Uninstall your most recent EP then download and reinstall the digital version from Origin. Instructions here.
I downloaded the Sims 3 from Origin. I originally bought it as a disk a couple years ago. After I installed it and loaded the launcher, I had a really early version. I went to update on the Launcher but it would freeze the launcher, so I tried manually. I looked online and downloaded a 1.67 patch and now when I go to run the Sims 3, it says I need to put in the disk. I have already tried to reinstall the game but Origin made me redownload it! It took like 3 days lol (I have slow af internet).
The problem is most likely with the patch I downloaded however I don't want to go through the waiting period of redownloading the game, are there any alternative options?
Also, if you know any other cause of the issue with the information given, could you please share them? Thank you.
P.S. I am playing on a Macbook Air so I don't have a disk drive in my computer, and I don't wish to go purchase an external disk drive.
@Bluebellflora please and thank you in advance
You must download and install the digital patch, not the region specific patch. Links in my signature below.
