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Hero+

7 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

9rthilgk5yja

2 years ago

Hi, I just got a new Mac air and I download the EA app and in it the sims 4. Whenever I try to launch/play sims4 it says: sims already running and the some random numbers ive tried dellyting all my mods and many other things nothing has helped yet please someone help?

Bluebellflora

Hero+

2 years ago

@9rthilgk5yja

Moved your post to the correct thread. See the solution on page 1 for further help.

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