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Accidently deleted resource.cfg
So i was cleaning up my mods folder and then i accidentally deleted the rescource.cfg file (that i have had since i first installed the game) and now my game wont start? Whenever i try to start ts4, it just pops up random numbers. And the file has already been replaced, but the new resource file is to no help.. I think it only works with the original? I also tried to revive my original file from trashbin, but that did not work either. Should i just re-install my game again then?132KViews1like168CommentsHow do I change the location of my Mods folder?
I installed the sims 4 on my D drive where there is available space (This PC/New Volume(D:)/Program Files(x86)/Origin Games/Sims 4) but when I started the game it created a new Electronic Arts folder in my C drive (This PC/Local Disk C:)/Users/Shallon/Documents/Electronic Arts/Sims 4). The reason this is a problem is because I like to download mods and my C drive has no room for that (I can't remember how much GB of custom content I had before I removed it but it was A LOT lol), and I think it caused my game to "run out of memory", I'm not sure what that means but I started to get popups about that when playing the game. Also I tried dragging the "Electronic Arts" folder from my C drive to my D drive into the "Origin Games" folder but it caused my game to uninstall for some reason, I had to reinstall my game. So my question is how do I move the "Electronic Arts" or even just the "Mods" folder from my C drive to my D drive? I looked up this question but I think the answer I found isn't up to date for Windows 10 Home version 1703, It said to right click on the folder I want to move and go to properties and click on the location tab but the problem is I don't have a location tab. Here's the question: http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27082.0 .And here's what mine looks like, there is no location tab: Thanks in advance for any suggestions! :smiley: I appreciate any kind of help!62KViews1like29CommentsPython Upgrade Coming Soon
Hi everyone, I want to give you a heads up that in an upcoming release, we will be upgrading the version of Python used by the game. We currently use Python 3.3.5 and will be moving to Python 3.7.0. Once this change is released, all compiled script mods will completely stop working. Note that in this new version of Python, the .pyo extension is replaced by .pyc, see https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0488/ We know this will have impact on your script mod authoring pipelines so wanted to provide notice in advance so you can be ready for the change when it arrives. To assist, I’ve attached the Python scripts from the currently released version of the game (v1.46.18) recompiled under Python 3.7.0. If all goes as planned, this change should arrive in November. Note that there will not be any fundamental changes to tuning data, other than the typical types of changes we make to tuning for patches. Thanks! SGMS20KViews1like34CommentsPlease help! CC files accidentally converted to Paint, iTunes, etc files!
I don't know if this is a big problem or a little problem. My mouse was being weird when I was trying to drag and drop a new file from my downloads folder into a subfolder in my Mods folder. I have never had a problem doing this with any files in any generations of my sim games. But somehow the mouse clicked something it wasn't supposed to and the files got converted to iTunes files. I tried to change them back but I realized I had no idea what program they were using before. I just knew they were .package files. The only options it gives me is Windows Media, Paint, iTunes, Internet Explorer, search for another file on my computer or download an app from the Windows store. I tried to search but I didn't know what I was looking for and nothing seemed to make any sense. When I chose to check the store, it recommended 5 apps, only 3 of which were free (I can't buy any apps) and they didn't seem to have anything to do with my problem. I'm scared to even go back into my game because I don't know if my CC is even CC anymore or if it's just garbage. And I have SO much of it! I can't imagine starting over. And taking it all out and playing the game without any of it would be messed up too for the same reason, it's everywhere. Anyways, please help a technological challenged girl out! I just want things to go back to normal before my stupid mouse spazzed out and ruined my life. Thanks. *fingers crossed*7.8KViews1like24CommentsAccidentally deleted Sims 4 folder now mods and cc aren't showing up
Hey guys, So I had a bit of an issue and accidentally deleted my Sims 4 folder. I restored it from my recycling bin, started the game up and it was like my game had completely reset itself. My mods and cc are not in the game and no matter what I try I can't get them back in. I have enable custom content and mods clicked in game, my resource.cfg is in the right spot... I really don't know what to do.7.3KViews0likes13CommentsSims 4 Broken After Newest Update July 2024
After the new patch update yesterday, I can no longer save my game or open that menu up to do anything. Another big issue I'm facing is, every time I go to manage worlds or create a sim, my screen goes black and does nothing. The strange thing is I can still see my sims pictures down the bottom and interact with the environment around me, I just can't see what I'm interacting with. It's completely broken my game. I've verified the integrity of my game, restarted my pc and re-tried it this morning, but am still facing the same issues. I just have to keep closing my game via task manager every time because the black screen never disappears. I would also like to add, I don't have custom content or mods, so this isn't the issue for me.SolvedLil_Shroom143 months agoSeasoned Traveler6.1KViews49likes73CommentsSept 2024 update broke loading screen to main menu and exiting cas
I carried out the update yesterday. Updated every mod I had that I was aware needed updating, at first I could get into the game but the game would crash going out of CAS whether it was live mode, from the household management or a new save etc so I went OK must be a mod. Dragged out the entire mod folder from my game to be sure, tested it. Still faulting. Removed the entire sims 4 folder so all saves, trays etc will be new, still happening while 100% vanilla. Uninstalled and reinstalled sims, repaired for probably the 07th time. Now when I try to go in (still vanilla, no saves or tray files etc, no mods at all) I get stuck at the loading screen like it can't progress to the main menu option. I've managed to get into the game, but after going into CAS still crashes on exit, ticked to use the direct x9 which seems to have rectified the cas issue except every second attempt im still stuck at the loading screen for the main menu to get into any saves. I've already done every basic troubleshooting method I can think of, just wanting to know if anyone else is stuck like this?TazzaVM15 days agoSeasoned Novice3.9KViews16likes28CommentsPackage files for the Sims 4 are showing up as sims3.package files?
I noticed when organizing my mods folder earlier that all of my Sims 4 content now says that they're "sims3.package" files... I'm PRETTY sure that they're not supposed to be called that... Will they still work in my game or will they cause issues? I have no idea how their file type changed to sims3.package files.3.4KViews1like15CommentsI've deleted some CC but they wont dissapear!
Long story short,i've deleted some random files.But they don't dissapear-especially if i try deleting them again!It always says "Could not find this item".I ended up making a new folder and named it Mods(1),deleting the old mod folder (also i added resource.cfg in the new folder) but did'tn work,so i named it "Mods"-plot twist:the files came back!Can anyone help me?I also own a Windows 7 if that helps which i use to play The Sims 43KViews0likes12CommentsAugust 2024 update broke my game again !!!
August 2024 update Julys update messed my game up so bad took me forever to get it lined out … now I was forced to update today after spending 89 hours on a lot for my Patreon … and again my game is not working .. having to go through files yet again … I took out package files etc only to get back uon the game to see my entire lot was erased back to the original start….. now I’ve spent well over $400/$500 on this game over the years and I want a refund on every expansion pack game pack stuff pack I’ve purchased …. Any known package files conflicting?Moving Mods from Drive C to D
I'm looking to move my Mods from the C drive to D, where I've got extra storage for all my games and such. Sims 4 is installed on D drive with no issue but I've been looking at ways to move the Documents over to D and keep getting mixed answers. I've seen mention of something called symlink that involves command prompt I guess, then another that has you go into properties and create some sort of shortcut that way. When I did the second way, what came up on my D drive is this sort of shortcut at the very top: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/454633403065565184/694400212470333500/unknown.png?width=1100&height=619 I'm not certain if that means I can delete what I have in C:\Users\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods or not? It essentially copied over everything in my Documents to Drive D, which was the goal, but I'm uncertain if Sims 4 will know to go there to recognize it or not. Would really appreciate someone giving me a straight, clear answer on what exactly I'm supposed to do and when I can delete what Mod folder I have on C to save up space. This is also on Windows 10.2.4KViews0likes2CommentsUpdate for The Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo - June 29, 2020!
Hey Simmers! We released an update to our The Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo (CAS) today. The major difference you will notice is that the CAS Demo no longer connects to the Gallery. Happy Simming! Copying Sims From CAS Demo to The Sims 4: Since the CAS Demo no longer supports Gallery, Sims created must be manually copied over to The Sims 4. Instructions on how to do this are below: Locate your CAS demo save folder. Default location is: C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 Create A Sim Demo\Tray Locate your The Sims 4 save folder. Default location is: C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Tray Transfer the files over from the CAS Demo folder called "Tray" to the The Sims 4 folder "Tray" for any Sims you want to move. The next time you load The Sims 4, your transferred Sims should be available in your game library.2.1KViews1like0CommentsCrash since update 09/18/24
Hello, Since the last update, my game is unusable. It crashes after a few minutes of play. I'm angry because everything was working fine until this update. I've checked my Windows and my NVIDIA card and everything is up to date. What happened? How is it possible to release such an update? My game starts, my game loads but after a few minutes everything goes black and it crashes. I'm waiting for a quick fix, without which I'm definitively giving up on sims 4 and 5, as this is unacceptable.Missval2216 days agoNew Traveler1.9KViews22likes26Comments.package file
I did something dumb. I'm using Windows 10 and I accidentally changed the program the .package files open with. I changed it to open .package files with internet explorer. I don't know what program it originally used and I tried resetting the default settings option (recommended when I googled how to undo my mistake), but it is still set to open with internet explorer. Please help me. This is so annoying, I don't even know the slightest way to fix this. And I don't want to open it like a Zip file or WinRar, I just want it to look like the normal blank white page icon.1.7KViews1like7CommentsGame not responding past introduction loading screen?
Hello all. My game was working fine before Halloween. The last time I've played was October 26th, and everything ran just fine. I downloaded CC and put them in. I didn't test them until the other day when I went to go play. Everything loads as it should, but when I get to the loading screen (Sims 4 intro), it plays the music and stays there. When the music stops, my game doesn't respond. I have to shut it down every time. I've tried everything I can think of: I've repaired the game, did the 50/50 method, created a new mods folder, reset the game folders, disabled Origin in game, and I even took out the CC I've added after the 26th. Nothing I've tried has worked. The only thing I haven't tried is reinstalling the game. I really don't want to have to do that, especially if it doesn't work. I've also updated the mods I do have, and that didn't fix the issue. Can anyone help me figure out what's going on?1.7KViews0likes38CommentsSims 4 crashing after Sept. 2024 update when I go into build/buy
My sims game has been crashing since the new update, first the menu screen was broken but I fixed it by removing More Columns and thepancake1 color sliders UI v2o more columns compatible mod. Now whenever I got into build/buy it crashes. I went to save a build and when I clicked on save nothing happened and then nothing worked when I clicked on it and when I went to manage worlds it went black and I can’t exit the game. I’m guessing another mod is the problem does anyone have any idea which one could be causing it?LilyfrostTheMed11 days agoRising Rookie1.4KViews10likes13CommentsNew Update July 23rd 2024, Game Won't Launch
Not sure why, but the EA app launcher works but launching to start the game I get a response saying my game is already running...definitely isn't! Hope this is just a glitch, but I have tried repairing it with no change! Hoping also it can be fixed and soon! My gaming platform is PC. [not in game background behind it, that's my current desktop wallpaper]Voice6183 months agoRising Novice1.2KViews0likes2Comments