I’ve recently downloaded the sims 4 legacy edition. Before I had no problem using scripted mods, but recently when I would log into game it would bring up the game, but it wouldn’t let me do anything, like I couldn’t change characters, press pause or play or even exit out of the game. When I uninstalled all the mods, it worked just fine. But yet it will allow me to use custom content. Maybe you guys can help.
@princesssarah816 The Legacy Edition hasn't changed since November 2019, whereas the standard version of the game has, and most mods have evolved to keep up. So the mods you're trying to use are likely incompatible with the Legacy Edition. Some popular mods do include a LE-compatible version; check the mods' download pages for more information. Custom content can also become outdated, but that happens far less often, as custom clothing and objects depend on resources that are updated only infrequently.
Do you in fact need to run the LE? It sounds like you were running the standard version without any issues until recently, which suggests that you should still be able to do so. (That is, unless this is a different computer than the one you were using before.) If you're not sure you need the LE, please run a dxdiag and attach it to a post (Windows):
https://help.ea.com/en/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/
Or if you have a Mac, please list its full specs: everything under About This Mac except for the serial number.
In either case, please let me know if you were seeing an error when trying to run the standard edition of Sims 4.
I will look into it, once my son is in bed. I use to run the standard edition but then I received a new laptop, it says that my computer is 64 bit, once I get it depth it says it’s 32 bit. I’ll just google legacy edition mods. And if it doesn’t work, I’ll just use a different laptop. Thank you.
Also it says I have to use the LE version. It doesn’t even give me the option to force it to use the standard edition.
@princesssarah816 If you want to make sure you're stuck with the LE on this laptop, just post a dxdiag when you have time, and I'll take a look.
At this point i know I wont be able to use standard edition. But i would love the help if you can with anything
Thank you.
@princesssarah816 Your computer definitely cannot run the standard edition, unfortunately. In case you're curious, it's because while it runs 64-bit Windows, it has an ARM processor, and these models don't have the capability to run 64-bit games compiled for Intel and AMD processors. At least in Windows.
On a different note, your Windows build is years out of date and should be updated if at all possible. Given how many builds you'd be skipping, it's best to try a repair install rather than simply letting Windows itself handle the process. A repair install, here functioning as an in-place upgrade, doesn't erase any of your personal data, it simply gives you the cleanest Windows install you can get without wiping your drive and starting from scratch.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair-install-windows-10-place-upgrade.html
If you use the Windows ISO method, you don't need an outside install medium. The process is pretty simple and quite reliable, but if you happen to get to step 13 and do not see the option to keep your personal files and apps, back out and start over. And if there's anything you absolutely can't lose, it's a good idea to back it up before starting the process. This goes for any serious update, using any approach—while the chance of something bad happening is small, it's never zero.
Once you've installed the newest version of Windows 10, open Settings > Update & Security and click the button to check for updates. Windows may find quite a few smaller updates, perhaps enough that it would take a few tries to install all of them; restart when the process is done and check again to make sure nothing else is pending.
The errors in your dxdiag may well be cleared up after you've run all the above updates. But if you notice any issues afterwards, feel free to post a new dxdiag.
