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Shakulaku
8 years ago
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Can I transfer Sims 3 and all expansions to a new computer without Origin?

I have two computers: my laptop and my desktop. I have the Sims 3 base game on both, however all of my expansions have been bought through Origin on my laptop. My desktop cannot connect to the intern...
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    EA_Mai
    8 years ago

    Hi @Shakulaku,

    You could actually move The Sims 3 files to the new computer, but you need Origin and an internet connection to finish the installation and activation of the game in the new computer. So even if you moved the game files, you would need an internet connection to make it work.

    Sorry I have no better news for you ☹️

    Good luck,

    Mai

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Shakulaku
8 years ago

I know it has to be installed. I was wondering if there's a way to get all the installation files in an independent form. I didn't plan on just transferring whatever is on my computer. My desktop is actually Windows Vista, and super old as well (about 10 years old). The adapter it has listed is "Teredo Tunneling Psuedo-Interface". I've tried updating it myself and hired a pro to try, and nothing worked. It says the adapter is working, but it still won't connect to the internet. We have it hooked directly to the modem, too. The pro said it's a lost cause so it's now the "game" computer until we can get a new one. As for my laptop, any repairs will definitely be way more than the actual worth of it which is why I haven't looked into getting it fixed. 

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EA_Mai
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8 years ago

Hi @Shakulaku,

You could actually move The Sims 3 files to the new computer, but you need Origin and an internet connection to finish the installation and activation of the game in the new computer. So even if you moved the game files, you would need an internet connection to make it work.

Sorry I have no better news for you ☹️

Good luck,

Mai

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