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Hero+

9 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

mickeym2001

6 years ago

Unable to start:

The Sims™ 4 is already running.

[ed35e0ea:29f00e76:00000000:18a1dd51]

When I try to open Sims 4 this prompt comes up.

I have tried updating, exiting everything, reinstalling etc...

any ideas?

catcatkitty18

6 years ago

I had this happen I play on Mac I think you should

1 uninstall

2 reboot

3 BACK UP YOUR SAVES

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