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11 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

XX_emmalynn

1 year ago

My sims 4 keeps giving error of Already running but its not running on my Mac I've tried reinstalling, repairing and even restarting my computer I don't know what to do someone pls help.

Bluebellflora

Hero+

1 year ago

@XX_emmalynn

See the solution on page 1.

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