Need to know which files to back up
Due to a Microsoft visual c++ error not letting me download the anniversary sims 1 and 2 (got refund), and other packs for sims 4, I am going to do a factory setting reset on my computer this weekend. I don't want to have to have my only laptop at the computer guy for 3 days at least, nor do I want to buy a new one as this one is not even 2 years old. I did the uninstalling of the visual files, but got the error not allowing me to reinstall the files, so had to restore. Anyhow, I did back up my tray file, and save file. I do not have many videos or screenshots so not worried about those. Is there any other files I need to make sure to back up?
Thank you so much.
Crinrict has a helpful tutorial on backups.
Backup all files in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4. That should include everything you need.
The following folders/files are most important.
- Saves –> Your save games.
- Tray –> The households/houses/rooms in your library
- Mods –> Package-files (Mods, clothing, object, …), which you copied in here yourself.
- Screenshots –> Your screen shots.
- Custom Music –> Custom music if you have any.
- Options.ini –> So you don’t have to re-set your options each time.
Further info on this folder and files can be found here: User files explained.
https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/user-files-explained/
https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/backups/