the sims 4 new computer
I'm thinking about getting a new computer instead of playing Sims 4 on my laptop, which apparently doesn't have the greatest video or graphics card or whatever. This is what I want to do:
- I want my base game and all expansion packs to be able to transfer to the new computer. (Note: Does it make a difference that my base game was from a disc and my expansion packs were by download code?)
- I want to transfer all my save data, mostly I'm worried about not having to make all my sims and lots over again. I'm assuming I can just copy my Electronic Arts or Sims 4 file folder to the new computer and transfer the save data that way.
It's a simple enough question, I think. Please don't give me a 2-sentence response or send me a link. I'm not following a strange link. I just want a simple step-by-step.
Thank you!
Just install Origin on your new computer, and log in with the account you used to install the base game on.
Under the 'My Games' tab The Sims 4 should be ready to be installed.To download your expansions:
- Go to the 'my games' tab in Origin.
- Hover over your 'The Sims 4'.
You'll see a little screen come up with an 'i' and a 'play/download/install' button.
- Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen.
- Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs.- Download them through there.
For you saves, you indeed need the Electronic Arts folder in the Documents folder.
If you feel unsure about what you need to copy: http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/09/backups/ (not a strange link, this is the site of a fellow hero, named Crinrict, on this forum).
