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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

gonegonethankumf

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8 hours ago

I have the same problem, I can't deal with ts no more

Bluebellflora

Hero+

8 hours ago

jadelee21 gonegonethankumf

It's a permissions issue on your Mac and very common and can be fixed. Read the opening post in this thread I have merged your posts into.

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