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4 years ago

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Sims 4 wont open "because the below file appears to be corrupted." error message

I accidentally installed a sims 2 cc into my sims 4 mods folder and now I keep getting the "Cannot start because the below file appears to be corrupted. If this file is a Mod please remove it and try...

jpkarlsen
4 years ago
@bexybell09
Move your Mods folder to the Desktop and delete localthumbcache.package. Then test the game in a new save.
If it works now check for updates to your Mods and CC. Add it back a little at a time while testing until you have found all that are broken.

jpkarlsen

Hero (Retired)

4 years ago

@bexybell09

Move your Mods folder to the Desktop and delete localthumbcache.package. Then test the game in a new save.
If it works now check for updates to your Mods and CC. Add it back a little at a time while testing until you have found all that are broken.

bexybell09
4 years ago
I'm new to all this gaming tech stuff and to this website so sorry if this is common knowledge but I don't exactly know how to "test the game in a new save" so just wondering if you might be able to elaborate but completely understand if not.
Thankyou.
- jpkarlsen
  Hero (Retired)
  4 years ago
  @bexybell09
  On the main menu select New Game instead of Continue. Then test.
  - bexybell09
    4 years ago
    @jpkarlsen Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it