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discodogs
3 years ago
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Sims 4 mods folder not spawning

Alright so I've been fighting with getting mods working on this new computer. The last time I was using Origin instead of EA so keep that in mind.  My issue is, my mods aren't showing up in game. I'...
  • CGrant56's avatar
    CGrant56
    3 years ago

    @discodogs 

    From your pics, you are showing the program files.   You should not touch those files or folders.  If you have been creating a mods folder there, then it's no wonder that your mods don't show up in the game.  It's the wrong place and the game will never find them.

    Where you need to look is in Documents>Electronic Arts.  There should be a folder there named "The Sims 4".  That is your user folder.  And within it you should find a number of files and folders that hold mods, saves, screenshots, tray, overrides, etc.  The mods folder there should be empty and is where your mods go.  

    So, you probably don't need to reset your user folder yet.  Just put your mods and CC in that Mods folder.  Then start the game to see if they show up in the game.

    Hope this helps.

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discodogs
3 years ago

I'm sorry either I'm doing something wrong or it's just not working, but could you further specify which folder I should rename? I can't find a folder that looks like it contains any of the info that would affect what you've mentioned. Maybe the name is just different on my computer? Additionally, any attempt to rename any folders is being denied because it's 'in use'. The game isn't open, and EA isn't running so I'm not really sure how to bypass that. 

Thank you so much for replying and I'm attaching screenshots of the areas I'm having trouble with. 

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CGrant56
Hero+
3 years ago

@discodogs 

From your pics, you are showing the program files.   You should not touch those files or folders.  If you have been creating a mods folder there, then it's no wonder that your mods don't show up in the game.  It's the wrong place and the game will never find them.

Where you need to look is in Documents>Electronic Arts.  There should be a folder there named "The Sims 4".  That is your user folder.  And within it you should find a number of files and folders that hold mods, saves, screenshots, tray, overrides, etc.  The mods folder there should be empty and is where your mods go.  

So, you probably don't need to reset your user folder yet.  Just put your mods and CC in that Mods folder.  Then start the game to see if they show up in the game.

Hope this helps.

  • discodogs's avatar
    discodogs
    3 years ago
    @CGrant56 You got it! Thank you so much for your patience with me lol I really appreciate it
  • Martijn466's avatar
    Martijn466
    2 years ago
    @CGrant56 what if there is no mod folder in the folder of "the sims 4"? if i put a folder called mods in there it doesn't work either. can you help me?
    • jpkarlsen's avatar
      jpkarlsen
      Hero (Retired)
      2 years ago

      @Martijn466 

      The first time you start the game that folder (and others) will be created.

      • Martijn466's avatar
        Martijn466
        2 years ago
        @jpkarlsen the folder mods was not created when downloading my game. I would like to download mods.
  • Hayslayyyy's avatar
    Hayslayyyy
    7 months ago

    Thanks!! I couldn't find the mods folder because I downloaded it on an external hard drive, and I thought I did something wrong, but after looking at this comment I found the mods folder!! Thanks a lot!!!