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kashley07's avatar
11 years ago
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Sims 4 Error: Already Running

When I try hit Play on the Sims4, I get an error message that reads: Unable to start. The Sims 4 is already running.  I have uninstalled both Origin and the Sims several times, cleared everything ou...
  • pekesims's avatar
    pekesims
    10 years ago

    If you have Windows 10, please, try the following:

    1. Find the "Electronic Arts" folder inside "Documents".
    2. Right click on it and choose "Properties".
    3. In the new window, select the "Sharing", and a few lines below, press the "Sharing..." button.
    4. It will open a new window. There's a drop-down list. Choose "Everyone" and then Add.
    5. Everyone will be added to the list below. Choose "Read/write" in the permission level for everyone.
    6. Save the changes.
    7. Open Origin, log in, and try to launch your game again.

    Let us know if that works for you.