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Hero+

3 months ago

[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Initialization Error

Overview This error is almost always related to permissions: the game cannot access or create the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts. This, in turn, is typically due to an overprote...

Hero+

2 years ago

@Shronda31 What's the exact error you're getting ? Can you post a screenshot ?

Are you on Windows or Mac ?

Shronda31

2 years ago

Hi, thanks for responding. I am using Windows 10

puzzlezaddict
Hero+
2 years ago
@Shronda31 Please try the steps in the first post of this thread:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-already-running/m-p/13276380

While the error is a bit different, the causes are largely the same.
- Shronda31
  2 years ago
  Thanks for the help! It was windows defender blocking the game.

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[CURRENT ISSUE] Sims 4 Unable to Start, Initialization Error

i cant cook or eat im my game :(

Game stuck on opening screen

Gallery Deleting Households

My Game keeps crashing when travelling to residential lots

Linking DLC Packs to Steam Deck?