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puzzlezaddict's avatar
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 this doesn't help, please move your entire Sims 3 folder out of Documents > Electronic Arts and onto your desktop, then try to launch the game again.

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  • Hi

    I have issues with my Sims 3 as well on my Macbook.

    The attached image is the message I get, when I try to play the game with the EA-app.

    I have tried to uninstall and then download the game several times now - but it's still not working.

    Please, is this something you can assist with?

    Thank you in advance

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    9 months ago

    @abc1247333681  I've moved your post to the master thread for this error message.  Please go into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 and delete Version.tag.

  • abc1247333681's avatar
    abc1247333681
    9 months ago

    Hi

    Thanks a lot for your advice. Unfortunately it doesn't help. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
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    9 months ago

    @abc1247333681  Move the entire Sims 3 folder to the desktop and try again.

    If that doesn't help, please open Terminal, in Applications > Utilities, copy and paste this command, and enter:

    find / -name "Version.tag" 2>/dev/null

    Then post the results.  (Feel free to black out or delete your username, but please leave the rest intact.)  I'd like to see whether there's another copy of this file lurking somewhere on your computer, and if so, where it is.

  • Georgie2096's avatar
    Georgie2096
    Seasoned Newcomer
    12 days ago

    I’m having issues running sims 3 as well, my game tells me to update it, but doesnt give me an option to update anywhere. I’ve tried repairing it, clearing the cache, re-installing the ea app, but it still won’t give me the option to update 

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
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    12 days ago

    Georgie2096  I've moved your post to the master thread for this error.  Please open Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 and delete Version.tag.

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