How do I put Sims 4 on my desktop from EA?

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How do I put Sims 4 on my desktop from EA

How to Put Sims 4 on Your Desktop from EA

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To put Sims 4 on your desktop from EA, you can create a shortcut by navigating to the EA app on your desktop, clicking on My Collection, finding The Sims 4 game, and clicking the three dots in the top right corner of the tile, then selecting View Properties, and under Install Location, clicking Browse to locate the Sims 4 executable file. You can also create a shortcut by right-clicking on the ts4.exe file in the Origin Games folder and selecting Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

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General Questions

  1. How do I make a desktop shortcut for the Sims 4?: Navigate to the programs (x86) > Origin_Games > TheSims4 > game > bin folder, right-click on the ts4.exe file, and choose Send To > Desktop (create shortcut).
  2. Can I put Sims 4 on my desktop from Origin Mac?: Open your Applications folder, right-click on The Sims 4 icon, and select Make Alias, then drag the alias to your desktop.
  3. How do I transfer Sims 4 from laptop to desktop?: You can install Sims 4 on any computer through Origin, but you’ll need to transfer your save files manually.

Installation and Updates

  1. How do I update Sims 4 on EA app?: Launch the EA app, open your Library, click on The Sims 4, and click the Update button if available.
  2. How do I download games to my EA desktop?: Log in to your EA Account, go to My Library, find the game, and click the arrow in the bottom right corner to download.
  3. Can Sims 4 work without EA app?: Yes, but you need to use Origin for the initial install, and you can set Origin to offline mode after the first launch.

Mods and Customization

  1. Where is The Sims 4 mod folder EA?: The mods folder is located in your Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 folder.
  2. How do I install Sims Mods on Windows?: Download the mod, unzip the file, copy the mod file, and paste it to the mods directory located at [Drive Name]:Users[User Name]DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 4Mods.
  3. How to mod Sims 4 from EA?: Enable Custom Content and Mods in Game Options > Other, restart the game, and check that the game is working correctly.

Account and Transfer

  1. Can I transfer my Origin games to another computer?: Yes, make sure the Save and Install settings in Origin are identical on the new computer, copy the Documents portion of all EA folders, and download the games on the new computer.
  2. How do I link my Sims to EA?: Go to The Sims 4 in your Epic Games library, click Install or Launch, and sign in to your EA account to link your accounts.
  3. Can I play Sims 4 on multiple computers?: Yes, you can install Sims 4 on up to 5 computers at the same time, but you can only play it on one computer at a time.

Troubleshooting and Miscellaneous

  1. What do I do if I don’t have a mod folder for Sims 4?: Load your game to the Main Menu, click Load Game, hover over the folder icon, and find the Sims 4 folder to create a Mods folder.
  2. Can I transfer Sims 4 data from console to PC?: No, the game and packs are platform-specific and cannot be transferred.
  3. When did Sims 5 release?: The Sims 5, also known as Project Rene, is still in development, and there is no release date yet, but it’s expected to be released around 2025.

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