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SYAwkwardly's avatar
6 years ago
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Sims 4: After I update, my files appeared in a different location

After I updated, my files appeared in a different location. I downloaded the game through origin and saved it in Drive D, but once I updated it, a new Sims 4 file appeared in a different location and...
  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    6 years ago

    @SYAwkwardly  There are two sets of Sims 4 data on your computer: the game's program files, which you can choose to install wherever you want; and the Sims 4 user data folder, which will always be located in Documents\Electronic Arts.  If you move the user data folder elsewhere, the game won't be able to find it and will create a new one.

    If you'd like to keep your user data on D, the easiest way is to move the entire contents of Documents there.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/74952-move-location-documents-folder-windows-10-a.html

    Be sure to back up your essential data first, just in case something goes wrong, although it should be fine.