Do not start Sims 4: how to fix it?

Exit "Sims-4" fans of the series waited a very long time, since, in principle, this part should not have appeared. The developers said that the third episode will end, they just released some of the Middle Ages as a kind of offshoot, a departure from the canons of the genre. However, the success of the series was so high that the developers could not resist and released the sequel. Naturally, this was done in pursuit of profit, which became even more obvious when the game appeared on the shelves. The project was almost a bare base for subsequent additions, which, naturally, will also be paid, and the prices for them will, of course, be very high. If in previous versions of "Sims" you could play without installing add-ons - they were already perfect, but with new content getting even better, then the fourth episode in its pure form is simply unplayable. Everything, than the second and third parts deserved incredible fame and won crowds of fans, was removed from the game, and all innovations were either useless, or generally disastrous. But even this you can not see, because the game is also buggy. If you do not run the Sims 4, do not worry too early - this is a common situation. And she has several solutions, so try to resort to them first.

Updating video card drivers

As in most modern games, the new "Sims" significantly increased the demands on the video card. And if you do not run Sims 4, then the problem can be this. Most often this issue is solved by updating the drivers - everyone can do this, because the process is extremely simple. You just need to go into the settings of your video card and select the appropriate item. At the same time, there must be an active connection to the Internet, since it is there that the program will look for new drivers. Of course, you can do all this manually: go to the manufacturer's website of your card, find the model you need, download the file and install the driver yourself. After that you can try to turn on the game. If you still do not run Sims 4, then you need to try other methods.

DirectX distribution

Another problem with the image is the outdated version of the distribution. Before installing each game, you are encouraged to upgrade DirectX, but if you do not run Sims 4, then most likely you have downloaded a pirated version that does not have the necessary additional software. Therefore, you need to download a file from DirectX which will search for uninstalled components on the network. And if he finds such components, he will immediately install them, which will allow you to run the game you need, in this case - "Sims-4". Also you should check which version of DirectX is supported by your video card. The new "Sims" require support for the eleventh version, and some older maps were created before it even appeared. And, naturally, they were not adapted to it. This is a couple of main reasons why the Sims 4 does not start, but there are others, so if you do not get these solutions, then you still have a chance to fix it.

Problems with optimization

Very often people refuse to install the supporting software that they are offered during the installation of the game. And then they write that they do not run the game Sims 4 or some other. But here they are exclusively to blame, since additional software is not just offered to install right after the game appears on the computer. Programs such as Microsoft Visual C ++ help to optimize the game and make it run on the computer much easier. Often without this software, some projects do not start at all, so now such a distribution should be considered mandatory - to refuse to install it is not necessary in any case. And if you do not run Sims 4 - the error pops up on your monitor instead of the game window - check the availability of all the game software on your machine, because without it you can have serious problems.

Lack of the required file

Sometimes it happens that the game can not work because of the absence of any important file. But here it is important which version of the game you have installed and does not run. Sims 4- "piratka" - this is a rather dubious decision, because with it you in any case will be a lot of fuss. The easiest way is to buy a license version right away - this applies not only to "Sims", but to any game. But if you still do not want to spend money and download the "pirate", then disable the antivirus before starting the installation process. The fact is that each "pirate" is equipped with a file responsible for the fact that the game will work around the security system and copy protection. Antivirus, in most cases, takes this file for a virus and places it in quarantine. Naturally, after that the game will not run, so you need to add this file to the list of exceptions to your antivirus, and then the game should be earned when you activate the launcher. Sims 4 does not start even like this? Then comes not the most pleasant moment for those who do not like the license.

Finding a working version

If you buy a licensed version of "Sims" and run it, then with 99% probability you will not have any error, only if you are not its cause (as, for example, in the item about additional software). But if you take a pirate repack, then here you subscribe to a lot of problems. There is a chance that you will not even download the version that will work from the first. And you have to download one more, and maybe one more, just to try to run it. And no one guarantees that after this you will not have in-game problems. Therefore, the best recommendation is to buy a game on disk or via Origin, a special platform for the electronic distribution of EA games. Sims 4 Origin does not start? Write to technical support, where everyone will quickly explain and guide you through all possible tests and decisions, until the game does not work for you. Pirates, of course, no one will help.

Problems with Windows 8

Another problem that is peculiar only for pirated versions is their incompatibility with the eighth edition of Windows. This operating system has a built-in antivirus, which can block important components of the game, since it represents immediately and the firewall. It is solved simply - full access of the game to computer resources, then the antivirus will not touch the "Sims", and they will be able to work normally.

Installation issues

So, the main reasons and solutions to problems with launching the game have already been considered, but there are other difficulties as well. For example, the game may not be installed at all, that is, you can not even get to the problems that await you at the launch stage. With what these difficulties can be connected? First of all, the reason may be the amount of free space on your hard drive. If it is too small, the game will simply not be installed - you will immediately be told that there is not enough free space on the disk. Moreover, you need to take into account that the installer must reserve a certain amount of disk space for backups, and this may not be reflected in the installer's window. You need to analyze the situation yourself and leave as much disk space as you need for both the main files and the backup files. Also, the problem may be the incompatibility of the operating system, so you need to check which OS is installed on your computer - it may be too old to support such a new game.

Problems with brakes

Naturally, the most unpleasant thing that can happen is to successfully solve the problems with installing and running the game, and then encounter strong brakes that do not allow you to enjoy the gameplay. Here everything is solved quite quickly - you need to check the configuration of your computer in comparison with the system requirements set by the developer. If your configuration does not meet the recommended requirements and only meets the minimum requirements, lower the graphics settings. Also, disable third-party programs, since they can use the RAM that the game needs to operate.