So in an attempt to transfer the game between drives, I accidentally reinstalled the sims core files into D:\illeg\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 and combined them, now all the program/game files are in the same folder, and the game won't launch. I have the backup game file folder on my desktop. I have so far transferred documents, desktop & downloads to my D drive from my C drive. I am so confused. Where is each folder *supposed* to be located in the directory?
@Jesslockhart1225 These are the files and subfolders within the Sims 4 user folder, which is always in Documents > Electronic Arts:
https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/user-files-explained/
You can discard most of this data—the game will regenerate it as necessary. The only important folders are saves andTray, and possibly Mods, Screenshots, and Recorded Videos.
The game's program files can be installed anywhere, but combining them with the user data leads to bad results, as you're seeing right now. If you want the game on D, I'd suggest creating a new folder on D, for example Games, and choosing that when installing Sims 4.
For now, make copies of saves, Tray, and anything else you want to keep, then uninstall Sims 4 through the EA App and restart your computer. Reinstall the game to wherever you want it, but not in Documents at all. Then try to launch the game and confirm that it works before adding back your saves and other user content.
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