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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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Frost0428's avatar
Frost0428
3 months ago

Sims 4 wont launch in EA PC app. It says "cannot start because game data is missing or damaged." I have uninstalled and reinstalled both the EA app and the sims 4. I have also repaired both the app and sims. I have followed all trouble shooting tips on answer hq but nothing is working. 

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puzzlezaddict
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3 months ago

@Frost0428  I've merged your post into the master thread for this error.  Please see the first post on page one.

@JanuaryMech  I'm glad to hear your game is working.  Thanks for the update.

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