If you're getting a message that says you need a disc to proceed, the most recent pack installed must have been installed by disc. Origin offers a free digital copy for registered games. A digital install will not ask for a disc.
- Make sure you log in with the same account everything is registered to and you should find a digital copy for all registered games through the Origin client under the
My Game Library tab.
- right-click the game title and click
Show Game Details- then click
Extra Content to find all registered packs
If you get a new computer, you will need to reinstall everything but you can make a
backup of your save files.
Just to note... You posted this in the Sims 4 section of the forum. Possibly you meant to post this in the Sims 3 section where it belongs. :) I've seen you post there before. I'm sure this thread will be moved so it's no problem... I'm just letting you know.
"sims2freak737;c-17561888" wrote:
I'm not sure if this is correct but I have the disks and also have them on Origin. I think you can launch it directly from Origin without the need of the disk because it will still open up the Sims 3 game launcher. I'm almost positive I've played directly through Origin before and it had all the expansion/stuff packs and store content installed.
There's no other way around it without a mod or flat out with a digital install. (I just double-checked this since I have everything installed through disk.) Trying to launch the game through Origin will just land you with that same message needing a disc once the launcher loads. If you skip the launcher through game files, the message pops up once you reach the save file screen.