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Hero+

10 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

terrafab

2 years ago

Hi - I am getting this error on myn mac and my kid is not able to play. any fixes?

Unable to start:

The Sims™ 4 is already running.

Bluebellflora

Hero+

2 years ago

@terrafab

Yes. Your post has been moved to the relevant thread. See the solution on page 1.

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