Users questions 

How do I completely uninstall Sims 3?

Joe Ford

How do I completely uninstall Sims 3?

Go to Uninstall a program under Programs. Here you’ll find the base game and all of the Expansion and Stuff Packs you have installed on your computer. Click on the one you want to remove then click Uninstall/Change. You can also right-click to see Uninstall/Change.

Can I uninstall Sims 3 and reinstall it?

Normally you can uninstall Sims 3 and any of the expansion and stuff packs through Control Panel using the program to add/remove programs. However, if the uninstall does not go well, you can uninstall each of the games manually.

How do you do a clean uninstall and reinstall on a Mac The Sims 3?

On Mac

  1. Open a Finder window.
  2. Click on your Home/User folder (This should be the one with the icon of a house).
  3. Open the Library folder.
  4. Open the Preferences folder. Delete Cider Preferences folder, if it’s there. Delete The Sims 3 Preferences folder. Delete any files that have Transgaming in the name.

How do I restore a steam game without backup?

How do I restore Steam games without backup?

  1. Using the Game Backup System tool. You can back up your games with the Game Backup System tool.
  2. Copy and paste the Games folder.
  3. Manually restore the games.
  4. Move the game and direct your Game Manager.

How do I transfer games from one Steam account to another?

Log into your Steam account on the computer where you’d like to share your games. Make sure that you have Steam Guard security enabled via Steam > Settings > Account in the Steam Client. From the Steam Settings panel select the Family tab (or in Big Picture mode, Settings > Family Library Sharing).

Can I log into my Steam account on another computer?

As of the recent Steam Streaming update, yes, it is now possible to log in to one account on multiple computers at once. It is not possible to be logged onto Steam in two computers if one of the computers is downloading or playing a game online.

Common questions 

How do I completely uninstall Sims 3?

Joe Ford

How do I completely uninstall Sims 3?

Select the Origin Games folder if installed via Origin. Enter The Sims 3 folder. Right-click on the folders of the packs you want to uninstall and select Delete. If you want to uninstall the base game with all its expansions, then delete the entire The Sims 3 folder, too.

Will uninstalling Sims delete games?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs. However, if you’re still unsure copy the Sims 4 folder to your desktop or a USB key. Your saved games, mods and custom content will be safe this way.

How do I uninstall The Sims 3 from my Mac?

To do this go to Finder > Applications and drag The Sims 3 folder to the trash. Remember to trash any shortcuts you have in your Dock and/or on your Desktop too. Next, go to Finder > Documents and trash the Electronic Arts folder.

Can you uninstall and reinstall the Sims?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.

Why does Sims 3 say unknown error?

Go into Documents > Electronic Arts and move the Sims 3 folder to your desktop then try launching the game again. The error could be caused by a corrupted save or incompatible CC/Mods or downloads from the Exchange.

How do I uninstall Sims 3 from my laptop?

Go to Uninstall a program under Programs. Here you’ll find the base game and all of the Expansion and Stuff Packs you have installed on your computer. Click on the one you want to remove then click Uninstall/Change. You can also right-click to see Uninstall/Change.

Will uninstalling Sims 3 delete my game?

@vickyyum9 All your worlds and expansions should be linked to your account either on Origin or on http://www.thesims3.com/. In Origin you can see your EP when you right click the Sims 3 game tile and select ‘game Details’. So you shouldn’t lose any of your expansions if you reinstall.

What happens if you uninstall a game on Origin?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won’t be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.

What happens if I uninstall a game on Origin?

How do I fix the Sims 3 launcher error?

How can I fix the error during startup issue on Sims 3?

  1. Run the game with administrator privileges. Right-click the launcher for Sims 3 and select Properties.
  2. Delete cache files for Sims 3. Clearing the cache for Sims 3 might erase corrupted files there.
  3. Delete game mods.
  4. Reinstall Sims 3.
  5. Delete expansion registry keys.

How do you uninstall Sims 3 but keep saved games?

Delete the /Users/”User”/Library/Preferences/The Sims 3 Preferences folder. Delete the /Users/”User”/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3 folder only if you are uninstalling the base game. Note: This file can be saved as a backup to retain save games. Just rename it and you’re good to go.

How do I get my lost SIM back?

Click a saved game, and click the “Recover Save” button — which is next to the play button. 4. Rename the saved game. Go back to Main Menu and then Load Game Menu to see your recovered game – Enjoy playing your recovered Sim family!

Can you reinstall deleted games?

If you deleted the game folder & data, then this post may help you; but if you have uninstalled the game, you will have to reinstall it by downloading the setup from their official website. Recovering your game without having to reinstall depends on whether or not the file was permanently deleted.

Do I have to have Origin to play Sims 3?

ORIGIN MUST BE INSTALLED TO PLAY THE GAME BUT YOU DONT NEED IT TO RUN THE GAME. ONLY TO LAUNCH IT!!! first open origin and import the sims 3 base game to your origin game library by going to where the game is installed and import the exe directory from that location. NEXT LAUNCH THE SIMS 3.

Why does my Sims 3 keep saying unknown error?

Why does my Sims 3 launcher say error?

Cache: Games cache, if corrupt, can cause unexpected issues with the game which include the situation where you get an error during startup. User Files: it is also possible something is your user files or saves is causing a conflict with the launcher preventing it from running the game.

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….If it doesn’t show up you’ll need to contact a Game Advisor.

  1. Click on the following link: https://help.ea.com/contact-us.
  2. Make sure you are logged in (top right corner)
  3. Click on the blue button “Contact a Game Advisor”

How do you recover a family in Sims 4?

– From Manage Households – Select family, take them into CAS (click the pencil icon in lower right). Then click the folder in the upper right corner to save to the My Library tab. – In-game – Click on the mirror, dresser or closet and select Change Sim.