Found this gem while searching for answers: https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/sims-4-gallery-not-working.html
I used Method 4 and was able to search the gallery without interruption from 11 pm to 1 am last night.
I am also pretty sure that it is computer specific as well as anti-virus program specific. I have Avast on one manchine and Avira on the other. Avast charges me for being able to look at my firewall while Avira does not. Avast appears to give me problems, whereas Avira does not.
I will check the gallery again today to see if the Method 4 is still working.
A little update, this method seems to work for a little while , i exited the game and logged back on and it no longer works which is unfortunate! But again thanks for this recommendation !
