You can try out the following troubleshooting steps to fix the disc detection issue:
- Look at your disc and verify you do not have a faulty or scratched up disc.
- Make sure your DVD drive does not have any discs in it.
- Quit all programs.
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Click on Control Panel.
Can you reuse a Sims 3 disc?
You can both use the same disk to install the game, BUT each computer will need its own serial number.
How to fix Sims 3 disk authorization failure?
Step 2. Make sure you have the game you had the failure with registered on Sims 3 website. Step 3. Now uninstall the games you have on your computer, including the Sims 3 base game itself. This includes all EP’s and SP’s. Step 4. Choose the base game on MY GAMES and download it. As this is the main game, it will take the longest to download.
Why do I get disc read authentication error?
The ‘Disc read authorization’ or ‘disc read authentication’ error is oftentimes caused by the existence of Drive Letter Access (DLA) software on your machince. DLA software includes DVD recording applications with the ability to drag and drop files directly to a drive letter, such as Sonic or Roxio.
How can I redeem the Sims 3 on my Mac?
For Mac user experiencing disc authentication issues, you can alternatively use your disc serial code (of the latest-released product) to redeem a digital download version of the game from the EA Store at no cost to you. This is made possible through the Origin download manager client.
Why does the game keep telling me ( disc authorizhation )?
By the way, the game telling this problem after i update the game into the latest version. I apreciate any kind of answers. The ‘Disc read authorization’ or ‘disc read authentication’ error is oftentimes caused by the existence of Drive Letter Access (DLA) software on your machince.
Why is there no disc in Sims 3?
Disc Authorization Failure. If you are suffering from one of the Disc Authorization Failure error messages with The Sims 3 it could be for a few different reasons. Disc Authorization Failure – no game disc found! Please insert The Sims 3 disc before proceeding. your superdrive may be faulty.
How to fix the Sims 3 disc authorization failure?
The only fix if you’re running El Capitan or Sierra is to use Origin. It doesn’t involve uninstalling everything, just your most recent EP by release date then downloading and installing it through Origin. Sign In or Register to comment.
Why is my Sims 3 not playing on my Mac?
“Disc Authorization Failure – we are unable to verify that your disc is a valid copy of The Sims 3. Please contact customer service” These disc errors have been a problem for Mac users playing The Sims 3 since it was released.
The ‘Disc read authorization’ or ‘disc read authentication’ error is oftentimes caused by the existence of Drive Letter Access (DLA) software on your machince. DLA software includes DVD recording applications with the ability to drag and drop files directly to a drive letter, such as Sonic or Roxio.
How do I register Sims 3 with disc on Origin?
Go to the Origin site and log in with the same email and password you used for the account that Sims 3 is on. Then click Redeem Product Code. Finally go to Origin that you have downloaded to your pc and right click on the Sims 3 game and select View Game Details. There will be an option to install it there.
