@PoppySweetKitty1 First you need a basic understanding how operating systems (Windows) works. One of the operations (there are many things the operating system does) is allow the internet browser to download files. The file size of the Sims games are large and you need to have enough free space on your system device for the download. When the download begins there is a temporary file created for the download. When the download completes that temporary file is copied (not moved) to the intended destination. For this operation to successfully complete you need enough free space on your system device twice the size of the download if the destination is also on the system device (by default the destination is also usually (unless directed to a secondary storage device) on the system device). When this is complete the original temporary file may or may not get removed (deleted). There are other functions of the operating system that use temporary files on the system device. I recommend no less then 500Gb for the casual user for the system device especially if the user plans to run games that are expandable the the Sims games. I also recommend there is 100Gb remain free for the operating system. When the operating system gets installed a page file is created for virtual memory. Depending on the program you are running this file gets used. When there is not enough free space the operating system slows down and may crash. You need to post your computers dxdiag to know how your computer is set up.
i have no storage due to the system and reserved file in my storage here is my dxdiag i have tried to download the sims too could you help?
You are correct you are far from having enough room to install the Sims. It doesn't matter though as the PC do not live up to minimum requirements for the game So even if you could upgrade the HDD you still would not be able to run The sims 4.
it tells me i can if in another area because of storage , does it matter that i have the demo?
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