it says Application not found every time i try to run my game

[MuD]

every time I run my game it says "Application not found" I've checked the game properties and file and it says its all good so idk what to do

[larry_roberts]

Found this (and there are others on the internet):
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/3768983413515751195/

[larry_roberts]

Here is some help I have collected (hope it will be of some help to someone):

To clear cache in Sims 4, you need to123:

Go to Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/ on your PC or Mac.
Delete the localthumbscache.package file from this folder.
Enter the cache folder and delete all files that end in .cache, .jpeg, or .dat, but do not delete the folder itself.
Go back to the Sims 4 folder and enter the cachestr folder. Delete all files inside this folder.



https://www.getdroidtips.com/fix-the-sims-4-save-not-loading/#:~:text=To%20do%20that%3A%201%20Open%20the%20Origin%20client,not%20loading%20issue%20has%20been%20fixed%20or%20not.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/3843305689142253517/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/3828666806668477369/

https://bestgamingtips.com/fix-link2ea-error/

https://help.ea.com/en/help/pc/link-ea-and-steam/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/3828665650634829307/


https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/3780246249200269220/

https://appuals.com/ea-desktop-app-wont-launch/#:~:text=Run%20EA%20App%20as%20an%20Administrator%201%20Go,7%20You%20can%20launch%20the%20EA%20App%20again.

https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222670/discussions/0/6492543723424623336/


https://help.ea.com/en-gb/help/account/im-locked-out-of-my-ea-account/


https://help.ea.com/en/help/ea/ea-app/download-install-update-ea-app/


https://windowsreport.com/sims-4-wont-start-fix/#:~:text=How%20do%20I%20fix%20Sims%204%20when%20it,...%206%206.%20Reset%20your%20user%20files%20

https://downdetector.com/status/the-sims-4/

https://bestgamingtips.com/fix-sims-4-expansion-packs-not-showing-up-in-game/


You can launch the EA App, click on the 3 lines top left hand corner and repair app or get help

If you right click on Sims 4 in EA app you can manage and repair (this is a slow process)

If you right click on Sims 4 in steam library, then properties, then local files you can verify files to repair

bigjoe2791:
to everyone who have a game that dont start
i did fix my game in this way

1 right click on EA app - pick open fileplace
so that you get down in where the app is
2 find the EA app updater - and run it
wait for it to finish
then it will open on your sceen - login in again
when you have done that - close it
3 start the sims 4 from the sims 4 icon on your sceen

this is what i did to make my sims 4 working again
and it did work for me
i can only hope it works for all that have the same problem
good luck to everyone that try it the same way

[Jack Schitt]

Have you moved the game's installation folder?
If you have moved the game's folder, or even if you haven't check this anyway:

1. At the very top of the Steam Client window click on Steam > Settings > Downloads and then press the "Steam Library Folders" button.

2. At the top of the window that opens there's a little, round, white, plus sign. Click on the plus sign and then navigate to where your SteamLibrary folder is and apply / ok / submit to set your SteamLibrary folder to the correct directory.

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If you have not moved the installation folder I suspect your shortcuts do not have the correct target address.
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1. Are you using a desktop shortcut? Don't use a Desktop shortcut. Use the link directly from your Steam Library; either the big, green, "PLAY" button in Large mode or double-click on the game in small mode.

2. If #1 above fails:
- On Windows press WinKey+R simultaneously and type the following in the text field then hit the enter key. Give it a few (5 or 10) minutes for the game to launch the game. It should be but it may not be quick

steam://rungameid/1222670

- On a Mac press the Command Key and Spacebar simultaneously and do the same as above.

steam://rungameid/1222670 is what a shortcut target field should have as the address command, it's how shortcuts launch the games. The given address in these suggestions is the correct address to use to launch The Sims 4.

[Jack Schitt]

Translated to lazy (Generation Z) format:
dont use dktop btn use Play btn in libry

[76561199241285619]

Originally posted by Jack Schitt:

Have you moved the game's installation folder?
If you have moved the game's folder, or even if you haven't check this anyway:

1. At the very top of the Steam Client window click on Steam > Settings > Downloads and then press the "Steam Library Folders" button.

2. At the top of the window that opens there's a little, round, white, plus sign. Click on the plus sign and then navigate to where your SteamLibrary folder is and apply / ok / submit to set your SteamLibrary folder to the correct directory.

---------------------------------------------
If you have not moved the installation folder I suspect your shortcuts do not have the correct target address.
---------------------------------------------

1. Are you using a desktop shortcut? Don't use a Desktop shortcut. Use the link directly from your Steam Library; either the big, green, "PLAY" button in Large mode or double-click on the game in small mode.

2. If #1 above fails:
- On Windows press WinKey+R simultaneously and type the following in the text field then hit the enter key. Give it a few (5 or 10) minutes for the game to launch the game. It should be but it may not be quick

steam://rungameid/1222670

- On a Mac press the Command Key and Spacebar simultaneously and do the same as above.

steam://rungameid/1222670 is what a shortcut target field should have as the address command, it's how shortcuts launch the games. The given address in these suggestions is the correct address to use to launch The Sims 4.

there is no "steam library folders " button

[Jack Schitt]

The Storage Manager window (same thing the Steam Library Folders button opened in the old UI) is under Steam > Settings > Storage in the new UI.

[Xeriath]

This is now a stupid question (+ a stupid solution because it should be unnecessary), but have you tried to uninstall the whole game + EA APP and to install again on Steam?

As long you don’t touch, you’re the Sims 4 folder in C:\Users\<YourUser>\Documents\Electronic Arts your saves/mods are save.

[dysecting]

hi im super late but for anyone finding this post, you can actually repair the game files through steam

click the settings gear right across from the play button

click "Properties" and in the new window click "Installed Files"

on the bottom it says "Verify this game's files are installed correctly"

click "Verify integrity of files"

if you're only missing the launch files it shouldn't take anymore than two minutes, and is only a twenty MB fix so you can be back in the game in less than 5 minutes :)