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Gypsygrrl86
5 years ago
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Sims never go to work/school/university, no go to work button

OK, first off thank you for all you do, these games are so awesome and I am so grateful for all you have done. But I have a very odd problem. I cannot get any Sim to go to work/school /university. T...
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  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    5 years ago

    Hi @Gypsygrrl86 

    have you tried renaming your user folder yet ?

    If not, try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199

    You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

    After renaming, repair your game by right clicking on the game in Origin.

    Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.

    • Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
    • Tray Folder
    • Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
    • Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave and no longer needed - if you still have it)
    • Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
    • Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)

    The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.

Gypsygrrl86's avatar
Gypsygrrl86
5 years ago

It happens every single time, and I've started dozens of new games, but they all have the same problem. But I haven't tried auditions, so I don't know if those work or not, but no matter what is wrong I don't know how to repair it. That's why I'm asking for help.

crinrict's avatar
crinrict
Hero+
5 years ago

Hi @Gypsygrrl86 

have you tried renaming your user folder yet ?

If not, try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199

You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

After renaming, repair your game by right clicking on the game in Origin.

Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.

  • Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
  • Tray Folder
  • Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
  • Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave and no longer needed - if you still have it)
  • Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
  • Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)

The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.

  • Gypsygrrl86's avatar
    Gypsygrrl86
    5 years ago
    @crinrict I'll try it right now and let you know. I really really hope that it works. Thanks!
  • Gypsygrrl86's avatar
    Gypsygrrl86
    5 years ago
    @crinrict It worked!

    Still no button, but a bubble popped up and asked if I wanted to join my detective on his first day of work and I did! I didn't realize how awesome the job system is, since I couldn't do it before. But now it's great!

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