I have downloaded a few mods for TS4 and they're not containing a .package folder, instead they're containing a .application folder.i messed about with it for a while and got them to show up in the cc list by moving the entire zipped folder to the sims 4 mod folder but the actual items wont show up in build/buy mode. edit: the mods came from the sims catolog. thinking maybe dont get mods from there?

@xSIRR_ @jr49j6dxk76j Thanks for that. I went to the Sims Catalogue and found the same issue. I admit I know nothing about that site but I am hesitant. I don't know why it's giving .exe files. I strongly recommend not opening any .exe files unless you absolutely trust the source. Actually, Windows Defender removed the 4K TV file which contained a trojan virus. I'm sorry you downloaded so many but I do suggest looking for these CC on a different site.For example, since the Dual Channel dining room notes stated it was located on The Sims Resource, I tried getting it from there. It downloaded and unzipped with the normal .package files. So, perhaps you could try that site instead.

@JonaO703 Pretty much any furniture set from the sims catalog. dining rooms, kitchens etc... Dual Channel for The Sims 4, dining room set. tulton bathroom, bathroom set.SUHD 4k curved smart tv.goldis bathroom.the list just keeps going. i have about 40 i downloaded and then didnt discover this issue until i went to install all of them. so now im here with about 40 mods that i cant do anything with.

@JonaO703 thank you, ill have a look on a few other sites. i just found other sites didn't really have much compared to the sims catalog. i also looked on reddit and a few other places and people were saying it was trusted, safe etc.. so its really weird. at least i now know its definitely the site/mods, so thank you.

@JonaO703 Weird, both Edge and Chrome now properly redirect for me. Perhaps you should report the issue to them (Help | Contact Us) so they can look into what the problem is. To me it sounds like you somehow get the CGI script used to redirect as a download. This would be flagged as a virus as they are not allowed to run outside the browsers "Sandbox".

@jr49j6dxk76j Hello! It seems odd that you saw a .application folder. Usually zipped files will have the .zip extension. It's possible the download did not properly complete. Maybe try downloading the mod again.Although, you mentioned you moved the zipped folder into the mods folder. However, the folder must be unzipped and the contents [.package and/or .script files] placed into the mods folder. Most newer computers have a utility to unzip these and you should be able to right click on the folder then click on the extract all option. You'll get a browsing window to select the location. Mine shows a default location with the new folder being added to the downloads folder. Click okay, then move the .package and/or .script files to Mods.If you don't have an extract option, you may need to download a utility for it like 7-zip or WinZip.I hope this helps but let us know if you're still having trouble.

TS4 mods not containing a .package file

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JonaO703
Hero
3 years ago
@jpkarlsen You're right. A right click on the download button and then open in new tab will open the appropriate website. Left clicking download actually downloads a zip file containing the executable. The problem is with the website, not the browser. I'm able to download the package files directly from the actual host sites.
jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
@JonaO703
I mentioned the browser might need an update because neither of my browsers that are fully updated gets an executable file,
EDIT: It appears that they have fixed the redirecting issue now but the site is very slow at the moment.
JonaO703
Hero
3 years ago
@jpkarlsen My browsers are fully updated. I didn't get the executable files from the host sites, only from Sims Catalog. I'm glad they fixed the issue.
jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
@JonaO703
I'm aware that you got it from sims catalog. I was just trying to find a reason you and the OP got that when I didn't. Would you mind testing if it is fixed for you.
JonaO703
Hero
3 years ago
@jpkarlsen I just tested the site and nothing has changed. I searched for the Dual Channel CC that OP mentioned. When I clicked download, I got a zip file. When I unzipped it, there was an executable file but Defender removed it immediately. However, I was able to right click to go to the Sims Resource, download and unzip the package files as normal.
Edit: That was using FF, so I decided to test with Chrome. I clicked download but it "Failed - Virus detected".
jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
3 years ago
@JonaO703
Weird, both Edge and Chrome now properly redirect for me. Perhaps you should report the issue to them (Help | Contact Us) so they can look into what the problem is. To me it sounds like you somehow get the CGI script used to redirect as a download. This would be flagged as a virus as they are not allowed to run outside the browsers "Sandbox".
JonaO703
Hero
3 years ago
@jpkarlsen I just tried it again and the Download button is redirecting for me now, although the site is really slow loading pages at the moment. I don't know what was causing the issue but I'm glad to know what is supposed to happen for future reference.

@xSIRR_ @jr49j6dxk76j I thought I might tag you again to let you know that the Sims Catalog site seems to be working now. I feel a little bit better about the site now that I know it should redirect you to the host site and not actually give you a download as JP mentioned.

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