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2 years ago
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Game opens to loading screen for 5 secs then closes

My game will open to the loading page, but then close like 5 seconds after it loads. This is a brand new computer. So there really should be no issues. Please let me know how to fix this.

I have attached a copy of the dxl file. 

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    2 years ago

    @exoticOrcameat  The new errors mention a component of Windows that is probably not corrupt in itself, but perhaps the problem is something else that uses this resource.  To save time, I'd suggest running a repair install of Windows, which gives you the cleanest copy of Windows you could get without reinstalling it fresh (something you don't need to do here).  Please use option two, described here:

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-windows-11-with-an-in-place-upgrade.418/

    This shouldn't delete any of your data, but if you get to step 14 and are NOT asked to keep personal files and apps, back out and start over.

    If this doesn't help, I'd suggest doing a clean uninstall and reinstall of both Sims 4 and the EA App, as described here:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-DLC-shows-as-installed-won-t-load-in-game/m-p/12942151#uninstall

    The problem covered in that thread is different; this is only about the clean-uninstall process.  If you don't have any saves or other user data you'd like to preserve yet, you can simply delete the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts rather than renaming it.

    If these steps don't help either, please do post a new dxdiag.  And during this process, please make sure your Razer apps aren't reinstalling themselves.

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  • @exoticOrcameat  Thanks for the dxdiag, which shows a bunch of crashes from Razer Chroma.  So please uninstall that and test again.  If that doesn't help, force Sims 4 to launch in windowed mode.  Go into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4, open Options.ini, search for fullscreen , and se tit to 0 (zero).

    If that doesn't help eitehr, uninstall all your other Razer apps: Synapse, Cortex, Game Manager Service, whatever you can find.  You may be able to reinstall them later without problems, but please do test with none of these present.

  • exoticOrcameat's avatar
    exoticOrcameat
    2 years ago

    @puzzlezaddict  I tried everything you suggested, and restarted the computer. I did not delete The Sims, I wanted to see if the game would work without deleting and reinstalling, (I've already done that so many times) but now, when I try to open The Sims, it will start the process, but crash and open up the EA app. I have attached a new DXdiag. Can you please let me know if anything else is wrong? Thank you. 

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @exoticOrcameat  The new errors mention a component of Windows that is probably not corrupt in itself, but perhaps the problem is something else that uses this resource.  To save time, I'd suggest running a repair install of Windows, which gives you the cleanest copy of Windows you could get without reinstalling it fresh (something you don't need to do here).  Please use option two, described here:

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-windows-11-with-an-in-place-upgrade.418/

    This shouldn't delete any of your data, but if you get to step 14 and are NOT asked to keep personal files and apps, back out and start over.

    If this doesn't help, I'd suggest doing a clean uninstall and reinstall of both Sims 4 and the EA App, as described here:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-DLC-shows-as-installed-won-t-load-in-game/m-p/12942151#uninstall

    The problem covered in that thread is different; this is only about the clean-uninstall process.  If you don't have any saves or other user data you'd like to preserve yet, you can simply delete the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts rather than renaming it.

    If these steps don't help either, please do post a new dxdiag.  And during this process, please make sure your Razer apps aren't reinstalling themselves.

  • EA_Lanna's avatar
    EA_Lanna
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    2 years ago
    Hi @exoticOrcameat,

    It's been a bit since this thread was last active. I hope that means everything is running smoothly now thanks to the advice you received from @puzzlezaddict. 😊 I'll mark it as the solution as a result. It'll help others with similar issues find solutions quickly.

    I'll close this thread out here but if something changes or new questions come up, please don't hesitate to start a fresh thread or pop into an existing live one. 😄

    Happy Simming o/

    - EA_Lanna

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