I had the windows (Sims 4 game window and Documents folder window) open side by side while launching the game, playing it, and while quitting it and no Electronic Arts folder ever appeared.
For Norton, it scans every download to my computer and when the download and scan are complete, it either ignores the new file (meaning it's clean/safe) or it lets me know there are unknown or dangerous elements in the file and gives me suggested actions. I don't recall any specific events where it suddenly updated (which it does often) and then starts attacking a safe/known file/app/folder/etc. But I know that if it does, it doesn't automatically block out or delete the item in question, it just alerts me of possible dangers and then I make the decision. So I don't think it's the antivirus.
I'll try the different user, tho, and see if that maybe works. I *MIGHT* have already tried that but I honestly can't remember at this point. xD
What about if you do a search in Spotlight/Finder for Electronic Arts or Slot_00000002.save or something similar related to the Electronic Arts > Sims 4 folder?
I'm so sorry for the late response! I forgot there was a second page to the topic 😞
I have tried searching for it in Finder and nothing shows up. I've searched for the folder, for save files, and even for a sims folder (not even specifying sims 4) but it's not showing up anything except for the origin app and the sims 4 app. 🤔
And have you completely disabled Norton and then tried to play and save?
