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puzzlezaddict
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5 years ago

[CURRENT ISSUE 64-bit] Base game incompatible with expansion pack error

If you see this error: Please open Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 and delete Version.tag.  You'll need to open the folders manually; the file won't show up in a search. If thi...
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Sugarislove's avatar
Sugarislove
4 years ago

Sims 3 64 Bit showing error: 



Unable to start game

Your The Sims 3 Base Game is incompatible with the current Sims 3 Expansion Pack. Please update your game via the game launcher.

My game is up to date and I don't need an expasion pack.. Please help.

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    puzzlezaddict
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    4 years ago

    @Sugarislove  Please open Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 and delete the file labeled Version.tag.

    If that doesn't help, or you don't see the file, make sure you're in the local version of Documents, not the one in iCloud Drive.

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