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Sims 4 Won’t Load Household: 5 Quick Ways to Fix It
Try these easy solutions if Sims 4 won’t load the household
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Launching the Sims app on your PC may not encounter problems until you attempt to load your household. Some of our readers complain that Sims 4 won’t load the household and its items when they want to. Also, they encounter issues with themods not working on Sims 4.
Why is my household not loading on Sims 4?
Households not loading on Sims 4 is caused by corrupted game saves. The saved data collected by the app could impede the game. Other likely causes are:
These are other causes of the problem, which can be fixed by troubleshooting some components on your PC.
What can I do if Sims 4 won’t load the household?
Before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting, go through the following checks:
If you can’t fix the issue after the checks, proceed with the steps below.
1. Remove the corrupted game files
Since corrupted game files are often responsible for the error, identifying and removing them should solve the Sims 4 if it won’t load the household.
2. Repair the game
Some players have confirmed that repairing the game can fix the household not loading issue. You can also apply this fix for theSims 4 error code 3.
3. Remove the mods
By removing the corrupted mod files, you should gain access to the household on the Sims 4.
4. Update the game
Follow the above steps to ensure you’re playing the most updated Sims 4 version. If theSims 4 fails to update, check out the various fixes to solve the problem.
5. Update your graphics drivers
Updating graphics drivers will help it process graphics performance on your game smoothly. Check our guide on how toupdate drivers on Windows 11and other methods to use.
How do I clear my Sims cache?
Does wiping cache delete data?
No, a cache comprises temporary files and does not represent any critical data in an application or game. So, even when you wipe the cache, your data is not deleted. Though you may have to re-login or see some other minor changes, the data per se remains safe.
Besides, it’s recommended that you regularly clear the cache for improved performance and to get rid of trivial.
Also, you can read this guide if you want to learnhow to install Sims 4 modson Windows and Mac.
Do not hesitate to use the comments section if you have any suggestions.
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
