[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Already Running

Overview jump to: Workarounds This is a common error that is usually caused when Sims 4 cannot access the user folder in Documents > Electronic Arts. It can also be triggered by outdated or...

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RotsteeI

2 years ago

@puzzlezaddict I'm sorry, but I have already tried most of the advice on this thread and none of it has worked.

puzzlezaddict

Hero+

2 years ago

@RotsteeI I listed a couple other suggestions here (post 119):

https://answers.ea.com/t5/PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-already-running/m-p/13399502#M269431

You could also try a repair install of Windows, as desribed here:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-windows-11-with-an-in-place-upgrade.418/

This process wouldn't delete your data, but if you get to step 14 and are NOT asked to keep personal files and apps, back out and start over.

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