How to Fix The Sims 4 PC Crashes, Lag, Sound, Mouse issue, Black Screen error, Launch issue and more

Its been a while now that The Sims 4 has been released on PC and now slowly and steadily players have started facing various issues. If you are one of the many gamers facing these issues, go through the solutions in this guide and tell us in the comment section if you are facing any more issues related to The Sims 4.

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How to Fix The Sims 4 crash Issue

Check if your system meet the following minimum system requirements:

  • Intel CPU: Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8GHz
  • AMD CPU: Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+
  • Nvidia GPU: GeForce 6600 GT
  • AMD GPU: Radeon X1300 256MB
  • RAM: 2 GB 
  • OS: Windown Xp 32
  • Direct X: Direct X9
  • HDD Space: 9 GB

How to Fix The Sims 4 Lag issues

You are likely to face lags in The Sims 4, if you are playing on your Laptop. You need to use lower graphic settings for Laptop. To enable Laptop mode, go to "…" icon > Game Options > Laptop Mode.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Launch issues

Check for issues with the game files, download any missing redistributables like vcredist_x64, DirectX and vcredist_x86. You will find them in the Installer folder of installation directory for The Sims 4.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Sound Issues

The very first thing to do is update your drivers related to sound. Then check for a proper installation of the hardware, your audio devices etc. Lastly set the sound to audible levels.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Mouse issues

Try and get out of the windowed mode, this should work. Check for driver updates to be on a safer side.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Saving bug

You need to check for issues with Origin. Do not forget to login to Origin. If the issue persists, reinstall Origin after uninstalling it.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Download or installation issue

Check if the firewall is blocking Origin, if so create an exception. Also disable proxy settings, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings. Now uncheck Proxy Server.

How to Fix The Sims 4 Black Screen or Llama Face bug

These bugs are completely related to Origin, if you are getting these issues uninstall Origin, shut down your PC. Start it again and reinstall Origin for the game to run smoothly.