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Will uninstalling 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
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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. 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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Will I lose my data if I uninstall Sims 4?

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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What happens if you uninstall Sims 4 from 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 do I backup my Sims 4 before uninstalling?

Backing up your 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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Can I uninstall Sims 4 and reinstall it on another 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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I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE SIMS 4

How do you safely uninstall and reinstall 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”. This also removes any additional add-ons and game packs you may have purchased for your game.
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What happens if I delete 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 do I recover my Sims 4 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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Does Sims 4 backup saves?

Yes, you can. You can navigate to the Sims 4 saves file location: Document >Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves, copy the saves file and paste it to a USB or external hard drive, and then transfer it to another computer. If you installed any mods and CCs in Sims 4, you'd better copy the Mods and Tray files too.
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How do you unfreeze Sims 4 without losing progress?

Press Alt+F4

Instead, a window will pop up first to ask if you need to save your progress before exiting the game. At this time, you only need to click the "Save and Exit" option, and normally end Sims 4 without losing game data.
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Does uninstalling games on Origin delete saves?

Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Actually reinstalling the Origin won't affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 saves?

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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Does uninstalling delete data?

Just because you deleted an app, doesn't mean that it is 100% gone. There are still data and files stored on your device using up valuable memory space on your android device.
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Why did I lose all my Sims 4 data?

Re: All my sims 4 saved games are gone

This usually happens if the auto-save or one of the saves in your folder corrupts.
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Does uninstalling clear data?

Uninstalling an app typically removes every data associated with it. Its similar to uninstalling a program from your computer. Reinstalling does the opposite. Whereas Deleting cache simply deletes the apps cache which is stored in memory or its folder.
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Are Sims 4 saves on cloud?

Unfortunately The Sims 4 does not feature cloud saving. This means that any progress made on one computer is not carried over to another computer, even when you are logged into your Steam or Origin account. A solid way around this is to set it up so that your Sims save location is linked to your Dropbox or OneDrive.
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Can I transfer my Sims 4 saves to another computer?

@Sugarmuncher42, go into Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4. from there, you can copy the Saves, Tray, and Screenshot folders to your other drive, or even a USB drive. then put them back when you reinstall the game on the C drive. that way, you won't lose your saved games, families and pictures taken in-game.
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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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Can I reinstall Sims 4 after uninstalling on Origin?

Re: if i delete a game can i re-download it again? No you don't have to rebuy the game again. Just log in to the account you used to install the game with the first time. The game does not need to be registered again.
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Can I play The Sims 4 without Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.
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How do I Uninstall Sims on Origin?

Using Origin (the easy way)

Click on The Sims 3 or The Sims 4 tile in your Game Library. Then: Click the cog by the Play button. Select Uninstall.
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Does uninstalling a game delete everything?

The process of deleting — or uninstalling — a game from an Xbox One is not only quick and easy, it's also completely reversible. When you reinstall a game you deleted off your Xbox One, your saved data will still be intact, thanks to cloud backup saves.
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Is Deleting game files the same as uninstalling?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.
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