[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 It can also be triggered by outdated or...

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inuyasharules65

Not applicable

2 years ago

Im not seeing that new file in windows defender but everything else is set to have access. I even tried turning it off temporarily and that didnt help.

puzzlezaddict

Hero+

2 years ago

@inuyasharules659 Again, are you specifically seeing the "Sims 4 is already running" error, or something else?

Please also run a dxdiag and attach it to a post.

https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/

@inuyasharules659 I've merged your post with the master thread for this error. Please see the first post on page one.

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