing the Origin cache. Remnant Origin service. Electronic Arts (EA) has overhauled Origin quite a bit, so the Origin Client service is no longer needed but can still interfere with Origin's game downloads.
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What happens if you clear Origin cache?

Once you clear origin cache, new content replaces the older version. This happens due to the existence of new data in the origin server.
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What do I do if my Sims game is stuck?

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.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.
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Will Sims 4 unfreeze?

Unfortunately, if Sims 4 freezes, there is only a small possibility that you can wait for it to thaw naturally, and no matter how you shake the mouse, shutting down Sims 4 is the only way out. However, although you cannot save your game data by unfreezing Sims 4, you can save the game before ending Sims 4.
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