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puzzlezaddict
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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...
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puzzlezaddict
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9 months ago

Tbk725  This error is typically antivirus-related, so please set exceptions in yours for TS4_x64, TS4_DX9_x64, and TS4_Launcher_x64, or the entire Bin folder they're in.  Set an exception for EADesktop.exe as well.

You may need to repair the game first.

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Tbk725
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9 months ago

Hi!

I believe my issue was that my EA/Sims 4 folder was saved in One Drive. I installed everything locally and the game is working now! Thank you for the suggestion though! 

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