Cannot play without Internet connection?
Ok. So, I have all the Sims 3 and a lot of store content. Brand new cd's, brand new computer. I also have the Sims 4. It seems that neither one will play without an internet connection. Sims 3 wi...
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I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling Origin, all games, all expansion packs and all stuff packs. I have tried repairing them. I have even wiped the computer clean and reinstalled everything again. Still same problem.
@TPMoriarty When you 'wiped your computer' did you format and reinstall Windows, use system restore or did you uninstall all programs one by one?
I would recommend running thought the steps below to see if this helps resolve the issue while offline:
- Manually uninstall Origin
- Run CCleaner
- Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot
- Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify
- Download the latest version of Origin and install the client - make sure to run the setup file with Admin rights
- Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports
- When starting Origin, please make sure to run it as Administrator
(Please note that you need to have Origin running while playing even when offline.)
Let us know how you get on!
Formatted hard drives, reinstalled everything and I am running them as administrator.
Just got finished with the tech guy at Microsoft, he had some ideas, so gonna try them and will let you know how it goes.
Would be hilarious if this was a windows problem!
Let us know what happens after you try the Microsoft suggestions!
Well, it has been over a year and I still cannot play without an internet connection. EA/Maxis/Origin, whoever they are now, changed Sims 3 to require one. So, even if you 'think' you are playing offline, you are not. Evidently, there is truly no such thing as playing the Sims 3 or 4 when offline. So, the option to play offline is a massive LIE.
