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I guess you double checked that script mods and cc were activated in the game options? Both of them?
And then you have mods that do not work? All mods or just some? If it's just some mods that do not work, which ones?
If no mods show up in your game
- Did you place them in C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
- Do the game register that there are mods? Do they show up in the list in the beginning or if you open the mods list from the options menu?
- Do you have OneDrive on your computer? Make sure that the game is not using the OneDrive-folders. Try turning off OneDrive before starting the game.
You can check where the game saves your files by looking in your Game Options - Screenshot settings.
Make sure that the path above is the same place as where you have your saves and mods.
If some mods show up
- Have you made sure to update them after the latest game patches? Check this list out for some mods that were broken in the C&D-patch! A few others have been broken after but not so many that there is a list.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/928106/broken-mods-cats-and-dogs-nov-2017 - Download Sims 4 Studio and do batch-fixes for your cc.
- 8 years ago
You might try resetting the Sims 4 folder.
Here's a how-to:
Sims 4 Factory Reset -
Rename your Sims 4 folder to Sims 4_Backup. The game will create a new folder next time you play. - Renaming it or moving it to the desktop will help you have a backup and keep your Sims 4 files safe.
Repair the Sims 4 game. In Origin > Game Library - right-click on Sims 4 and select Repair. - To make sure the install files and such are in working order.
Try launching the game, play a new save. If it's not working, don't save. However, if everything is playing okay then start putting the files back. (list of files and folders below).
- Options.ini (User game settings)
- Tray Folder (Sims/Houses/Commercial lots and rooms)
- Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
- Rest of the save games, if any.
(leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave. It is not used anymore.)
- Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, and makeup
- Mods (Put these back one by one to make sure they all still work)Custom content can become outdated with most new game patches. If the game works when the Mods folder is removed, then one or more of the mods and/or custom content has become outdated and will need to be removed or replaced. EA/Maxis aren't responsible for broken mods/cc. It's up to the creators to fix.
Try the 50/50 method:
1. Move all the mods and cc out into a temporary folder on the desktop.
2. Move a few files back at a time. Load the game to make sure it loads and everything is good.
3. Delete the localthumbcache.package from the Sims 4 folder.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 till there is no more files to check.** While your testing, don't save the game. If you find any problems, delete the mod or custom content file.
How To Find Problem Mods and CC - http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS4_Finding_Problem_Custom_Content
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More information - Resetting the game to factory settings without reinstalling
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/READ-FIRST-Troubleshooting-your-Game/m-p/3621199#ResettingIf you move or rename the Sims 4 folder, the game will no longer be able to find it. When you go to play the game it will create a new folder.
- 7 years ago
@172e3cda00349872
ive been having the same issues as everyone else commenting here for help and i have tried all of the suggestions, but more specifically i just tried your latest suggestion to rename it and launch the game and it never made a new folder or anything. it also isnt in onedrive and im extremely frustrated. all of my custom content worked like two days ago and now none of my stuff is showing up. and yes i have enable custom content and mods checked on. please help- jpkarlsen7 years agoHero (Retired)
This means that it is the wrong folder. Here is an easy way to find out which folder your game is using: https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2018/07/how-to-find-your-user-folder/