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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 out of the Task Manager (even though there is nothing Sims or Origin related) rebooted my computer several times, and even tried given access to my Pictures b/c of some random advice on another thread. I also cleared some kind of cache based on advice from another thread. Nothing is working.
Advice?
If you have Windows 10, please, try the following:
- Find the "Electronic Arts" folder inside "Documents".
- Right click on it and choose "Properties".
- In the new window, select the "Sharing", and a few lines below, press the "Sharing..." button.
- It will open a new window. There's a drop-down list. Choose "Everyone" and then Add.
- Everyone will be added to the list below. Choose "Read/write" in the permission level for everyone.
- Save the changes.
- Open Origin, log in, and try to launch your game again.
Let us know if that works for you.
