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6 years ago

Game is literally unplayable (Always crashing within 5 minutes, no indication)

Hey everyone I recently got Sims 4 through origin access and so far the game is fantastic. However it is also literally unplayable, I for the life of me can't figure out why it is crashing. It always...

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jpkarlsen

Hero (Retired)

6 years ago

@Medieval_Lute

Please try a complete uninstall and then reinstall.

Medieval_Lute

6 years ago

@jpkarlsen Already tried that multiple times and it also didnt work unfortunately

jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
6 years ago
@Medieval_Lute
Please try to start the game in windowed mode as explained here: https://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/02/start-game-in-windowed-mode/
- Medieval_Lute
  6 years ago
  Tried it, still crashes after a few mins. I even did a clean install of windows, formatted everything... I was able to play for an hour with no issues, and then the crashes came back.
  - jpkarlsen
    Hero (Retired)
    6 years ago
    @Medieval_Lute
    It sounds like it may be overheating. Check that all fans spin as they should and that dust are cleared.

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