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Will I lose my expansion packs if I uninstall Sims 4?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs
Sims 4 packs
Expansion packs tend to focus on major new features, with many objects, clothes, styles, worlds and life states are geared towards the pack's major theme. The first expansion pack, Get to Work, was released on March 31, 2015. The twelfth and most recent expansion pack, High School Years, was released on July 28, 2022.
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How do I uninstall Sims 4 without losing packs?

Right-click on your Sims 4 folder, select Cut and Paste it to the desktop. You don't need to backup the whole Sims 4 folder, but it's the easiest way to back your Sims 4 files up that I've found. Everything gets saved, including game saves, mods and user options, and you won't loose anything.
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Can you reinstall Sims 4 expansion packs?

Go to the EP pack section, and you will find the EP there. Hover your mouse over it and check to see if it says to download it . If the button says " download", then you can then download/install it there. If it says " play" , the press the button and launch the game from there.
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How do I reinstall Sims expansion packs?

Go to the My Game Library tab. Right-click on The Sims 4 base game image and click Show Game Details. Click on the More menu to access the dropdown list of extra content. Click the Expansion Packs, Game Packs, or Stuff Packs tab depending on what pack you purchased.
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How do I get my Sims packs back?

Select My Game Library in Origin. Right-click on the Sims 4 game tile. Select Repair.
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I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE SIMS 4

Do I have to buy Sims 4 packs again?

-Your DLC carries over, the base game does not, which means you'll have to purchase the base game again. -Your DLC doesn't 'unlock' through Steam's store, if you purchased it on Origin(because of course it doesn't).
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Why are my Sims 4 packs not installed?

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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Where are Sims 4 expansion pack files?

On your hard drive they are in subfolders called EP/SP/GP within the Sims folder.
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How do you transfer Sims 4 expansion packs?

@katelynn9144 You can't transfer packs from one account to another, but you can have two accounts merged. If that's what you want to do, you'll need to contact EA customer support for help. You could also contact EA Help on Twitter or Facebook.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 expansion packs on Xbox?

If you bought the dlc/expansion digitally, it'll saved to your microsoft account, and you can reinstall it at any time. On your xbox dashboard, go to Games and Apps, hover over the Sims 4 and choose manage game, from there, you should be able to see any digital purchases youve made for the game.
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What happens if I delete my Sims 4 folder?

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.
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Can I transfer my Sims 4 packs to 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.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.
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Why did Sims 4 delete everything?

This can happen if Origin switches you to the Sims 4 Legacy Edition, which uses its own folder, or if the existing user folder is removed from Documents\Electronic Arts. The most common cause of that is OneDrive uploading the folder to cloud storage and simultaneously removing it from your hard drive.
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How do you delete sims without killing them?

Go to "Edit Town" and evict them from their house. Then "Return to Game". They are gone and you didn't kill them. If you want to keep a copy of the Sim before evicting, "Save to Library" first.
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Can you use a used Sims 4 expansion pack?

You can use it was registered on your account the first time and now you want to reinstall it or you want to install it and use it on another your computer.
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How many expansions packs does The Sims 4 have?

Thirteen expansion packs have been released for the 2014 life simulation video game The Sims 4, the fourth major title in The Sims series. All expansion packs are developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, for the Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.
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How can I see my Sims expansion packs in my Origin library?

Did you buy a full game or an expansion pack?
  1. Open the Origin client.
  2. Click on My Game Library.
  3. Click on the game you bought the expansion pack or DLC for.
  4. Click on the tab for Extra Content, Expansion Packs, or Game Packs.
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How to get Sims 4 for free?

How to Download The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, and Consoles
  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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Why are my Sims 4 packs missing from EA app?

Content missing from EA App

If your game library isn't showing your owned games in the EA App and you're not seeing your DLC, then most likely you're logging into the EA App with the wrong login details.
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How much would it cost to buy every expansion pack in Sims 4?

Total cost for The Sims 4 with all DLC: £945.38 / $1,034.38 / €1,034.38.
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Do I have to buy the Sims again if I uninstall it?

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.
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Do Sims 4 packs expire?

Yes. This is still true. However, if you open a pack and then exit out of the game, opening that pack again will generate the same items as when you first opened it.
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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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Will the Sims ever be free again?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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