How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

To uninstall Sims 4 without losing your saves, first, you need to copy all the files in the Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 folder and paste them on another drive. The folder contains all necessary files such as your saved games, households, Mods, clothing, objects, screenshots, custom music, and an options.

What happens if I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. Log into Origin with your username and password that you used to register Sims 4 and it’s packs with. Go to Game Library to find Sims 4. It should be ready to install with all it’s purchased content.

Can you uninstall and reinstall the Sims?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.

Is there a way to reset Sims 4 without losing saves?

Restore your backup

1. Go to My Documents.
2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
3. Click on The Sims 4 folder and press Delete.
4. Confirm you want to delete the file.
5. Empty your Recycle Bin.
6. Go to your Desktop.
7. Right-click on your backup folder and choose Rename.
8. Change the folder name back to The Sims 4.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: how do i reinstall sims 4 on the new origin update?

1. Open Origin and log in with the account in which you have your game.
2. Go to Game Library.
3. Click on The Sims 4.
4. You will get information about the game, and you should see an orange button with the “Download” option. Click on it.

What happens if you uninstall a game on Origin?

Re: Can i reinstall games after uninstalling them? Yes it will just stay in the ‘My Games’ section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.

Do I have to buy Sims again if I uninstall?

No you will not have to buy it again just make sure that you have your product code written down somewhere. That’s helpful if Sims 4 disappears from your Origin account, but you don’t need it to reinstall – just to be logged in to the same Origin account as you registered the game on.

How do I uninstall Sims?

Using Origin (the easy way) Click on The Sims 3 or The Sims 4 tile in your Game Library. Then: Click the cog by the Play button. Select Uninstall.

How do you start again in Sims 4?

Go to Documents-Electronic Arts-then the Sims 4 folder will be there. Move your sims 4 folder to another part of your computer. Then start the game and a new sims 4 folder will be generated. You can then start a new game.

How do you uninstall Sims 4 but keep saved games?

Right-click on your Sims 4 folder, select Cut and Paste it to the desktop. You don’t need to backup the whole Sims 4 folder, but it’s the easiest way to back your Sims 4 files up that I’ve found. Everything gets saved, including game saves, mods and user options, and you won’t loose anything.

Can I redownload Sims?

Open Origin and log in with the account in which you have your game. Go to Game Library. Click on The Sims 4. You will get information about the game, and you should see an orange button with the “Download” option.