Forum Discussion

puzzlezaddict's avatar
puzzlezaddict
Hero+
9 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...
crashing
guides
launching
puzzlezaddict's avatar
puzzlezaddict
Hero+
11 months ago

ggmagic1​  This error is typically antivirus-related.  So please set exceptions in your antivirus for TS4_x64, TS4_DX9_x64, and TS4_Launcher_x64, or the Bin folder they're in.  Set an exception for EADesktop.exe as well while you're there.

You may need to repair the game again afterwards.

ggmagic1's avatar
ggmagic1
Seasoned Newcomer
11 months ago

Follow up question: How do I do that? How do I access my antivirus? I have no knowledge whatsoever when it comes to technology.

Recent Discussions