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Hero+

1 year 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

Bea1498

Newcomer

3 days ago

Unable to start:

The Sims™ 4 is already running.

[ed35e0ea:29f00e76:00000000:18a1dd51]

Bluebellflora

Hero+

2 days ago

Bea1498

macOS permissions have likely changed on your Mac. See the opening post in this thread I've merged your post into and follow the instructions to give the game the access it needs to launch.

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