Re: Cannot Download The Sims 3 Without Origin

@haltyourhorses  Install the EA App, and if you can, register the code that came with your disc.  Then download Sims 3 from the App rather than installing via disc.  It's more convenient and less prone to error.

If you can't register the code, I'm not sure the App will let you install using the disc either, in which case you would unfortunately be out of luck.  If you do want to try Sims 3 at some point though, wait for a sale and buy the Starter Pack, which includes the base game plus one expansion and one stuff pack.  It's normally $20 U.S. but can be 50% off during sales.