Helpful tips

How do I install the Sims 3 on a new computer?

How do I install the Sims 3 on a new computer?

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.

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 saves stored?

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 change where my games are saved?

To change the default location to install new apps, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 10.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Storage.
  4. Under the “More storage settings” section, click the Change where new content is saved option.
  5. Use the New apps will save to drop-down menus to select the new default location for apps.

How do I change my steam save location?

Navigate to your Steam client ‘Settings’ menu. Select ‘Steam Library Folders’ from the ‘Downloads’ tab. From here, you can view your default installation path, as well as creating a new path by selecting ‘Add Library Folder’. Once you have created the new path, all future installations can be installed there.

How do I move a Steam game to another drive without Redownloading?

Head to Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders and click “Add Library Folder”. Navigate to your new Steam library folder and create a new folder within it called steamapps . Then, create a folder in steamapps called common . Head to your current Steam folder and find the folder for the game you want to move.

Where are saved games stored in steam?

Win: C:\Program Files

How do I save my Steam games to the cloud?

How to Back Up Your Game Saves

  1. In Steam, head to Steam > Settings > Cloud > Enable Steam Cloud Synchronization for Applications Which Support It, and make sure it’s checked.
  2. In the Epic Games Store, click Settings and check Enable Cloud Saves.