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Sims 4 Lagging on PC: 4 Quick Fixes to Get Things Running
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Sims 4 is one of the mostaddictive and challenging games, but sometimes is affected by a series of problems that can affect the gaming experience. Lagging in The Sims 4 is one such problem.
While some experienced the problem after updating the game, for others, it appeared out of the blue complicating things further. Fret not! We are here to help.
Why is my Sims 4 lagging all of a sudden?
Here are a few reasons The Sims 4 is lagging in Windows:
How can I fix Sims 4 lagging?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none of these work, head to the solutions listed next.
1. Update the graphics drivers
An outdated, corrupt, or incorrect graphics driver is likely to wreak havoc and lead tolagging when playing games. Besides, it would affect the functioning of the other apps as well.
So, it’s recommended that you regularlyupdate the graphics driverin case Windows doesn’t do it automatically.
To ease the updating process, we recommend you try automatic software like Outbyte to locate the latest updates for all your outdated or missing drivers from its massive vault.
⇒Get Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Repair the game
If there were issues with the game files or a few were missing, which led to lagging in The Sims 4, things should now be up and running like before.
3. Set the game priority to high
4. Disable Origin In-Game
Also, do check some easy ways toboost gaming performance in Windows.
Use the comments section below to post any queries or share another solution that may have worked for you.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
