You can both use the same disk to install the game, BUT each computer will need its own serial number. In fact, you don’t even need a disk anymore, only a serial number to feed into the Origin desktop app.
Why is my Sims 3 saying no disk found?
Try popping the disc out and shut down your Mac. Restart and then pop the disc back in. Try to launch the game and see if works. Try this a few times and you might get lucky and find that it starts working again.
Do you have Sims 3 on your computer?
I have installed Sims 3 on my computer and added the Generations expansion. I just got a new expansion pack and a new computer. My current computer is going to be thrown away, so I just wanted to make sure that there is no chance I wil loose my game.
Can you transfer Sims 3 to another computer?
Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 Game (plus expansions) to another computer? Please register your games on the Sims website as explained here: After that you can always download and install your games from your Origin client. You can download the Origin client from here: Hope that helps! Your friendly neighbourhood forum admin.
Can you download The Sims 3 on origin?
I recently got a new laptop, downloaded Origin and started by downloading the original Sims 3. After it downloaded, it prepared to install but paused asking for a registration key. I unfortunately do not have access to any of my key’s at the moment and thought that Origin would alleviate any problems like this.
Where can I download The Sims 3 Worlds?
@LifeAsASim__9 The worlds should be available in the store in the old web site which is still up but you can’t post. Packs should be available in Origin. click on the game icon – click on the small i and you should see all the packs you have and can download from there.
Why is my Sims 3 not installing on my computer?
Try installing your game again. If your installation comes to a stop when the disk tries to install the same file as before, then you most likely have a faulty disk. If you discover you have a DVD drive that does not read Dual-Layer DVDs, install the game digitally.
Why does Sims 3 not recognize new graphics card?
But for others, it can set the graphics level lower than the card allows, and the message is rather annoying. This how-to is designed to help get Sims 3 to recognize your new graphics card so you no longer see these messages when loading the game.
Why does The Sims 3 crash on PC?
Sometimes a problem with custom content can cause a crash when you’re loading into your game. The quick way to check if this is happening is to disable custom content in the launcher and try the game again. Exit the Sims 3 launcher completely.
Why do I have a missing game in Sims 3?
This can sometimes happen if you’ve uninstalled a stuff pack, and is caused by a leftover file throwing a wrench in the works. Look for a file named Version.tag, and delete it (don’t worry about deleting it, the game will automagically remake it next time you play). Restart the launcher.
Can you use The Sims 3 code more than once?
To install and play on a computer, you can use the codes as many times as you want. If you’re talking about registering the game online, you can only do that once. To be clear, the code can be used as many times as you want if you just intend on installing the game on a computer to play.
How many times can you install The Sims 3?
The only limit to do with installation and registering Sims games is that you can only register one game for one account. After that you can’t reuse the serial for a different account. But for the games themselves, you can install them as many times as you want on as many different computers you want.
How do I get my Sims back?
Click a saved game, and click the “Recover Save” button — which is next to the play button. 4. Rename the saved game. Go back to Main Menu and then Load Game Menu to see your recovered game – Enjoy playing your recovered Sim family!
Where are Sims 3 files saved?
The Sims 3. In The Sims 3, your saved game data is always located in the C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 folder (This folder is C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 in Windows XP).
How do I Auto Save Sims 3?
Yes, its called going to the options menu and pressing save every x minutes or hours.
