Sims 4 - Game Startup Initialization Error

[crinrict]

@Mvard I merged your post with the main thread on the error.

Have you tried repairing/reinstalling the VC++ Redistributables as well ?

[Vinvinvinutha]

same prob from last4 months. i could nt play 

[Andreeabold]

@crinrict same problem here

[Louinom]

I had the same problem, I tried so many things, spent 2 hours talking to support when I decided it was best just to wipe my pc. Game works perfectly now. It's a shame it took that for it to work but that is my only solution to fix this issue.

[Glowbug611]

Hello! I am also having this issue! I just got a new PC laptop, and I believe I have windows 10 or 11. Downloaded Sims 4 on EA and this message pops up with a bunch of mandarin! Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it?

[puzzlezaddict]

@Glowbug611  Please try the suggestions here:

https://sims4.crinrict.com/eng/2014/09/unable-to-start-initialization-error-at-startup/

If you're using the EA Desktop App, you can also try using Origin instead.

[Aledreon]

@Glowbug611 My solution is install your The Sims 4 in your Program Files folder, don't confuse it with Program Files (X86). The path should be C:/Program Files/The Sims 4.

[k2u21vxe5ct0]

@berna013 thanks , it working !!!!!!!!!