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The Sims 4 (2014)

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i. Here are some ways to fix The Sims 4 Video Card Error on Windows:

1. **Update your graphics drivers.** Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your graphics card. You can download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
2. **Repair The Sims 4 in Origin.** To do this, open Origin, right-click on The Sims 4 in your library, and select Repair.
3. **Start The Sims 4 in Windowed mode.** To do this, open Origin, right-click on The Sims 4 in your library, and select Game Properties. Then, under the Advanced Launch Options tab, add -w into the Command line arguments box.
4. **Set a gaming profile for your graphics card.** To do this, open the Nvidia Control Panel or the AMD Radeon Settings, and then select Manage 3D Settings. Then, click on the Program Settings tab, and add The Sims 4 to the list of programs. Finally, set the Power management mode to Prefer maximum performance.
5. **Disable Origin in-game overlay.** To do this, open Origin, go to Application Settings, and then uncheck the Enable Origin in-game overlay box.
6. **Disable any other overlays that you may be using, such as Discord or Fraps.**
7. **Check for corrupted game files.** To do this, open Origin, right-click on The Sims 4 in your library, and select Repair.
8. **Reinstall The Sims 4.** To do this, uninstall The Sims 4 from your computer, and then download and install it again from Origin.

If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can contact EA support for help.

ii. There are a few reasons why you might want to play The Sims 4 in windowed mode:

* If you want to be able to alt-tab out of the game easily to check other things, like your email or social media.
* If you want to be able to play the game while also using other programs on your computer, like a web browser or a word processor.
* If you have a lower-end computer that might not be able to handle the game running in full-screen mode.
* If you have a multi-monitor setup and want to play the game on one monitor while using the other monitor for other things.

Personally, I prefer to play The Sims 4 in windowed mode so that I can easily alt-tab out of the game to check things or to use other programs. However, some people prefer to play the game in full-screen mode for a more immersive experience. It really just depends on your personal preference.

iii. There are a few reasons why you might want to play The Sims 4 in full-screen mode:

* If you want the most immersive experience possible.
* If you have a high-end computer that can handle the game running in full-screen mode without any performance issues.
* If you want to take screenshots or videos of the game without any borders or other distractions.
* If you want to play the game in a dark room and don't want the light from the taskbar or other windows to distract you.

Personally, I prefer to play The Sims 4 in full-screen mode when I'm really immersed in the game and want the most immersive experience possible. However, I sometimes play in windowed mode when I want to be able to alt-tab out of the game easily or use other programs on my computer.

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