Will the sims 3 run on windows 10?

"BabySquare;c-16365561" wrote:

"SimplyJen;c-16365522" wrote:
Yup... runs just fine. I've been using W10 for a couple of years now.

edit to add: Unlike TS4, TS3 does not include v-sync through in-game settings. This is very important for this game and should be set to on or adaptive for dedicated cards through the control panel. If your computer has a newer card, you will get a notice about the card not being recognized. This shouldn't be a problem and can be ignored. In most cases, the dedicated card will still be used. All though... on a laptop you may need to direct it to do so.

OK, thank you. I've got a Nvidia 1060, presumably what you're referring to would be in the graphics options menu?

• You need to make sure it's using the dedicated card over the integrated.
  Follow this guide here: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/776882/sims-4-and-switchable-graphics-how-to-nvidia-amd/p1
  
  
• Avoid optimizing the game through GeForce Experience because this has caused problems for people in the past.
  
  
• Unlike Sims 4, Sims 3 does not include v-sync so this is very important to do.
  The goal is to cap frame rate at your screens refresh rate. Double check what yours is....
  
  
  
  • Windows search Display Settings
    
  • Advanced Display Settings
    
  • Display adapter properties
    
  • Click the Monitor tab
    
  
  You should see your monitors refresh rate.
  
  Instructions for Nvidia Control Panel already installed on your computer if you have a Nvidia graphics card. Try this first...
  
  Spoiler

  right-click desktop Nvidia Control Panel
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  This method requires fullscreen mode in order to work.
  
  
  
  If you already tried control panel and it didn't work, try Nvidia Inspector.
  Download & Install Nvidia Inspector
  
  Look for the small tool icon or green symbol next to Driver Version. Click to launch Nvidia Profile Inspector.
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  Select Profiles at the top and scroll through the long list to find Sims 3.
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  Under Sync and Refresh, select Vertical Sync > Force On
  In windowed mode you may have to add an additional setting. Frame Rate Limiter > 60 fps *This number should reflect your own refresh rate so be sure to double check what yours is.
  
  Spoiler

  Windows search > Display Settings > Advanced display settings > Display adapter properties > Monitor > (here you will see refresh rate for your screen)
  
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  Apply Changes top right corner.
  
  Track track FPS in-game with the cheat fps on. Small text will appear in the corner and it should be capped at whatever your screens refresh rate is. Frame drops are normal but the goal is to not go over that number. Nvidia Inspector does not require fullscreen mode but if the frames aren't capping, you can try the additional setting under Sync and Refresh setting Frame Rate Limiter to whatever your screens refresh rate is.