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Kathleep's avatar
2 years ago

add ons for the sims 4 not downloading

I bought a bundle for the Sims 4: toddler stuff, island living, and werewolves, and when i go to download it will start then give me an error something went wrong. It told me to restart the EA app or contact help. I have restarted the app and my computer as well as repaired the app but it still isnt working. I really dont want to uninstall and reinstall the game cause that will take upwards of 2 days with my wifi. Is anyone else having this problem and know how to fix it?

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  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    2 years ago

    Hey there @Kathleep 

    Can you attach a screenshot to your post please of the exact error you're seeing? 

  • Kathleep's avatar
    Kathleep
    2 years ago

    I have attached the Screenshot of the error. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the game and all my packs, the only ones that wont install are the new 3 that i bought. Everything else reinstalled fine without a problem.

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
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    2 years ago

    @Kathleep 

    Please try the following and let me know if you're able to get your content installed:

    • Open task manager, locate EA Background Service, and end task
    • Clear the cache for the EA app
    • Run the EA app as an administrator 
    • Check for any background applications blocking the EA App
    • Try lowering your User Access Control Settings:
      • Close the EA app
      • Click the Windows button and type "UAC" in the search field
      • In the User Access Control window, click and hold the slide bar —slide it to the lowest setting available
      • Click Okay the bottom of the window
      • Open the EA app client and try starting the download again

    Let me know how this works for you! 

  • Kathleep's avatar
    Kathleep
    2 years ago

    None of those options worked and the link for the check for background apps page sends me to a like about origin and i don't have origin i have the EA app. The downloads just continuously keep getting stuck on preparing at 69% and the error keeps popping up. 

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