SIMS 4 Will Not Launch (New Issue)

[cnwa8708]

SIMS 4 will not launch. This is a new issue (the game has worked properly previously). I get an error when launching "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app, or if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page". Can anyone assist?

[cnwa8708]

Originally posted by nullable:

The SIMS 4 forums might be better suited for a game specific issue.

What have you tried so far to resolve it?

I'll post there, thank you! I have uninstalled both Steam and The Sims 4, as well as other actions recommended on the Microsoft page. I've also updated Windows and restarted the computer.

[Boxy Gecko]

I am having same issue

[rawWwRrr]

Originally posted by Boxy Gecko:

I am having same issue

Same answer applies:

Originally posted by nullable:

The SIMS 4 forums might be better suited for a game specific issue.

[pixlz]

dont have the game lol sorry

[HaloFan97]

I am having this issue omg it was working before but it started doing that after I got home from a restaurant and I tried restarting the pc, uninstalling the app, and looking into the files but nothing worked omg i also need help

[Pscht]

Originally posted by nullable:

The SIMS 4 forums might be better suited for a game specific issue.

Seriously, is that some kind of comedy routine at this point?

[CrimsonHarley06]

If anyone still has this issue I found that I had to “Repair” EA Games. Or you can Uninstall and reinstall. That worked for me.

[76561199188194847]

I am having the same issue I can’t find a solution.”

[miamew3]

Originally posted by sourpatvh:

I am having the same issue I can’t find a solution.”

Open your task manager and find EA App, right click on it and 'End Task'

Then try restarting Sims 4 again