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bexybell09
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's avatar
    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.

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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.

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jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
4 years ago

@bexybell09 

On the main menu select New Game instead of Continue. Then test.

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    bexybell09
    4 years ago
    @jpkarlsen Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it
    • lilyluvs111's avatar
      lilyluvs111
      3 years ago

      did it worked with you

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