Game Files: Recovery, Fixing and Back-Ups (Links to Threads)

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Game Files: Recovery, Fixing and Back-Ups
If you are looking for help with save files, then the following threads should help you. These threads were originally stickied but due to the large amount of stickied threads taking up nearly a page they have now been unstickied but you can find the links to all of those under the four new thread headings.
Fixing/Recovering Saved Game - Saved Game Not in Game Launcher or Corrupted
Having issues with corrupted game files? Carl gives a solution to fixing and recovering your lost files.

Can't access files? (Possible Solution) - For missing meta.data file
Can't access files? This is a possible solution if you find your missing your meta.data file.

How to make a backup of your Sims 3 game data
How to make a back-up of your game date to prevent loss of save files should something go wrong.

How To: Save Sims 3 Files From the Library (Exporting Files)
How to save the files that are in your in-game library.

How To: Saving folders/files to use on a different computer or to use as backup
How To: Saving folders/files to use on a different computer or to use as backup

If you know of another thread that has very useful information to improve performance please contact a Moderator to ask them to add the thread to this list.

If you are experiencing other issues see the following threads for more helpful links: Performance Issues, Computers and Components, Installation and Reinstallation Processes and Miscellaneous Technical Help. If you still do not find the answers for your technical issues you are looking for post your issue on the technical help board following these guidelines.