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.
How do I install Sims 3 from disc on PC?
Put your game disc into your DVD drive and follow the instructions on-screen. If the game installation doesn’t start automatically, double-click on your DVD drive in My Computer to start the installer. Put your game disc into your drive, and follow the instructions on-screen.
Is the Sims 3 registration code still on the disc?
I lost my sims 3 disc, but still have the registration code and the game is installed on my computer. I heard you could get a digital version via origin, so I signed up to that and my sims 3 game is in the My Games tab, but I can’t find a download digital version option!
What happens if you lose the Sims 3 disc?
I lost my sims 3 disc during a move (still had the codes as the manuals were put elsewhere so they would not be lost should I want to uninstall then reinstall) and thought I wouldn’t be able to play any more without having to buy a new disc. Redeeming the codes through that link worked perfectly!
Is there a digital version of Sims 3?
I heard you could get a digital version via origin, so I signed up to that and my sims 3 game is in the My Games tab, but I can’t find a download digital version option! If you have a PC, you can alternatively use your disc serial code to redeem a digital download version of the game from the EA Store at no cost to you.
Where can I redeem my Sims 3 serial code?
If you have a PC, you can alternatively use your disc serial code 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. After you have registered the game on the Sims3.com website, the product will automatically be redeemed in Origin.
How do I install Sims 3 on HP?
Install the game. If you declined, or want to install Sims 3 now after purchasing it a long time ago, open the Library tab and find Sims 3 in your list of games. Right-click it and select “Install Game”. The game files will download and install automatically.