Sims 4 bug: Origin is not currently running - you can do that

If you get a message after the start of "The Sims 4" that Origin is not currently running, there can be several reasons. We will show you how to solve the most common problems.

Sims 4: Origin is not currently running

• If you haven't played Sims 4 for a while, a patch can fix the problem. We will show you how to update Sims 4 in another practical tip.
• If that doesn't help, uninstall Origin. Your games and scores are preserved. Then download the latest version of Origin and reinstall the program.

Origin is not currently running - Sims 4 error

• Open the file path "C: \ Program Files \ EAGames \ TheSims4", here you will find the EXE file to start the game. Right-click on the file and select the "Start as administrator" option.
• If that doesn't work either, select "Properties" instead of "Start as administrator". Go to the "Compatibility" tab above and activate the "Run program in compatibility mode for" option. Decide on a not too old version of Windows and try again.
• As a last option, you can check the settings in your firewall. TCP port 3216 must be open. In the next practical tip, we will show you how to open ports in the firewall.

Read also how to save your scores from Origin externally.