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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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5 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.

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ggmagic1
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5 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.

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