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Hero+

7 months ago

Unable to start: The Sims 4 is already running - Mac only

If you're experiencing this error message it doesn't mean your game is already running, the actual message itself is incorrect. It means The Sims 4 cannot access the Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 fold...

external drive

launching

EmilliePanda

7 years ago

I know it is 2 years later but I have just experienced this problem and need some help 😕

Bluebellflora

Hero+

7 years ago

@EmilliePanda

If you are running Catalina please see this thread - https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/Info-The-Sims-4-macOS-Catalina-Troubleshooting/td-p/8291917.

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