Re: Unable to Place Selections In Build/Buy Without Switching Tools

I have already tried repairing the game once prior to no effect, will removing the game files really do anything?

So the issue is fixed, how do I get my saves back?

First only put back your save game

Copy all content from Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4_Old\Saves to Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Saves 

If there's a duplicate because of the new save you created, either just overwrite the file if you don't want to keep the new save or rename the new one to a different number that hasn't been used.

Now test again. If it still works, you can put the following folders back (just copy the content like you have done for the saves to their respective folders

- Screenshots

- Recorded Videos

- Tray (your houses and households)

- Custom Music if you have any

Test again.

If it still works you can move on to your mods folder.

Copy stuff back in groups. Start with CC, most should be fine., then your mods but do make sure they are compatible

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Game-and-Mod-CC-Issues/Mod-and-CC-Issues-Discussion-and-Support-1-103-Dec-5-2023-Game/td-p/13271165/jump-to/first-unread-message

and here's a tutorial with pics for the whole process: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/resetting-the-game-to-factory-settings-without-reinstalling/ 

Hello Crin!!

I have the Sims 4 downloaded on Steam but I don't know how to repair the Sims 4 on Steam or the EA app the only thing I can seem to do is verify the integrity of files by right-clicking on the Sims 4 in my Steam library selecting properties then installed files and clicking verify the integrity of files. I was just wondering if you would know how to repair the game. I haven't been able to repair the game since the Sims team switched from Origin to the EA app. 

Thanks, Hazel <3

@HazelgonenuttyVerifying the integrity of files fixed my issues!