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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

panamachicka101

4 years ago

I'm having trouble with this too, I'm on a MacBook air though. How am i able to fix this please?

Bluebellflora

Hero+

4 years ago

@panamachicka101

Please see the solution on page 1 and try the workaround.

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