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”
particularly, Can I transfer my Sims 3 to another computer?
Re: Moving a Sims 3 game I created in one computer to another computer. you’ll find your save game (it’s a folder) in there. Copy this folder to an external drive or a memory stick and place it to the same path on your other computer.
thus, 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.
in effect 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.
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Can you transfer Sims 3 to Sims 4?
The Sims 3 players must sever ties with their current relationships and start anew in The Sims 4, as EA says save files will not transfer between games. “We have brand new technology driving the game so unfortunately none of that carries over,” producer Ryan Vaughan tells Videogamer.
How do I move Sims 3 to an external hard drive?
Anyway, try to uninstall all your Sims 3 games and also Origin. Then download or reinstall Origin, and when it asks where you want to install the software, select your external hard drive and install it there. This way all your Sims 3 games will be downloaded to your new HDD.
Where are Sims 3 save files?
In The Sims 3, your saved game data is always located in the C:Users<your username>DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 folder (This folder is C:Documents and Settings<your username>My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3 in Windows XP).
How many times can you install 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 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.
How do I play Sims 3 with disc?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Why does it say this 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 transfer Sims between computers?
You can easily transfer your Sims 4 expansion pack to another computer just by copy the Sims4 game Folder and Paste it in your new Computer. When you open your game then you will see the Saved Game.
How do I backup my Sims?
Backing up your game:
- Go to My Documents.
- Open the Electronic Arts folder.
- Find The Sims 4 folder.
- Right-click on it and choose Copy.
- Go to your Desktop.
- Right-click on a free space and choose Paste.
- Right-click on the copied folder and choose Rename.
What is The Sims 3 Library folder?
Your library holds DL-ed lot files you installed. A copy of your saved sim goes into the SavedSims folder. You can delete the copy in the folder and still have your sim so long as it’s in your saved game.
Can you put Sims 3 on a flash drive?
You can easily install into a folder on the flash drive, bypassing your internal hard drive entirely. The point is to do it on your computer and not using a different system. When uninstalling, be sure to clear the registry of any stray Sims 3-related entries that might have appeared after the repair.
How do I transfer Sims 3 files?
Navigate to your saves on the first computer – in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Saves. Copy the required save onto your USB device. Plug USB into second computer and copy save file into Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Saves.
How do I change my Sims 3 save location?
To fix it, go into the Documents > Electronic Arts folder and rename The Sims 3 folder to The Sims 3 Backup. Afterward, run the game so it will repopulate your game save folders.
How do I reinstall Sims 3 without losing games?
If things go completely wrong, uninstall the game and reinstall from the game disk. Then copy the backup you made and paste it back in the Documents/Electronic Arts folder where you originally got it from, so it replaces the new Sims 3 folder.
How do I Auto Save Sims 3?
Yes, its called going to the options menu and pressing save every x minutes or hours.
How do I get my Sims back?
Restore your backup
- Go to My Documents.
- Open the Electronic Arts folder.
- Click on The Sims 4 folder and press Delete.
- Confirm you want to delete the file.
- Empty your Recycle Bin.
- Go to your Desktop.
- Right-click on your backup folder and choose Rename.
- Change the folder name back to The Sims 4.
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