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kreatora
Hero (Retired)
6 years ago

Re: I can't update my game

@4895084

Unfortunately, it looks like you should uninstall the game in Origin.
Something wrong happened in your installation folder.

Right-click on the TS4 option: "uninstallation"
Then install the game once more from Origin.

The reinstallation process takes place in the game's installation folder in the Program Files folder. Your second game folder with saves and the library is in the Documents folder, so the saves and library will not be affected. However, just in case, copy the saves and Tray folders somewhere outside the game.

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  • kreatora's avatar
    kreatora
    Hero (Retired)
    6 years ago
    @4895084

    - In some cases, when installing or attempting to play, the game will ask you to grant access to the Documents folder. If you accidentally didn't grant this access, go to System Preferences -> Protection and Privacy -> Files and Folders, then find "The Sims 4" in the list and mark there the Documents folder to share this game folder.

    - Are you on Mac or PC?
    If you are on PC
    Check if Antivirus/Firewall or Windows Defender isn't blocking Sims 4 and Origin. Add Origin and TS4 to the exceptions there or turn it off
    Here's an explanation how to add Sims 4 as an exception: https://crinrict.com/blog/2019/03/windows-10-defender-controlled-folder-access.html
  • 4895084's avatar
    4895084
    6 years ago

    hey! i couldn't solve this problem and i created a new origin account but this time i can't add game because it says 'this code has already been redeemed'. please help me🙂

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