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Bluebellflora
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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
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Bluebellflora
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2 years ago
@arose4medusa

Had you created the symlink to store the Sims 4 folder on an external drive at some point? That would explain the alias/shortcut folder and the error message if the game cannot find the original folder. By trashing the alias you've forced the game into recreating the Sims 4 folder which has fixed it but yes, none of your previous content will be there. You must have the original Sims 4 folder somewhere.....
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Nouyasmine
1 year ago
@Bluebellflora Hiya, I have the exact same problem but all I did was uninstall the Sims 4. I've reinstalled it to my external hard drive and now it says that it is already running. It does not even have a folder in Electronic Arts. I'm unsure what to do. I have already given permission and full disk access.

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