Will I lose my Sims 4 expansion packs if I uninstall?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs.
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Will I lose my CC if I uninstall Sims 4?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content.
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Will uninstalling Sims 4 delete saves?

Your saves/mods etc are stored in the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts. Uninstalling the game shouldn't remove these but always back up just in case.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 expansion packs?

Open your Library and click on The Sims 4. Click Add-ons to see which packs you currently own. If you own a pack and it hasn't automatically installed, click the Download icon. After the installation is complete, you'll see your new content in-game the next time you launch The Sims 4.
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What does uninstalling Sims 4 do?

To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”. This also removes any additional add-ons and game packs you may have purchased for your game. Uninstalling the game this way should not delete any of your game files, however, Crinrict suggests backing up your Sims 4 Folder.
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Will I lose all my Sims 4 packs if I uninstall the game?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs.
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Is there a way to uninstall Sims 4 expansion packs?

- Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen. - Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs. Right click the expansion you want to uninstall and choose uninstall. You might want to look in to an external drive for The Sims 4.
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How do I get all my packs back on Sims 4?

Try uninstalling your whole sims 4 game and then reinstall. if they still aren't showing up, if you're on PC, you can click Sims 4 and 'repair' which can fix any missing bug fixes or packs that got lost.
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Do I have to rebuy Sims 4 expansion packs?

Buying on Steam just adds another layer of DRM. -If you previously purchased through Origin, you will need to redownload any DLC, even if you already had it installed. -Your DLC carries over, the base game does not, which means you'll have to purchase the base game again.
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What happened to my Sims expansion packs?

Please check your game library for the missing packs. If they show up as unowned, i.e. you're being asked to buy them again, check the inbox of the email address you're using to sign in to see whether it contains any receipts for EA purchases. If you don't find any, check your other email accounts as well.
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How do I uninstall Sims without losing data?

Find your saved games folder--it's generally in Documents, in a folder called Electronic Arts or EA Games. Copy the saved games elsewhere while you uninstall and reinstall your game, then copy them back into the folder afterward.
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Will I lose my Sims if I uninstall Origin?

No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves.
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Will resetting Sims 4 delete everything?

Start the game (All your save games will be gone, your options will be reset to factory settings and all your custom content will be gone. Not to worry, it's all still there in that backup folder).
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Is it illegal to have CC in Sims 4?

People make all kinds of mods into the game and is EA would condone mods they'd propably have to keep an eye on what kind of mods are actually being made. CC is allowed, but it's not super common for other game developers either to actively support and advocate mods made by the community.
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Can too much CC break Sims 4?

Again, there is no limit, some users have thousands of CC items installed without issue, so long as the CC is compatible with the current patch level and doesn't cause any confliction with other CC.
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Does Sims 4 CC take up a lot of space?

Custom content takes up A LOT of space, and the base game takes up around 600-700 mb/ So when you dowloaded all those mods you then ran out of the 5mb of storage space that you had.
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Is Sims 4 worth it without expansions?

For instance, the 'Seasons' expansion will add the 4 seasons to the game, plus a bunch of items and interactions that make use of the seasons, and even a couple of new careers. Each expansion has it's own features and items it adds to the base game... but nothing that is essential to playing the core game.
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Can you reuse Sims expansion packs?

@FireDemon489 Packs are not transferrable between one account and another. Sometimes you can merge two accounts, but not always. Packs also do not transfer between PC/Mac and console, even on the same account.
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Can you play Sims 4 without expansion packs?

Luckily, you don't need to start big. The base game for The Sims 4 is completely free, and although you might feel like you're missing out on all the added fun of the expansion packs, there's still plenty to enjoy in the base game alone.
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Why did EA delete my Sims 4 packs?

Hey @scarxletxrose it's most likely the case that you have multiple EA accounts and are logged into a secondary account. The best thing to do is log out of your Origin account and then on the sign-in page hit forgot password and enter any email accounts that you may have.
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How do I reinstall Sims expansion pack?

- Hover over your 'The Sims 4'. You'll see a little screen come up with an 'i' and a 'play/download/install' button. - Click on the 'i', you'll be taken to a different screen. - Scroll a bit down and there you'll see all your expansions, game packs and stuff packs.
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How do I redownload Sims 4 expansion packs on Origin?

If so, and you are logged into the Origin account you purchased them through, click on your Games Library in Origin, then The Sims 4, find the packs in the drop down menu below the game art and click download.
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How do I uninstall Sims 4 without losing data?

Just back up the user folder, as in, the Sims 4 folder in Documents > Electronic Arts. This folder shouldn't be deleted during the uninstall process, but it does happen sometimes.
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Why are my Sims 4 packs not showing up in the game?

The packs you downloaded in Origin may still not be visible when you're playing offline. Close Origin, and refresh your computer. Then launch your game client again, and go back online. Launch The Sims 4.
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What does repairing Sims 4 do?

Repairing your game simply revalidates all the files that you downloaded from EA, and replaces any that returned unexpected values during the check. Typically the issues we see with repairing are related to Mods/CC you may have installed.
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