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2 years ago

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 It can also be triggered by outdated or...

New Traveler

1 month ago

I found the sims4 file in here should I move it out to the one drive document and electronic art folder?

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1 month ago

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

The Sims 4 Technical Issues - PC

New packs not detected by game, have tried all standard fixes

Game extremely laggy after update

Junctions no longer working since update - game unplayable

Game causes pc to overheat and forcibly restart out of nowhere

Game No Longer Reads User Folder on External Drive (Junction Broken)