general | April 25, 2026

How do I back up my Sims 2 game?

Simply save your game using the “Save” option. The game will automatically create a backup of your save in the state before you saved the game, which will be located in your “Saves” folder with the “. backup” suffix. Right-click on the backup folder and select “Cut”.

How do I start a new game on Sims 2?

I think the easiest way is to just delete your \My Documents\EA GAMES\The Sims 2 folder. The game will then automatically reset/regenerate it the next time you start.

Can you transfer Sims 2 to another computer?

Transferring Sims 2 Files Navigate to the folder where the Sims 2 game files are stored on your new computer. They’re in the same location as on your old computer, under My Documents and EA Games. Right click on “The Sims 2” and select “Copy.” Paste the backed-up files into the “EA Games” folder on your new computer.

Will uninstalling Origin delete my games?

The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. Actually reinstalling the Origin won’t affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.

How do you reset Sims 2 neighborhoods?

Resetting just the neighborhoods

  1. Navigate to your C:\Users\\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Neighborhoods folder.
  2. Find the neighborhoods you want to reset.
  3. Find the folder of the neighborhood you want to reset and delete it.
  4. Now go to the C:\Program Files\EA GAMES folder.

Where did my Sims saves go?

If you know about backing up and just wonder where saves are stored, they’re in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves. Mods/CC are located in the Sims 4/Mods directory, and Sims, Lots, and Rooms you’ve made are stored in the Tray folder. There are also Recorded Videos and Screenshots folders here.

Why is Origin online not available?

The wrong date or time can cause the “online login is currently unavailable” error. You should check the date and time on your computer. Check Synchronize with an Internet time server, then click Update now.