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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

erikaeves

4 years ago

I figured it out!! After updating, my alias link stopped working where my mac was no longer reading the EA folder on the USB. I opened up the USB and deleted the alias saved on my mac originally. Holding ⌥-⌘ I dragged the file to my documents, which then my sims started working again! Unfortunately, my saves did not go with it, which I will have to figure out but at least the error has been resolved 🙂

Bluebellflora

Hero+

4 years ago

@erikaeves

Ah, so you had created the symlink? If asking for help in the future please make sure you state this as troubleshooting is different. The "already running" error is typical when the game is launched from an external that cannot be accessed, it's here in the guide - https://bluebellflora.com/saving-your-sims-4-folder-to-an-external-drive/

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