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Re: Sims 4 won't launch after installing mods

Try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199

You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.

  • Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
  • Tray Folder
  • Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
  • Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave)
  • Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
  • Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)

The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.

3 Replies

  • MadameNordica's avatar
    MadameNordica
    Rising Ace
    5 years ago

    Do you think this solution would work with the present situation, or is this something that EA has to fix?

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @MadameNordica  It's certainly worth trying.  If it doesn't help though, it would be better to start your own thread describing the issue you see, as well as any troubleshooting steps you've tried already that didn't help.

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