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Clear Sims 4 Cache: Fix Lags, Errors & Slow Loading (Windows & macOS)

Sometimes The Sims 4 starts acting weird: little bugs pop up, thumbnails don't display right, and loading times get a bit longer than usual. These are all pretty normal signs that it's time to clear your game cache. Deleting temporary files is a good habit for any player – it helps keep things tidy and makes everything run a little smoother. Let's figure out together what cache is, why you need to clear it, and how to do it properly and safely.

What is cache and where does it come from?

In The Sims 4, cache means temporary files and folders that the game creates to speed up loading, store thumbnails, save mod info, log errors, and handle various in-game processes.

Every time you start or play the game, it generates or updates some of these files. Cache is there so the game “remembers” which thumbnails and objects you’ve used lately, finds things quickly, and saves certain settings and operational data.

The cache includes:

— Images (thumbnails) of Sims, lots, and objects;

— Temporary settings and launch data;

— Working data from mods and scripts;

— Logs about errors, crashes, memory limit overflows, etc.

Why do you need to clear the cache?

If you don’t clear the cache regularly, it builds up old or corrupted data – which can lead to all sorts of problems:

Lags and long loading times because of excess or broken files;

Errors and crashes, especially after removing or updating mods or the game itself;

Wrong thumbnails showing: for example, an item is deleted but its thumbnail is still there;

Mod and script bugs due to leftover data;

Endless loading screens, crashes, or even corrupted saves;

Overall drop in performance.

This happens especially often if you use a lot of custom content or actively add/remove mods.

How often should you clear your cache?

1. After every game update.

2. Whenever you make changes to the Mods folder (adding, deleting, or updating mods).

3. If you notice weird bugs, really long loads, crashes, or errors.

How to clear Sims 4 cache (Windows and macOS)

Step 1

Exit the game. Never clear cache while the application is running.

Step 2

Open The Sims 4 folder:

Documents — Electronic Arts — The Sims 4

Step 3

Delete the following files and folders (important – not all of the folders or files listed below will always be in your The Sims 4 folder, and that's totally normal):

General cache

— cache (folder): holds temporary data (mostly image previews from the Gallery); this folder gets filled only while the game is running, so you can safely clear it between sessions

— cachestr (folder): cache for script mods

— onlinethumbnailcache (folder): thumbnails of Gallery items

— avatarcache.package: used mainly to fix Gallery errors on Mac, but can grow quite large

— localsimtexturecache.package: cache of composite sim textures (max size – 100 MB); deleting helps solve character display issues

— localthumbcache.package: thumbnail file; it’s useful to delete this from time to time, and absolutely after adding, deleting or updating mods

— UserData.lock: auxiliary or temporary service files, may pile up

— ReticulatedSplinesView: auxiliary or temporary service files, may pile up

— notify.glob: auxiliary or temporary service files, may pile up

— ConnectionStatus.txt: auxiliary or temporary service files, may pile up

Error logs

— lastCrash.txt (all files)

— lastException.txt (all files)

— lastUIException.txt (all files)

These log crashes and game errors. Most players don’t need these, but if you’re having constant errors you can show them on forums for troubleshooting. Old ones (with numbers) can always be deleted.

Auxiliary folders (delete only if empty)

— ConfigOverride

— Recorded Videos

— Screenshots

Step 4 (optional)

You can take it a step further and clear cache files built up by certain mods:

— BE-ExceptionReport.html (all files)

— BE-UIExceptionReport.html (all files)

— WickedWhimsInfoLog.log / WonderfulWhimsInfoLog.log

Important: Don’t delete the Saves, Tray, or Mods folders – these are your games and custom content.

Step 5

Restart the game. Sims 4 will automatically recreate all the necessary files from scratch. You may need to re-enable mods and CC in the game settings after clearing the cache.

You can make it easier

For players who want to cut down on the routine, there’s an automated solution – a Cleanup Script for Windows by @andirz-mods. This is a special one-click utility that automatically deletes all recommended temporary files and error logs, without touching your mods or save files.

It automates the cleanup, but you’ll need a Patreon subscription to the author for access.

So, to make sure you can always tidy things up quickly on your own (without scripts or third-party programs), keep this guide handy:

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zzzfinds · 7 days ago

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🦋 Dragonfly Set 🦋

Be the cutest fairy of them all with this sparkly, butterfly infused set! 🦋 Inspired by another utterly darling fit in Palia, this set includes a butterfly shaped top with ruffles, an asymmetrical mini skirt and detached sleeves, an arm cuff and belt with gemstone butterflies and a pair of sandals with vine-like straps! ✨

custom thumbnail

clothes: 20 swatches, accessories: 15 swatches

belt is located under the Bracelets, sleeves under the Gloves

base game compatible

edited EA mesh by me

please read and respect my TOU

you can buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi or use my creator code TRILLYKE at checkout for extra support 💙

➤ DOWNLOAD HERE (Patreon, Free)

Public release: 25th July, 2025

✩ CC on previews: Hair #1 / Hair #2 / Hair #3 / Earrings

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zzzfinds · 10 days ago

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺ Dex Hair ༻*ੈ✩‧₊˚

Commission for Jay

(commissions are closed rn)

(for the pink tips pls download the Colour mash)

New mesh

24 EA colours (more colour add on linked below)

Base game compatible

All LODs

Custom thumbnail

Hat chops

Colour Mash Add On Link

TOU

🌸 Download (Free on the 26th)

🌸 Other Downloads

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zzzfinds · 10 days ago

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memento set.

dl | patreon (alt.) | includes choker and ring, fem frame. BGC, hq comp, and low poly. choker can be distorted on larger necks, but elongating the neck usually fixes it.

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zzzfinds · 10 days ago

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MARISIA - MAXIS MATCH HAIRSTYLE

Base game compatible

Female frame only

24 swatches

All LODs

Hat compatible

HQ compatible

Smooth weights

Custom thumbnail

DOWNLOAD FREE:

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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i really like the plantsim hair🌿

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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FAIRY HOME

Download: mega | patreon | boosty

ID helgatishagame

20x20

No CC

Innisgreen

Use bb.moveobjects

▶ add the files to your “Tray” folder

please read and respect my tou

Linktree

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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Soda Pop Hair Collection

Custom thumbnail

Base Game Compatible

Disabled for random

Masculine - Feminine

Hat Compatible, All LODs, All Maps, 24 swatches

Teen-Elder

DOWNLOAD (public release on 08/02)

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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FREE Fairy CC: Mega Collection

We are finally getting fairies!

The expansion pack fairy stuff is awesome, but I wanted to share some of my personal recommendations for people who are excited as I am for fairies and apothecaries :D (This collection is for MM and Maxis Mix, so there will be a few alpha items, but most will be Maxis Match)

USING THIS GUIDE - This guide will be targeted for fairies and apothecaries, but I use most of this CC for everything. Anyone with fantasy sims can benefit from this.

The guide has two sections: Creators and Items. Creators that I believe have a large fantasy-compatible collection will be listed in the first section, and individual items that I found will be sorted in the Items section.

No images in this post have undergone any editing whatsoever. The only things used were NoGlo/NoBlu and Gshade.

FANTASY CREATORS

BellaSims (Tumblr)

Sunflower Jewelry Set, Fairy/Elven Hair, Floral Corset, Bee Makeup, Woodland/Fantasy Horns, Botanical Earrings, Leaf Earrings, Sunflower Crown, Flower Crown

Mushroom Set: Hat, Makeup, Earrings

DanSimsFantasy (TSR)

Butterfly Earrings, Butterfly Shoes, Fairy Skin Details, Forest Antlers, Leaf Crown, Aquarius Necklace, Aquarius Crown, Fairy Lights Jar, Floral Arm Wrap, Floral Antlers, Rose Outfit, Nymph Outfit

Apothecary Accessories: Set 1, Set 2, Set 3, Apothecary Bag

Hamadryad Set: Outfit, Arm Wraps, Eyes, Tattoos, Hair Accessary

Jaru-Sims (TSR)

Shimmering Bodysuit, Fantasy Pattern Dress, Sparkly Backless Dress, Flower Bodysuit, Sparkly Bodysuit, Vine Floral Outfit

Simandy (Patreon)

I recommend all of their hairs, honestly. Easily in my top 3 creators for hair, but especially fantasy hair. They have options for bulk download as well.

Simsonico (Patreon)

Blue Elfin, Fairy Outfit, Sweet Pink Floral Outfit, Forest Queen Outfit, Short Dress Outfit, Assassin Fairy, Pink Gown, Floral Ballet Dress 1, Floral Ballet Dress 2, Mermaid Gear, Floral Fairy Outfit

Pyxis (Tumblr)

Plantsim Details, Fairy Details, Skin Tones, Colorful Scalera Overlays

Marsmerizing (Patreon)

Nymph Outfit Set, Nymph Accessories, Mystika Set, Majestique Set, Monarch Set

Saturn Galore (Patreon)

Kipetaka Braids, Como Las Orquideas Locs, Akua Locs

Moriel (Tumblr)

Shiva outfit, Fantasy Skin Details, Fairy Set, Venus Fairy Set, BG3 Underwear Set, Wood Nymph Underwear, Golden Corset, Fairy Sets, Woodsy Witch Set

SadlyDulcet

This is a deactivated account, but all their creations can be found in this archive compiled by AbandonedRain on Reddit. They have some adorable fairy dresses and the like!

Oydis (Patreon)

Another creator with nearly a 100% fairy-ready catalog. In the images, I specifically used the Undine Hair in these images, but you would be missing out if you didn't view the rest of their items.

Hymless (Patreon)

Unique Piercing Collection, Fantasy Ears Collection, Horn Collection, Cosmos Horn

ITEMS

Atticus by DreamBot (cakemix recolor)

Forest Fairy Set by Learxfl

Fairy Princess Set by JolieBean

Fantasy Horse Set by Morningstar Equastrian

Silver Butterfly Earrings by Chih

Butterfly Set by Astya96

Fairy Glasses by VivianDang (TSR)

Butterfly Gown by Sifix (TSR)

Fairy Dress by BTSims (CurseForge)

Magic Eyes by GPME-GOLD

Magic Dust Overlay by Reevaly

Transparent Sleeves by Dissia

Emma Skirt by Trillyke

Aaaaaand I reached the maximum amount of links I can add to a Tumblr post. I could make so many more of these, but I will probably be doing lookbook style posts for recommendations in the future instead of these massive collections. I might do these for future expansion pack releases, though!

Thank you for reading! And a massive thank you to free CC creators for making this game as wonderful as you do, while keeping everything accessible to everyone. You are wonderful and the effort you put into your creations is greatly appreciated.

@simandy @hymless @oydis @lady-moriel @dansimsfantasy @saturngalore @marsmerizing-sims @simsonico

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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Gwen Hair & Accessory

For feminine frame

Basegame compatible

24 EA swatches

For teen to elder

Custom thumbnail

Hat compatible

Shadow map

Specular map

Normal map

Disallowed for random

Compatible with Universal Hair Overlay

Gwen Hair Accessory can be found in Hat Category

Preview (with hair accessory)

Read my Terms of Use before downloading!

Download here

Public release: 31-July-2025

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zzzfinds · 13 days ago

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🦋 three elvish ear presets

🦋 welcome to the exploration of preset making with wrixie - i dove into the thought of making my own preset and luckily i found squea's tutorial on youtube and jumped right in

🦋 so here we are! my first preset pack! 3 elvish or pointy ear presets for your fairies or what ever may have you!

🌱 three ear presets, each a bit different in shape and size! 🌱 enabled for humans, aliens, spellcasters, fairies, mermaids and vampires 🌱 enabled for both male and female frames

🦋 TOU:

🌱 Do not re-upload these presets 🌱 Do not claim these as your own 🌱 Do not put behind ad-fly of other types of link shortener things

🦋 DOWNLOAD (free) | become a patron 🤎

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