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Typhonis707
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5 years ago
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Electronic Arts folder vanished but game still says folder is there?

I recently downloaded some CC and wanted to put it in the my Sims 4 Mods folder, but when I went to documents, my Electronic Arts folder was nowhere to be found. I used Finder, but still got nothing....
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    Typhonis707
    5 years ago

    @Bluebellflora 

    So, I haven't gotten my computer fixed of all its issues yet, but I did manage to fix this.

    I uninstalled Sims 4, reinstalled it, and then used the command to show hidden files. After all that, I was finally able to find this folder again.

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Bluebellflora
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5 years ago
@Typhonis707

Maybe for some inexplicable reason it is hidden? Open the Documents folder then hold down CMD, Shift and Period/full stop. This will show the hidden folders.
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Typhonis707
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5 years ago

@Bluebellflora 

I tried that, but the folder still didn't show up. It revealed other hidden stuff, but the folder was not among those things.

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    Bluebellflora
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    5 years ago

    @Typhonis707 

    Hmm, this is so weird. Terminal is showing it's there. If you navigate to it through your your home account icon does that show it up?

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    Typhonis707
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    5 years ago

    @Bluebellflora 

    Tried that and it's still not showing up. I don't understand why it's not appearing

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    Bluebellflora
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    5 years ago
    @Typhonis707

    Me neither, it's really odd. How about if you set up a new user account on your Mac. Does the Electronic Arts folder appear when you launch the game in that account?
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    Typhonis707
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    5 years ago

    @Bluebellflora 

    Sorry it's a late reply, but it seems as though I can't create a new user on this Mac. I've had a lot of issues with this laptop not doing things it should be able to do. Think I'm gonna have to take it to the store and see if I can't get someone to fix it. When I do, I'll reply to this thread again to let you know if that fixed the problem. Thanks again for trying so hard to help

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    Bluebellflora
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    5 years ago
    @Typhonis707

    ☹️ Would be great to know if you fix it it - good luck!
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    Typhonis707
    New Traveler
    5 years ago

    @Bluebellflora 

    So, I haven't gotten my computer fixed of all its issues yet, but I did manage to fix this.

    I uninstalled Sims 4, reinstalled it, and then used the command to show hidden files. After all that, I was finally able to find this folder again.

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    Typhonis707
    New Traveler
    5 years ago

    @Bluebellflora 

    It was in Documents, but it wouldn't show up until I uninstalled, reinstalled, and then showed hidden folders. I don't know why or how it got hidden or why it wouldn't show up until I reinstalled the game (and then unhide hidden folders) though

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