Try removing all your cc, and if that doesn’t help, start over with a clean Sims 3 user folder (the one in Documents > Electronic Arts) and start adding your existing content into that folder. You don’t need to ditch your saves, but leave them for last, after you’ve sorted through everything else.
in addition, What do I do if my Sims 3 code has already been used?
If you’re getting the “code already used” message, it means the game code has been registered.
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If it doesn’t show up you’ll need to contact a Game Advisor.
- Click on the following link: https://help.ea.com/contact-us.
- Make sure you are logged in (top right corner)
- Click on the blue button “Contact a Game Advisor”
Also, What do I do when my Sims 3 is stuck on the loading screen?
Re: The sims 3 stuck on loading screen
It’s easy to fix: Drag your entire Sims 3 game folder out of DocumentsElectronic Arts and onto your desktop, and try again to load a new save. If that doesn’t work, please run a dxdiag and attach the results to a post.
in the same way Why is my Sims 3 a black screen? 100% fix on my macbook pro retina display laptop for my black screen upon starting Sims 3 game or installing content …. simply delete the downloadedsims. index file from your Sims folder, in the SavedSims folder. Remember to remove this often if it reappears in there due to you downloading sims from the web.
Why won’t my Sims 3 downloads install?
Re: Sims 3 store content will not install
Try the following: Close your game and launcher. Go to documentselectronicartsthesims3 and move the folder DCCache to your desktop (this is ALL your custom content, so if you have 3rd party content as well, you might wanna just move the *. ebc files as well as the missingdeps …
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Can you use the Sims 3 code more than once?
If you have discs for game, you can load as many times as you want. Then you’ll have to get a new download code.
Can you reuse Sims 3 codes?
Unfortunately, once a code has been used for one account, it cannot be used for another.
What to do if your Sims 4 code has already been used?
If it still says it’s invalid, try taking it back to the store you bought it from and exchange it. If they are not willing to do that, contact an EA Game Advisor with proof of purchase ready. Used games cannot be re-registered. Take it back to where you bought it and get a refund.
Why does The Sims 3 take so long to load?
In most cases this is due to many or faulty . package files. If you have tons of them, they can slow down your game and the loading times. Also make sure that there isn’t a Sims 2 package file amongst your Sims 3 files.
How long should Sims 3 take to load?
Sims 3- Takes 12 to 15 minutes to load games.
Why is The Sims 4 stuck on the loading screen?
Re: Sims 4 Stuck on Loading Screen
Just make sure to not delete any files and make a backup. Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.
Why does my Sims 3 game take so long to load?
In most cases this is due to many or faulty . package files. If you have tons of them, they can slow down your game and the loading times. Also make sure that there isn’t a Sims 2 package file amongst your Sims 3 files.
Why does Sims 3 keep minimizing?
Re: My Sims 3 game keeps minimizing itself
Check the box that says Hide All Microsoft Services, then Disable All. Apply, then restart your system.
How do you activate CC on Sims 3?
Sims3Pack files into your Downloads folder. Then open your launcher, and select the Installed Content tab. In this tab there should be a box you can checkmark – Run with Custom Content. To install your CC, click the Select All button.
How do I download The Sims 3 launcher?
To install the game launcher, install the game onto your computer as normal. Insert the “Sims 3” installation disc into your computer. A dialog box appears after the computer recognizes the inserted disc, prompting you for your next action. Click “Run.” Wait as another dialog box appears.
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.
Can you play Sims 3 on more than one computer?
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.
Can you sell Sims 3 games?
@Sisinka121 The short answer is no, whether you mean to sell discs or just digital download codes. The codes that came with your packs can only be registered to one Origin account (or one account on the old Sims 3 site), and they can’t be removed from one account to free them up.
Can I sell sims 3 games?
If you already used and registered the game then no, you can’t sell them. Also during sales you find most Sims expansions less than $10, so the second-hand market is kinda hard or more to non-existent since you can’t resell pretty much any modern PC games, this includes the Sims 3.
Can I sell my old sims 3 games?
If you already used and registered the game then no, you can’t sell them. The cd-key is bound to your account for life. The CD key can be used without registering the game. … Registering the game doesn’t prevent someone else from installing the game—it doesn’t physically disable the CD.
Can you play sims 3 on more than one computer?
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.
Can you use a redeem code twice?
Re: I NEED TO USE MY REDEMPTION CODE TWICE
You can only redeem it on one account but from that account you can install it on multiple computers. You would need to access the game through her account though.
What does it mean if a code has already been redeemed?
If the message “This code has already been redeemed” appears, it means that: You’re not logged in to the Microsoft Store app with the email address used to purchase Microsoft Flight Simulator/redeem the code.
Can you reuse Sims codes?
Re: Reusing Sims 2 Codes? … Just found out that yes you can reuse the game codes to play the game if you purchase used copies.
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