I've got new gaming pc today and it's almost set to play sims 4. Yesterday I saved sims 4 from Mac to usb. Today I downloaded sims 4 on pc, transferred saves from usb to new sims 4 folder on pc, game works fine, I can play my old saves.The problem begins when I try to place mods and cc folders from usb to the new sims 4 folder on pc. I was dragging 1 mod at the time but it gives me error message (corrupted files) and won't start the game. I've tried each mod and cc folder, same error message every time. I know I can download all mods again, but what about cc collection ?

HelloSometimes there can be issues when transferring mods/cc from Mac to pc.Try removing the mods folder from the new sims 4 folder. Then launch the game, play the game for a little while and a new mods folder will be generated. Exit the game, then try placing your mods/cc from the USB into the new mods folder. If you copied over your old "options" or "options.ini " file from the Mac, remove that, launch the game, and let the game generate a new one. You will need to fix up the settings in game options though.

I am sorry :( Check to make sure that no duplicate files are generated when transferring over the files. This has sometimes occured and caused issues. Make sure that there is only one resource.cfg file in the mods folder. You may need to redownload the mods/cc again. I am sorry :( Transferring mods/cc from one pc to another pc works, but simmers have sometimes had issues transferring them from Mac to a new pc . The mods/cc that you download should work on both pc and Mac.

There is only 1 resource.cfg file. Losing cc is devastating to me :( It killed my mood and joy of this new computer.

Could you try redownloading the cc files again, and see if they install correctly then?Try also installing the cc files without them being in sub folders and see if that prevents the error messages.

I found the problem and solution ! I'll try to explain it as clear as I can with my poor english. I saw other people had this problem and I bet for the same reason.I opened my usb again and looked at the fast shower mod and I found 2 files instead of 1. First one had ._ symbols in front, another didn't, the rest was identical. So I transferred only 1 file without ._ symbols and it worked !!!Then I went to the cc file and saw the same thing. Each cc peace I have was duplicated. First column had all cc files with ._ in front of each file, second column had no ._ symbols. I chose second column, placed it in game AND IT WORKED !I would post pictures if I would know how to make screenshots on pc but don't know how to do that yet.

How to transfer mods and cc folders from Mac to PC ?

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theresacardoso
8 years ago
Hey! I'' having the same issue but I can't find the ._ FILES!
When I transfer the cc files from the usb to the Sims 4 Mods it shows all the CC that I'm transfering and it shows thrt it is transfering the ._ files but when I check the Sims 4 Mods File I can't find THEM! It's like they are hidden!
I really need help!!
theresacardoso
8 years ago
Nevermind! My boyfriend solved the problem!
I couldnt see the files because in my windows the option "See Hidden Items" wasnt on!
rosemow
Hero
8 years ago
"TheresaCardoso;c-15964023" wrote:
Nevermind! My boyfriend solved the problem!
I couldnt see the files because in my windows the option "See Hidden Items" wasnt on!

It is great that your boyfriend was able to help you with the issue :) It was good to know what the cause of the problem was.
Also, welcome to the forums! Happy simming! :)
Feisbukaite
Seasoned Ace
8 years ago
"TheresaCardoso;c-15964023" wrote:
Nevermind! My boyfriend solved the problem!
I couldnt see the files because in my windows the option "See Hidden Items" wasnt on!

I'm glad you found it. I know how you felt when couldn't :D
I just want to clear for other people who are going to have the same problem. When I found duplicate file I was looking at the files in USB, USB was in the computer. I was able to see regular files and duplicates with ._ symbols. So I transferred only correct files to the sims 4 folder and it worked immediately.
SuperKickKalen
6 years ago
I'm having the same issue now but no fix. The same symbol start but when i go and look at the file to either delete it or change it the "symbols" aren't there anymore.
Feisbukaite
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
They are there. For some reason all cc is duplicated, one set with extra symbols, one without. You just have to find were it starting and delete it.
Iwillslapyouu
5 years ago
Im having the same problem and its so frustrating is there any YouTube vids on this? I'm more of a visual learner when it comes to cpus :( help pls :'(
Iwillslapyouu
5 years ago
Nvm! I found the files that had the ._ and I deleted them now my games works thanks yall
kawaiicringe
4 years ago
> @TheresaCardoso said:
> Nevermind! My boyfriend solved the problem!
> I couldnt see the files because in my windows the option "See Hidden Items" wasnt on!

tysm, this saved me!!!!!!

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