Are you wondering ‘I uninstall Sims 4, will I lose everything’? Do you need to reinstall the Sims 4 game without having to delete your custom content and expansion pack? Don’t worry, this article will answer all these questions and show you a proper way to do it.
Origin is a popular distribution platform for EA games. To get a digital copy of Sims 4, you need to download Origin, log into your account, and then buy Sims 4 that will show up in your library. Afterwards, you can play it on your PC.
A lot of users reported that Sims 4 does not load on their PC. Therefore, they need to uninstall and install the game. However, a few users lost their custom content and expansion pack in this process. Let us guide you on how to uninstall Sims 4 without losing anything while reinstalling the game.
Will Uninstalling Origin Affect Sims 4?
If an error shows up on Origin due to a bug in the program or a virus on your PC, you may need to uninstall Origin and reinstall it to fix the error. However, quite a few users fear that they may lose their Sims 4 progress, households, or any other files associated with Sims 4 if they uninstall Origin.
Well, if you delete the Origin client on your PC, you won’t lose your Sim 4 files. But you can not play Sims 4 or download any content until your reinstall Origin. The Origin uninstallation certainly won’t remove online saves and local saved games. Therefore, your files remain completely safe.
After deleting the virus on your PC, simply reinstall Origin and download the Sims 4 and its pack again. Origin will automatically validate the Sims 4 patch that you were using before uninstalling it.
How Do I Uninstall Sims 4 Without Losing My Saves?
A fatal error can happen during gameplay. Therefore, it is a great idea to backup your Sims folder before performing the following tasks. This way, you won’t lose everything when you uninstall and reinstall Sims 4.
- Before reinstalling Sims 4 or moving everything to a new computer system
- Before installing Expansion packs, patches, custom content, or Mods
- Baking up saved games after every gameplay
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.ini file so that you don’t have to reset your options every time. Name your new folder “Sims4-broken”. Also, note down the Sims 4 product code.
Uninstall Sims 4 through Origin Client
To uninstall Sims 4 via Origin client:
- Go to the Origin client and log in with your login credentials
- Locate the Sims 4 game in the Origin client
- Right-click on the Sims 4 game and click on Uninstall
- Close Origin client and open Ccleaner
- Run the Ccleaner with its registry cleaner option to clean up temporary files and internet cache for a clean uninstall
Uninstall Sims 4 Via the Control Panel
To uninstall Sims 4 through your PC control panel:
- Click on the Windows icon and go to the Control Panel
- Click on Programs and then click on Uninstall a program
- Scroll to locate Sims 4
- Right-click on it and click on Uninstall to delete the whole Sims 4 game and its expansion packs/custom content
- Run Ccleaner with its registry cleaner option
How Do I Install Sims 4 on Origin?
Now that you have uninstalled Sims 4 from your PC via Origin client or PC control panel, do a fresh install by the following method.
- Sign in to your EA games account on Origin Client
- Go to your game library and right-click on Sims 4
- Select download and wait for a few minutes
- Once the download is finished, enter the Sims 4 product code
- Now go to the Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 folder again
- Replace the new folder with the “Sims4-broken” folder that you copied on another drive before uninstalling Sims 4
What Happens If I Delete My Sims 4 folder?
If you have accidentally deleted the backup Sims 4 folder, first take a quick look at your computer’s Recycle Bin. If you find it there, click on the restore option to restore your EA folder.
However, if your Recycle Bin is empty, log in to your Origin client and go to your Games library. Find Sims 4 and right-click on it. Choose Repair on Sims 4 and the EA folder will magically reappear in Documents.
Do I Have To Buy Sims 4 Again If I Uninstall?
You don’t have to buy Sims 4 again if you want to uninstall and reinstall Sims 4. All you need to do is to make sure that you have written down your product code somewhere. Otherwise, you will need to purchase Sims again or contact EA customer support to look into your issue.
Conclusion
We hope that this guide helped you find out how to uninstall Sims 4 without losing everything. Be sure to follow the steps for Sims 4 reinstall and write down the product code where it is easy to find. Good Luck!!
