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CMeki
Hero (Retired)
8 years ago

Re: Can't open sims 4 (Origin opens instead)

@J3LLYFISHE


-Transfer a backup file of my game somewhere and restart the game

When you do this, you're supposed to put one folder back at a time, start the game, then put the next back. Which folder caused the problem? If you didn't put then back one at a time, please redo it 🙂

Resetting your files to factory settings.

  • Make a backup; copy your The Sims 4-folder from C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts to an external drive or somewhere else on your computer, for example your desktop.
  • Rename the The Sims 4-folder in C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts to The Sims 4_backup
  • Start the game, make a new save, and see if the error is gone. 
    (The game will have created a new The Sims 4-folder in your documents, this is supposed to happen)

      • If yes, continue
      • If no, post a reply telling us the error is still there
  • Start putting folders back in the new The Sims 4-folder. Observe! After every file/folder, start the game and make sure it still works, before putting in the next one.
    • Options.ini - your game settings
    • Saves - your old saves. The sub-folders are not needed. If putting these back causes problem, try putting one back at a time.
    • Screenshots
    • Custom music - if you have any
    • Tray - your library objects; like lots, rooms and sims
    • Mods - your mods and cc, might cause problems when putting back

If putting back one of the folders was problematic and you did not work it out, please post a reply and we'll see if we can find what your problem is!

Source: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/backing-up-and-resetting-the-sims-4/

Good Luck! 🙂



6 Replies

  • J3LLYFISHE's avatar
    J3LLYFISHE
    Seasoned Newcomer
    8 years ago

    A million thanks to you !!

    I did as you asked, transferred a backup somewhere, and started to put in my files one at a time, of course beginning with my saves.
    After I put them all I realized it was something with the mods actually o-o
    And turns out, it was one simple tiny mod that decided to act up, good thing I wasn't even using it.
    The game works fine now, thank you for the help ! 
    -----
    If anyone does have the issue, I suggest you do the same thing as asked...
    For those who have lots of mods like I do (Which is part of the problem)
    Put them back as chunks until you find it 🙂 


    THANK YOU 😃 ❤️

  • I have done all that and it worked. Thanks. But when i add all my Custom Content, i open sims but origin just opens. Please Help.

    Thanks.

  • Hello, I'm not sure if you meant to transfer all the files in The Sims 4 folder. I transferred all of them to a different folder and started The Sims 4, but the same error occurred. 

  • EA_Darko's avatar
    EA_Darko
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    5 years ago

    Hey @DaSugaKookie_, I'm going to lock this thread as it is quite old.

    If having an issue then please create a new thread with as much information as possible.

    Darko 

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