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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

Bluebellflora

Hero+

6 years ago

@mickeym2001

Are you running Catalina? You need to allow the game to access your Documents folder. You can do this in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy

tquigs22

5 years ago

@Bluebellflora This fixed my problem after HOURS of trying! THANK YOU!!!

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