Re: error when loading disc with code

There's a few things that can trigger this error

Problem

I'm getting a CRC error when installing

Cause

This problem can have many different causes.

• Problem with the DVD
• Problem with the DVD Drive
• Conflicting Software
  • Paragon NTFS
  • Metakine DVD Remaster
  • Roxio Creator
  • CD emulation software like Alcohol 120%, Nero Image Drive, Clone CD oder Daemon Tools
• Pausing the download of the game while getting it trough Origin

Solution

• Update your DVD drive firmware
• Exchange your DVD
• Clean your Registry with CCleaner
• Defrag your Computer
• Turn off your AntiVirus program
• Copy the contents of the DVD to your desktop and install it from there
• Download a copy of the game through the Origin and install that. You don't need to rebuy the game, just enter the serial code of the DVD Version
• Remove conflicting Software from your Computer
• If you have problems with the download version, try the following
  • Log in to the Origin.
  • Click on the red x in the upper right part of the Sims 3 download to clear the Origin cache.
  • Redownload The Sims 3; do not pause the download.

Further Reading

• Read this! Cyclic Redundancy Check

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