Forum Discussion

LBonne24's avatar
LBonne24
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago

How do I transfer Sims 3&4 files to a new computer?

I'm buying a new computer, because my current one is breaking down. I already purchased an external hard drive, and backed up my files. How do I then bring, just, the sims files over to my new comput...
pc
LBonne24's avatar
LBonne24
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago

Thanks a bunch! Once I figured out where all my saved files where on my backup, I was able to transfer everything over. :D

LBonne24's avatar
LBonne24
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago

I transferred the files, I put the save folders from my old computer in the new save folder. But I can't access them in game. I tried removing the files themselves, and putting them in the new save folder by themselves, and that didn't work either.

  • Straatford87's avatar
    Straatford87
    Icon for DICE Team rankDICE Team
    9 years ago

    @LBonne24

    Are you sure that you added the save files to C:\Users\yourname\Documents\Electronic Arts\ Sims (3 of 4)?

    • LBonne24's avatar
      LBonne24
      Seasoned Ace
      9 years ago

      I did, I added the ones from the save folders under Sims 3 and Sims 4

      • Straatford87's avatar
        Straatford87
        Icon for DICE Team rankDICE Team
        9 years ago

        @LBonne24

        I am not sure why your game is not picking up the save files then. Bad news: we are unable to restore lost save files for you ☹️

        I will move this thread to the Sims 4 forums for you - perhaps some of our regular Sims players have more insight into this for you.

About The Sims 4 Technical Issues - PC

PC players get help with their technical issues in The Sims 4 here.52,395 PostsLatest Activity: 8 minutes ago