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puzzlezaddict
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2 years ago

[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Game Data Missing or Damaged

Overview jump to:  Workarounds Unable to start: Cannot start because game data is missing or damaged. If you have Mods installed please remove them and try again. If not, please repair or reinst...
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MsKayCeeSim52's avatar
MsKayCeeSim52
Seasoned Traveler
1 year ago

The Sims4 won't load. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the games (and 77 add-ons) and the EA App and it still won't load. It says I'm missing files or they are corrupted. I haven't done anything other than let the game update through the EA App as usual. I don't have any mods.

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    1 year ago
    @MsKayCeeSim52 Are you playing on Windows or Mac ?

    What's the exact error message you're getting ?
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      MsKayCeeSim52
      Seasoned Traveler
      1 year ago

      Windows 11. The message reads:  "Unable to start:  Cannot start because game data is missing or damaged. If you have Mods installed please remove them and try again. If not, please repair or reinstall the game via Origin. [de4ee14F:29f00e76:00000000:4b0d852b]"

      First off, I don't have any mods installed. Secondly, I'm running it through the EA App. I uninstalled Origin long ago because it was no longer supported by EA. Pity - I never had this trouble with Origin. Had a belly full with the EA App, tho. Definitely don't like it.

      Thanks for the help.

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