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Re: sims 3 cc/saves doesn't show up

@jvplter  In this user profile, the location of the Documents directory is within OneDrive: that's why the OneDrive version has a Location tab when you view Properties.  So please change that default location to C:\Users\logan , with no OneDrive in the file path.  Here's how:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/move-or-restore-default-location-of-documents-folder-in-windows-11.8708/

Once you've done that, restart your computer and make sure the change stuck.  The Location tab under Properties should be a giveaway, it's a good idea to double-check. Hit Windows key-X, select Windows Terminal (Administrator) or PowerShell (Administrator), whichever option you see, copy and paste this command, and enter:

reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders" /v "Personal"

The console will report the file path to this user profile's Documents folder.

Once Documents is where it should be and not within the OneDrive folder, anything you add to the correct Documents folder should show up in-game again.  But I'd also suggest unlinking OneDrive, that is if you don't have a specific use for it.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn-off-disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-f32a17ce-3336-40fe-9c38-6efb09f944b0

If you do want OneDrive running, tell it not to automatically sync the contents of Documents:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/choose-which-onedrive-folders-to-sync-to-your-computer-98b8b011-8b94-419b-aa95-a14ff2415e85

You may need to pause syncing and/or cancel the current sync first:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-to-cancel-or-stop-sync-in-onedrive-4885c27e-3d89-4d69-be75-2646c71367d3

As for accessing the correct Documents folder, you can do so by opening This PC (in the left panel) > C > Users > your username > Documents.  You can right-click on the folder to pin it as well.

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  • jvplter's avatar
    jvplter
    3 years ago

    Thank you!

    In the documents folder in my user folder, I have two sims 3 folders for some reason. My sims 3 files ccs work but not the ones in my mods folder (in reality my mods folder completely dissapeared) so i'm going to try and reput my package files in a new mod folder

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