I am having a simalar issue but instead of the game deleting my save files it is corrupting them into saying they were saved with a newer version of the game then i have installed, so i cant use them. It doesn't seem to help. To revert the most time and progress within this save, choose the file with .save.ver4. Look for a Process called Origin, right-click it and select End Task. This article has been viewed 514,198 times. Not sure what they are or where you are looking but the localthumbcache.package is directly in your The Sims 4 folder. The .jpg files as well as the .dat that you find in the cache folder are safe to delete. there is no any .cache. But I do know that the lotcachedata folder has nothing to do with saved houses/lots or families/households. Deleting cache files is one way to fix a lot of problems. - last edited i got my game back worth 3 generations! Go to your Holding folder (the old TS3 folder) take the Downloads folder from there and paste it in your New The Sims 3 folder (close the launcher first). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, apologies for the previous reply, I do not stand by that statement, I left this tab open in and my friend decided to take it upon herself to be disrespectful and write utter rubbish, again apologies xx, Accidentally deleted Sims 4 game in main menu. 0% of 0 players found this article helpful. When we need/want to save our Sims 4 folder, we usually just copy/paste it to our backup drive. Select the house your Sim lives in. Gameplay Ideas for Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle, Updated As a small thank you, wed like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Start up your launcher- it's a whole new, empty game. Never alter game files while the game is running. I was clearing my cache folders and accidentally deleted the lotcacheddata folder. Hiya! The game will create a new save game each time you use Save As to save your game. You can write down that file name and then delete the corresponding file from Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves. Yes, the spotlight.package is safe to delete. Please read the rules and Guidelines:https://answers.ea.com/t5/help/faqpage. This worked for me and I am now able to save and play them again later. If It Still Won't Work Check Crinrict's Blog for info on Clearing Origin Cache and follow her instructions carefully. How to Cheat in Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/44\/Delete-Sims-Step-1-Version-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Delete-Sims-Step-1-Version-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/44\/Delete-Sims-Step-1-Version-6.jpg\/aid646840-v4-728px-Delete-Sims-Step-1-Version-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"