Sims 4: Incorrect Command Syntax on External Drive Installation

Sims 4: Incorrect Command Syntax when External Drive Installation

If you recently encountered a corrupted external drive while trying to install or play The Sims 4, and you've obtained a new drive to try again, you might still face issues with incorrect command syntax. This article will guide you through the process of properly installing The Sims 4 from an external drive, ensuring that your mods continue to function without interruption.

Preparing your External Drive

Before installing The Sims 4 on your new external drive, you need to format it correctly. Follow these steps:

1. Connect the external drive to your computer.
2. Open "This PC" or "My Computer" and locate the drive.
3. Right-click on the drive and select "Format..."
4. Choose the file system as "NTFS" and ensure that "Quick Format" is checked.
5. Click "Start" to format the drive. This process will erase all data on the drive, so make sure you have backed up any important files.

Installing The Sims 4

Now that your external drive is ready, follow these steps to install The Sims 4:

1. Download the latest version of The Sims 4 from the official EA website.
2. Locate the downloaded file and right-click on it.
3. Select "Extract All..." and choose your new external drive as the destination.
4. Once the extraction is complete, open the "The Sims 4" folder and locate the "Game" folder.
5. Copy the "Game" folder and paste it into the "Electronic Arts" folder on your external drive.
6. Ensure that the path to The Sims 4 installation is as follows: <External Drive>\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Game.

Setting up The Sims 4 in Origin

After installing The Sims 4 on your external drive, you need to let Origin know where to find the game. Follow these steps:

1. Open Origin and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "My Game Library" and find The Sims 4 in the list.
3. Right-click on The Sims 4 and select "Game Properties..."
4. Under the "Advanced Launch Options" tab, click on "Add" next to "Command line arguments."
5. Enter the following: "-origin:/LocalContent/57531" (without the quotes) and click "Save."
6. Launch The Sims 4 through Origin.

Making sure your Mods work

To ensure your mods continue to function correctly, follow these steps:

1. Locate your "The Sims 4" folder on your computer's hard drive (not the external drive).
2. Find the "Mods" folder and copy it.
3. Paste the "Mods" folder into the "The Sims 4" folder on your external drive.
4. Launch The Sims 4 and check if your mods are working correctly.

• Format your new external drive as NTFS.
• Install The Sims 4 on the external drive and ensure the correct path.
• Configure Origin to find The Sims 4 on the external drive.
• Transfer your mods to the external drive and test them.

References

• Type: Online Resource

  Title: How to Install The Sims 4 on an External Drive

  URL: https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/installation/external-drive.php

• Type: Online Resource

  Title: How to Install Mods in The Sims 4

  URL: https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gameplay/mods.php