I have downloaded the Sims 4 through Origin (after trying to install from disc didn't work) and it won't install. It downloads, finishes, then says it's installing but won't let me play after the installation is complete. It just gives me the option to install again. And when I do... it just does it all over again.
I know how you feel. I have had The Sims 4 for about two years now. And during those two years, there hasn't been ONE TIME that I've been able to log onto my computer and successfully play the game without any issues. I have had so many problems with origin and the game itself, including the "wont let me install" issue and I have lost so much progress in the game. Its an amazing game, once I can actually get it to work, with such good graphics and technology, is it really that difficult to make a game that actually works without me wasting hours of my time everyday?
me too, it keeps saying an unexpected error has occured
I had a similar issue with the Sims 4.
Only solution I found that worked:
Delete the Electronic Arts folder and the Origin folder in %ProgramData%
Delete the Origin Folder in %AppData%\Roaming
Delete the Origin Folder in%AppData%\Local
Delete every file in %Temp% and just click skip for anything that is running already if you get a pop-up
Go to "Uninstall A Program" in Control Panel
Uninstall the game you are trying to play
Uninstall Origin
Restart your computer
Install Origin again and launch it
It should discover your game files, install the game, and it will be playable (Hopefully).
