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Chrisssmith8080
8 years ago
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Sims 4 - Error Code: 22

I play a game sometimes and try to save and get a message about error code 22. I lose all my data. I looked it up online and have already moved my saves, slowly added them back and with each one crea...
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    crinrict
    8 years ago

    Hi @Chrisssmith8080

    there should be an indication in your tray bar in the lower right corner. Check there if Windows is doing an update.

    You can also try if it runs if you do a clean boot to make sure nothing is blocking in the back: https://help.ea.com/uk/help/faq/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

    If it works in clean mode, then it's a conflict with a background program. Turn stuff back on after trying and find out what's running. You can also check your task manager (right click on the bar at the bottom and choose task manager.

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Chrisssmith8080
8 years ago

How would I go about checking to see if I do have an update or virus scan running in the background?

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crinrict
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8 years ago

Hi @Chrisssmith8080

there should be an indication in your tray bar in the lower right corner. Check there if Windows is doing an update.

You can also try if it runs if you do a clean boot to make sure nothing is blocking in the back: https://help.ea.com/uk/help/faq/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

If it works in clean mode, then it's a conflict with a background program. Turn stuff back on after trying and find out what's running. You can also check your task manager (right click on the bar at the bottom and choose task manager.

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