I don't know if this is a big problem or a little problem. My mouse was being weird when I was trying to drag and drop a new file from my downloads folder into a subfolder in my Mods folder. I have never had a problem doing this with any files in any generations of my sim games. But somehow the mouse clicked something it wasn't supposed to and the files got converted to iTunes files. I tried to change them back but I realized I had no idea what program they were using before. I just knew they were .package files. The only options it gives me is Windows Media, Paint, iTunes, Internet Explorer, search for another file on my computer or download an app from the Windows store. I tried to search but I didn't know what I was looking for and nothing seemed to make any sense. When I chose to check the store, it recommended 5 apps, only 3 of which were free (I can't buy any apps) and they didn't seem to have anything to do with my problem. I'm scared to even go back into my game because I don't know if my CC is even CC anymore or if it's just garbage. And I have SO much of it! I can't imagine starting over. And taking it all out and playing the game without any of it would be messed up too for the same reason, it's everywhere. Anyways, please help a technological challenged girl out! I just want things to go back to normal before my stupid mouse spazzed out and ruined my life. Thanks. *fingers crossed*

Omgness thank you HAHA! That was much clearer first of all and I understood every word! yay! I did what you said and checked CAS and my CC was there so I guess all is well. Still really annoyed that this happened at all and every time I look at those files they're gonna say Windows Media ughhhhh but whatever! Trying to be grateful! Everything's still there. Nothing was harmed or missing. Phew! What a relief! Thank you for sticking with me and explaining it all again. Truly! Usually I get on here and just get completely ignored. You saved me from having a total sims panic attack and we all know how ugly those can get!

@annamarie10614 Glad to be of service. :3 Again, sorry for the confusion. It's early. lol.If it really bugs you, you can remove Windows Media Player as the default program:1. Go to Control Panel. 2. View by "Large Icons" or "Small Icons"3. Click "Default Programs"4. Click "Set your Default Programs"5. Scroll down the list on the left to "Windows Media Player" and select it6. Click "Choose Defaults for this Program" at the bottom of the window7. Find ".package" somewhere in that list and uncheck it.Should be done - WMP should no longer be the default program and package files should be back to not having one.

"roroprincess1229;15369110" wrote:I've been having a similar issue but with the internet explorer icon. I think it's set to the default program and I'm confused I don't know how to set it back to the normal without a default. I have windows 8.1 computer and I couldn't find the .package under the "Set default Settings" and in Internet explorer, if you can please help me I would really appreciate it. HelloI will repost here what I wrote on the other thread, in case it helps other simmers also When you right click the file,you can choose an option of a program to " open with". You can choose another program that you want to associate with the package files. You may prefer to set it to open with notepad instead. It doesn't though affect the package files what program is set for it to be opened with. You don't need to open the package files. You just need to place them in your mods folder.Edit : I have searched a little bit more . If you want to change it back to the default, try doing what is suggested in this link. Do what it is in the second section called : " Set your Default programs". When using that method, select Internet Explorer, then deselect package files.http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/quickly-fix-windows-file-type-associations/

"egwarhammer;15370966" wrote:Here's a radical "fix" that will work if you don't mind losing a file or program... I had accidentally selected S4PE (package editor) as the default program for .ts4script files. Didn't make them not work, but, it wouldn't DO anything to them either. There's no way to UNSELECT a program (to get back to the "blank icon" beside those files, I mean). I didn't know what else to switch them to... so today, I deleted S4PE. Icons, back to normal. (I use Sims4Studio anyway.) It isn't the BEST solution, probably, especially if you're talking about some true default program, but for an add-on like s4pe that I didn't desperately want to keep, it worked fine. (Outside the box idea.)HelloWhat I posted in the edited part of the above post may help if you have the issue again. . If you want to change it back to the default, try doing what is suggested in this link. Do what it is in the second section called : " Set your Default programs". When using that method, select Internet Explorer, then deselect package files.http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/quickly-fix-windows-file-type-associations/

Please help! CC files accidentally converted to Paint, iTunes, etc files!

annamarie10614
11 years ago
Omgness thank you HAHA! That was much clearer first of all and I understood every word! yay! I did what you said and checked CAS and my CC was there so I guess all is well. Still really annoyed that this happened at all and every time I look at those files they're gonna say Windows Media ughhhhh but whatever! Trying to be grateful! Everything's still there. Nothing was harmed or missing. Phew! What a relief! Thank you for sticking with me and explaining it all again. Truly! Usually I get on here and just get completely ignored. You saved me from having a total sims panic attack and we all know how ugly those can get!
cassikorita
11 years ago
@annamarie10614 Glad to be of service. :3 Again, sorry for the confusion. It's early. lol.

If it really bugs you, you can remove Windows Media Player as the default program:

1. Go to Control Panel.
2. View by "Large Icons" or "Small Icons"
3. Click "Default Programs"
4. Click "Set your Default Programs"
5. Scroll down the list on the left to "Windows Media Player" and select it
6. Click "Choose Defaults for this Program" at the bottom of the window
7. Find ".package" somewhere in that list and uncheck it.

Should be done - WMP should no longer be the default program and package files should be back to not having one.
rosemow
Hero
8 years ago
"roroprincess1229;15369110" wrote:
I've been having a similar issue but with the internet explorer icon. I think it's set to the default program and I'm confused I don't know how to set it back to the normal without a default. I have windows 8.1 computer and I couldn't find the .package under the "Set default Settings" and in Internet explorer, if you can please help me I would really appreciate it.

Hello
I will repost here what I wrote on the other thread, in case it helps other simmers also

When you right click the file,you can choose an option of a program to " open with". You can choose another program that you want to associate with the package files. You may prefer to set it to open with notepad instead.
It doesn't though affect the package files what program is set for it to be opened with. You don't need to open the package files. You just need to place them in your mods folder.

Edit : I have searched a little bit more . If you want to change it back to the default, try doing what is suggested in this link. Do what it is in the second section called : " Set your Default programs". When using that method, select Internet Explorer, then deselect package files.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/quickly-fix-windows-file-type-associations/
rosemow
Hero
8 years ago
"egwarhammer;15370966" wrote:
Here's a radical "fix" that will work if you don't mind losing a file or program... I had accidentally selected S4PE (package editor) as the default program for .ts4script files. Didn't make them not work, but, it wouldn't DO anything to them either. There's no way to UNSELECT a program (to get back to the "blank icon" beside those files, I mean).

I didn't know what else to switch them to... so today, I deleted S4PE. Icons, back to normal. (I use Sims4Studio anyway.) It isn't the BEST solution, probably, especially if you're talking about some true default program, but for an add-on like s4pe that I didn't desperately want to keep, it worked fine.

(Outside the box idea.)

Hello
What I posted in the edited part of the above post may help if you have the issue again. .
If you want to change it back to the default, try doing what is suggested in this link. Do what it is in the second section called : " Set your Default programs". When using that method, select Internet Explorer, then deselect package files.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/quickly-fix-windows-file-type-associations
/
rosemow
Hero
8 years ago
You're welcome @egwarhammer :)
rosemow
Hero
7 years ago
"Klippi1;c-16445056" wrote:
The same thing is happening to me. I can’t figure out how to set it as the default but does it matter if it is the note pad instead?

Hello
It shouldn’t matter if it is set as notepad. The game should still recognise the cc.
rosemow
Hero
7 years ago
"Bunie4444;c-16452818" wrote:
So my problem is I have no idea what I'm doing and I'm very confused because nothing seems to work! In my case I accidentally changed the file to always open with Movie Maker, because I am an plum :(, and I can't change it back to the original. I've tried changing it to notepad which worked but I don't know how to incorporate the CC into my game. Please help!

Hello @Bunie4444
These links explain about installing cc and mods
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/tutorials/mods-cc.php
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_4_Package_Files
http://sims-online.com/install-mods-custom-content-sims-4-tutorial/

If the game is not loading the files when they are set to open with notepad, this link explains how to change it back to unknown program which may help
https://www.quora.com/In-Windows-10-how-do-you-change-file-association-back-to-unknown-program
rosemow
Hero
7 years ago
"Bunie4444;c-16453495" wrote:
@rosemow (The file is a notepad file) So on the second link, correct me if I'm wrong but, I learned that you had to extract the file with 7zip. Though when I try to I get shown a screen saying:

Elapsed time: 00:00:00 Total size: (It says the size)
Remaining Time: 00:00:00 Speed: (It says the speed)
Files: 0 Processed: (It says a number)
Compression Ratio: Compressed Size:
Errors: 1

(file name)
Can not open file as archive (Then it only gives me the option to close)

What do I do in this situation? I'm so confused!

Hello
If the cc that you have downloaded was a package file, then it can be placed directly into the mods folder. It should then appear in the game. It doesn’t need to be opened.
Bunie_in_a_cake
7 years ago

> @rosemow said:
> Bunie4444 wrote: »
>
> @rosemow (The file is a notepad file) So on the second link, correct me if I'm wrong but, I learned that you had to extract the file with 7zip. Though when I try to I get shown a screen saying:
>
> Elapsed time: 00:00:00 Total size: (It says the size)
> Remaining Time: 00:00:00 Speed: (It says the speed)
> Files: 0 Processed: (It says a number)
> Compression Ratio: Compressed Size:
> Errors: 1
>
>
> (file name)
> Can not open file as archive (Then it only gives me the option to close)
>
> What do I do in this situation? I'm so confused!
>
>
>
>
> Hello
> If the cc that you have downloaded was a package file, then it can be placed directly into the mods folder. It should then appear in the game. It doesn’t need to be opened.

Oh my goodness, thank you! I've been trying to figure this out on my own for so long completely forgetting about the mods folder! Thanks so much!
rosemow
Hero
7 years ago
"Bunie4444;c-16453537" wrote:

> @rosemow said:
> Bunie4444 wrote: »
>
> @rosemow (The file is a notepad file) So on the second link, correct me if I'm wrong but, I learned that you had to extract the file with 7zip. Though when I try to I get shown a screen saying:
>
> Elapsed time: 00:00:00 Total size: (It says the size)
> Remaining Time: 00:00:00 Speed: (It says the speed)
> Files: 0 Processed: (It says a number)
> Compression Ratio: Compressed Size:
> Errors: 1
>
>
> (file name)
> Can not open file as archive (Then it only gives me the option to close)
>
> What do I do in this situation? I'm so confused!
>
>
>
>
> Hello
> If the cc that you have downloaded was a package file, then it can be placed directly into the mods folder. It should then appear in the game. It doesn’t need to be opened.

Oh my goodness, thank you! I've been trying to figure this out on my own for so long completely forgetting about the mods folder! Thanks so much!

You’re welcome :)