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Re: Sims 4 won't launch after free DLC

@elleyeo  Please uninstall Sims 4, the EA App, and the Epic launcher with Revo Uninstaller.  Start with Sims 4:

  • Put aside your Sims 4 folder in Documents\Electronic Arts and rename it to something that doesn't include the words "Sims 4."
  • Download Revo Uninstaller (the free version is fine) from here.
  • Launch Revo, select Sims 4 from the list, and click Uninstall.
  • Once the game is uninstalled, select "Moderate" under "scanning modes," and click Scan.
  • Review the list, in case there's something you want to save; otherwise, click Select All, and then Delete.
  • Close Revo, and restart your computer.

Uninstall the EA App and the Epic launcher with Revo as well.  I don't have instructions for those at the moment, but the process should be straightforward.  Restart again when you're done.

Install the EA App, then create a new folder into which you'll install Sims 4.  The folder should be on the root level of the drive of your choice, for example C:\Games is fine, but not C:\Program Files\Games.  You probably don't need to install the Epic launcher at all, so please skip that unless Sims 4 won't open.

3 Replies

  • elleyeo's avatar
    elleyeo
    2 years ago
    @puzzlezaddict so i downloaded revo bit i dont see the sims 4 there/cant search it and i cant see "moderate" anywhere?? qwq
  • elleyeo's avatar
    elleyeo
    2 years ago

    aight i did all that and its still not working. thinking the free dlc oficially broke my game, ill just email support and hope for the best.

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @elleyeo  Did you reinstall Sims 4 through the EA App or Epic?  If you used the EA App, try uninstalling again and reinstalling through Epic instead.