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Phantomlover1717
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9 years ago

Re: the sims 4 new computer

Just install Origin on your new computer, and log in with the account you used to install the base game on.
Under the 'My Games' tab The Sims 4 should be ready to be installed.

To download your expansions:
- Go to the 'my games' tab in Origin.
- Hover over your 'The Sims 4'.
You'll see a little screen come up with an 'i' and a 'play/download/install' button.
- Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen.
- Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs.

- Download them through there.

For you saves, you indeed need the Electronic Arts folder in the Documents folder.

If you feel unsure about what you need to copy: http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/09/backups/ (not a strange link, this is the site of a fellow hero, named Crinrict, on this forum).

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  • Soko0810's avatar
    Soko0810
    5 years ago

    I tried hovering over my game but nothing is happening. I have the sims 4 on my Xbox and I have at least 5 expansion packs on there, but I don’t know how to get the expansion packs to download on my computer without re-purchasing them. Can somebody please explain?

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @Soko0810  Packs don't transfer between console and computer, sorry.  So if you want to play on your PC, you'll need to buy the content again.

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    3 years ago

    Hi all,

    This thread is older now, so it's been locked to prevent necro-posting.

    If you're needing further help on this topic, please feel free to create a new thread so we can take a look with you 🙂 

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