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VenusViper22
3 years ago
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Upgraded from laptop to PC, Saves/Mods Won't Transfer

Hello,  I recently got a pc for Christmas to replace my laptop for gaming, but I'm having issues with things for the sims transferring over. I followed the instructions in this video:https://www.you...
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    puzzlezaddict
    3 years ago

    @VenusViper22  The location of the user data—saves mods, etc.—is the same on all computers: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4.  The folder in Program Files holds just that, the game's program files, not the user data.

    If you're not finding the Sims 4 user folder, here's how to locate the file path the game is reading:

    https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2018/07/how-to-find-your-user-folder/

    Also, it's unnecessary to uninstall and reinstall Sims 4.  You do need to start the game once for the user folder to be created though.

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puzzlezaddict
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3 years ago

@VenusViper22  The location of the user data—saves mods, etc.—is the same on all computers: Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4.  The folder in Program Files holds just that, the game's program files, not the user data.

If you're not finding the Sims 4 user folder, here's how to locate the file path the game is reading:

https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2018/07/how-to-find-your-user-folder/

Also, it's unnecessary to uninstall and reinstall Sims 4.  You do need to start the game once for the user folder to be created though.

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PipMenace
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3 years ago

Also note that you don’t need to copy everything in the user data folder over - just 3 folders: Saves, Mods, Tray

(Tray has your library content)

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