How Do You Reset The Mods Folder In Sims 4?

As an avid Sims 4 player, knowing how to reset the game is crucial. There are countless reasons why a reset may be necessary, from pesky game glitches to frustrating errors that render gameplay impossible. Even adding mods or custom content can cause issues that require a fresh start.

To safeguard your game progress, it’s always wise to create backups. Fortunately, creating a backup in The Sims 4 is a simple process. All you need to do is keep a copy of The Sims 4 server on your computer so that you can quickly restore it in case of any mishaps. This way, you can rest assured that no matter what happens, you’ll be able to retrieve your previous game version and resume playing without any hassle.

Backup And Reset The Game

Windows:

Backing up your game:

Locate your Sims 4 folder. On Windows, this can usually be found in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4. On Mac, it can be found in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4.

Right-click on the folder and select “Copy”.

Paste the folder onto an external hard drive or cloud storage service, such as Google Drive or Dropbox.

Rename the folder with a descriptive name that includes the date of the backup.

Resetting your game:

Exit The Sims 4 and ensure that Origin is closed as well.

Navigate to your Sims 4 folder as described above.

Rename the folder to something else, such as “The Sims 4 Backup”.

Start The Sims 4. A new folder will be created with a fresh game.

If you want to restore your backup, exit The Sims 4 again and rename the newly created folder to something else.

Rename your backup folder back to “The Sims 4”.

Start The Sims 4. Your backup game should now be loaded.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your game progress is protected and easily recoverable in case of any issues or mishaps.

To reset The Sims 4 game properly, you should follow these steps instead:

  1. Close The Sims 4 game and exit Origin completely.
  2. Go to the folder where The Sims 4 is installed. On Windows, this is usually located in Program Files (x86)/Origin Games/The Sims 4. On Mac, it’s located in Applications/The Sims 4.
  3. Rename the folder “The Sims 4” to “The Sims 4 Backup” or something similar.
  4. Open Origin and go to “My Game Library”.
  5. Find The Sims 4 and click on the “Settings” icon next to it.
  6. Select “Repair Game” from the drop-down menu.
  7. Origin will verify the game files and download any missing or corrupted files.
  8. Once the repair process is complete, start The Sims 4 and check if the issue has been resolved.
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By following these steps, you can reset The Sims 4 game safely and avoid losing any important files.

Mac:

Backing up your game:

  1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon on your Dock.
  2. Open your Documents folder.
  3. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  4. Click on The Sims 4 folder.
  5. Press Command and C on your keyboard to copy the folder.
  6. Go to your Home screen.
  7. Click on a free space on the desktop and press Command and V to paste your backup folder.
  8. Rename the folder on your desktop by clicking on it and pressing Return, then entering the new name. Change it to something you’ll remember, like Sims 4 Backup.

To reset your game:

  1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon on your Dock.
  2. Open your Documents folder.
  3. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  4. Click on The Sims 4 folder.
  5. Press Command and Delete.
  6. Confirm that you want to delete the folder.
  7. Empty your Trash.
  8. Restart your Mac.

Test After A Reset

Once you have completed the reset process and restarted your computer, open The Sims 4 to test whether it is working correctly. The game will launch without any mods or saved content.

If the game runs without any issues, then the problem may be related to something in your previously saved games or downloaded content from the gallery.

However, if the game still doesn’t run properly even after resetting, then the issue may not be related to any of your saved files or downloaded content. In this case, you can restore your backup folder to undo the reset and try to troubleshoot the problem further.

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Restore Your Backup

To restore your backup folder, follow these steps based on your operating system:

Windows:

  1. Go to My Documents.
  2. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  3. Click on The Sims 4 folder and press Delete.
  4. Confirm that you want to delete the folder.
  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.
  9. Right-click on the folder and choose Copy.
  10. Go to My Documents.
  11. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  12. Right-click on a blank space in the folder and choose Paste.

Mac:

  1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon on your Dock.
  2. From Finder, open your Documents folder.
  3. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  4. Click on The Sims 4 folder.
  5. Press Command and Delete.
  6. Confirm that you want to delete the folder.
  7. Empty your Trash.
  8. Go to your Home screen.
  9. Click on your backup folder.
  10. Press Return and change the folder name back to The Sims 4.
  11. Press Command and C on your keyboard to copy the folder.
  12. Open Finder.
  13. Open your Documents folder.
  14. Open the Electronic Arts folder.
  15. Click on a blank space in the folder and press Command and V to paste your backup folder.

Identify A Problem File

Identifying the cause of problems with your Sims 4 game is essential in resolving them. One effective strategy is to examine the contents of the Sims 4 folder that you have backed up, as this folder may contain subfolders that hold valuable information about the issue at hand.

To locate the problematic file, begin by transferring the subfolders one by one from your backup folder to the Sims 4 folder in your Documents. If you suspect a problem with a save file, for instance, move the saves folder from your backup folder to the Sims 4 folder in your Documents. If the game loads without any issues, then the problematic file is not in this folder. You can continue this process with the other backup folders until you locate the problematic file.

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However, if the game still fails to load, then the issue is most likely with a file in the saves folder that you transferred. In this scenario, remove the saves folder from the Sims 4 folder in your Documents and copy each individual save file over from your backup folder, testing the game after each transfer. Once the game fails to load, you have identified the most recent file that is causing the issue. Delete this file from both The Sims 4 folder in your Documents and your backup folder to ensure the issue does not recur.

Check to see if a mod is causing issues

If you have tried the aforementioned solutions with no success, it is plausible that a mod you have installed is causing the issue. Here are the steps you can take to verify if a mod is causing problems:

Exit The Sims 4 game and ensure that Origin is also closed.

Move all your mods out of the Mods folder, which is located in the Sims 4 folder in your Documents.

Restart the game to see if the problem has been resolved.

If the issue has been fixed, the problematic mod can be found in the moved mods.

Move the mods back into the Mods folder, but not the problematic mod.

Start The Sims 4 game and see if the issue persists.

Repeat this process until the problematic mod has been identified.

Remove the problematic mod from the Mods folder to avoid issues in the future.

By following these steps, you can determine if a mod is causing problems with your game and prevent it from causing further issues.

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