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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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Pandorally
Seasoned Newcomer
5 months ago

I can't start up The Sims 4 through the EA app or clicking on the shortcut on my PC.

I have tried repairing it on the EA app, I have uninstalled everything regarding the game from my computer and reinstalled it. Tried repairing it again. Uninstalled everything, shut off my computer, turned it back on, redownloaded, and it still wont start. I have been trying, with no luck, for almost a month now. I'm at my wit's end...

I don't have any mods or CC, I never have. I only have the add-ons sold on the EA store. I've never had any issues with it in the last almost 10 years of owning the game. 

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Pandorally
Seasoned Newcomer
5 months ago

puzzlezaddictSorry for not responding. I forgot about this for a bit.. But this helped! I had to create a new user folder. Thank you very much!

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