The fans of the series waited a very long time for the release of “Sims-4”, since, in principle, this part should not have appeared. The developers said that on the third episode everything will end, they only released a part about 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 a 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, of course, will also be paid, and their prices will, of course, be very high. If in the previous versions of “Sims” you could play without installing add-ons - they were already beautiful, but with new content they became even better, then the fourth episode in its pure form is simply unplayable. Everything that the second and third parts earned incredible fame and won the crowds of fans was removed from the game, and all the innovations were either useless or even destructive. But even this you may not see, since the game is also buggy. If you do not start Sims 4, then do not get discouraged ahead of time - this is a common situation. And she has several solutions, so try to resort to them first.
Update graphics card drivers
As in most modern games, the new "Sims" significantly increased the demands on the video card. And if you do not start Sims 4, then this may be the problem. Most often, this issue is resolved by updating drivers - everyone can do this, since the process is extremely simple. You just need to go into the settings of your video card and select the appropriate item. In this case, there should be an active Internet connection, since it is there that the program will look for new drivers. Of course, you can do all this manually as well: go to the website of your card manufacturer, 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 start Sims 4, then you need to try other methods.
DirectX distribution
Another problem associated with the image is the outdated version of the distribution. Before installing each game, you are invited to update DirectX, but if you are not running Sims 4, then most likely you downloaded the pirated version, which is not equipped with the necessary additional software. Therefore, you need to independently download a file from the DirectX website that will search for uninstalled components on the network. And if he finds such components, he will immediately install them, which will allow you to launch the game you need, in this case, Sims-4. You should also check which version of DirectX is supported by your graphics card. New Sims require support for the eleventh version, and some old cards were created before it even appeared. And, of course, they were not adapted for it. These are a couple of main reasons why Sims 4 does not start, but there are others, so if these solutions did not help you, then you still have a chance to fix it.
Optimization Issues
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 start the Sims 4 game or any other. But here they are solely to blame, since additional software is not just offered to be installed immediately after the appearance of the game on the computer. Programs such as Microsoft Visual C ++ help optimize the game and make it easier to run on your computer. Often, without this software, some projects do not start at all, so now such a distribution should be considered mandatory - you should not refuse to install it in any case. And if you do not start Sims 4 - an error pops up on your monitor instead of the game window - check for all the game software on your machine, because without it you can have serious problems.
File shortage
Sometimes it happens that the game may not work due to the absence of any important file. But here it is important which version of the game you have installed and does not start. Sims 4- "pirate" is a rather dubious decision, since with it you will have a lot of fuss anyway. The easiest way is to immediately buy a licensed version for yourself - this applies not only to the Sims, but also to any game. But if you still don’t want to spend money and download the "pirate", then turn off 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 bypassing the security system and copy protection. In most cases, an anti-virus takes this file for a virus and quarantines it. Naturally, after this the game will not start, so you need to add this particular file to the exclusion list of your antivirus, and then the game should work when you activate launcher. Sims 4 not starting even like that? Then comes the most unpleasant moment for those who do not like licenses.
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 yourself are not the cause of it (as, for example, in the paragraph on additional software). But if you take a pirate repack, then here you yourself subscribe to a lot of problems. There is a possibility that the first time you do not even download the version that will work. And you have to download one more, and maybe one more, just to try to run it. And no one guarantees that after that you will not have in-game problems. Therefore, the best recommendation is to buy the game on disk or through Origin, a special platform for electronic distribution of EA games. Sims 4 Origin not starting? Write to tech support, where they will quickly explain everything to you and guide you through all possible tests and solutions until the game works for you. Naturally, no one will help the pirates.
Problems with windows 8
Another problem that is peculiar only to pirated versions is their incompatibility with the eighth edition of Windows. This operating system has a built-in antivirus that can block important components of the game, since it is also a firewall right away. This is solved simply - with full access to the computer’s resources, then the antivirus will not touch the Sims and they will be able to work normally.
Installation issues
So, the main causes and solutions to the 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’t even reach the problems that await you at the launch stage. What can these difficulties be connected with? First of all, the reason may be the amount of free space on your hard drive. If there is too little of it, then the game will simply not be installed - you will immediately be told that there is not enough free space on the disk. Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the installer must reserve a certain amount of disk space for backups, and this may not be reflected in the installer window. You yourself need to analyze the situation and leave so much disk space that is enough for both the main files and the backup ones. 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.
Brake problems
Naturally, the most unpleasant thing that can happen is to successfully solve the problems with installing and starting the game, and then encounter strong brakes that prevent you from enjoying the gameplay. Everything is solved pretty quickly here - you need to check the configuration of your computer in comparison with the system requirements set by the developer. If your configuration does not reach the recommended requirements and meets only the minimum requirements, lower the graphic settings. Also disable third-party programs, as they can use the RAM that the game needs to function.