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Re: The Sims 4 'Not responding' + desktop.ini file in mod folder?

File explorer swt? Can you recommend me one? And yes, I have tried it. Without any mods, it works fine. With any mod at all (even just one file) it ceases to load. 

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  • 172e3cda0034987's avatar
    172e3cda0034987
    7 years ago

    @hypercorruption

    It sounds like the issue may be that there is some outdated mods or custom content. Sounds like you've already tested the theory. - Just in case, a how to test is in the spoiler tag.

    Spoiler

    To test this, move the mods folder to the desktop, delete the game cache and the localthumbcache.package from the Sims 4 folder to help with troubleshooting.

    How to Delete Cache Files
    https://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/09/delete-cache-files/

    Launch the game again, try playing a new save to test. If it loads and plays okay, it may be that some of the mods/cc have become outdated.

    To fix mods and custom content try the 50/50 method:

    1. Move all the mods and cc out into a temporary folder on the desktop.
    2. Move a few files back at a time. Load the game to make sure it loads and everything is good.
    3. Delete the localthumbcache.package from the Sims 4 folder.
    4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 till there is no more files to check.

    ** While your testing, don't save the game. If you find any problems, delete the mod or custom content file.

    How To Find Problem Mods and CC - http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS4_Finding_Problem_Custom_Content