Specially after an uninstall/reinstall of any program. However it's good to cleanup the temporary files from time to time. Running Ccleaner and it's registry may not help with the problem of a program not loading.
This may make the game not work properly. Make sure you are owner of computer, and not someone who has a secondary account. If you've got the Game Time is Finished error try this: After you log into Origin, go to the Game Library, and click Play on Sims 4. Troubleshoot Origin games that won't download, install, or load Try running Origin and Game as Administrator. Check that you do not have any programs running that my cause conflict with Origin.ġ0. Ensure that Antivirus or security software is not blocking the launch of the game.ĩ. Try running a Clean Boot as this will help with stopping any other programs from interfering.Ĩ.
How to Disable Windows 10’s Game DVR and Game Barħ. These are known to cause issues with some games. This is to be sure the program and it's overlay isn't interfering with the game.Ħ. Also turn off any overlay those programs may cause issues as well. It has been reported that screen capture/recorders, instant messengers/video chat or VOIP programs, like Discord may cause issues with Sims 4 and may need to be turned off or uninstalled if issues are severe. Use Save As to save it with a different name.ĥ. However, if you find that the save does work okay, add in your Mods/CC and other files/folders. If you're still having problems with it do not save it. Try your broken save again to see what happens. ** Do a factory reset Without Mods/CC or other game saves, files or folders added. Try creating a new Sims 4 folder - Aka - Sims 4 Factory Reset - HowTo
How-To: Make Sure Drivers Are Up To DateĤ. Delete Game Cache and localthumbcache.package out of the Main Sims 4 folder.ģ.
Even if you don't play with mods or custom content installed, it's a good idea to clear game cache and the localthumbcache.package from the Sims 4 folder in the Documents folder. This is to fully make sure it's not outdated mods/cc or some hidden files in the Mods folder. If it loads okay, it may be that some of the mods/cc have become outdated. Move the mods folder to the desktop, clear your game cache and delete the localthumbcache.package from the Sims 4 folder in Documents to help with troubleshooting. It's on by default and can cause issues, if you have multiple Windows user accounts.ġ. In Origin - Application Settings - Start-up options - turn this off. Make sure that Origin does not automatically open with Windows. If you'd like you can copy the Sims 4 folder to a USB key.ĥ. Meaning that your saved games are safe, they won't be deleted. It does not make any changes to the saved game files.
Do note this repairs the game's install files for the actual game. In Origin > Games Library, right-click on Sims 4 and select Repair. In Origin, go to the Games Library > Right click on the Sims 4 > Select Game Properties > Advanced Launch Options > In the Command Line Arguments, add the following text: If using Windowed mode, try Fullscreen mode. Try playing the game in "Offline" mode - In the Origin Client, go to the Origin Menu and select Go Offline.ģ.
This deactivates Origin In-Game, as it has been known to cause problems with games.Ģ. Make sure the box for it is clear or unchecked or turned Off. Open Origin, Go up to the Origin Menu, Click Origin and select Application Settings. These tips work for both the Sims 4 Stopped Working and Unable to Start error.