With the newer versions of Sims 3 (past Sept. 2012), Origin is a must for Sims 3. You can still install from disc (without having to download) but you do need to make an Origin account and active the game.
Try this method: http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-3/How-do-I-install-from-disc-without-download/m-p/1384#M22
Should be the same for Sims 3. Just do the same for Sims 3 instead of Mass Effect 3.
Thank you!
The aswer tha you gave me didn´t work, But tha´s okay.
I found out tha you can dowload it not using the internet, just the CD.
for those who needs help. Here:
1) Pop the disk in (oh you know you've been waiting for this hot cake of misery )
2) Go to your DVD RV Drive(E🙂 Sims3
3) Click Autorun.exe
4) Course Origin will ask for you to install ( but it's just confirming the game)
5) Log into Origin ( make a account if needed)
6) Once you log in you must be online to download but dont worry it begins to download from your disk ( you hear the disk scrolling and all that jazz)
7) Sit back and see how much faster it downloads.It should open up to Install Sheild Wizard.
P.S: I took it from yahoo.
I had to put in the code but it wont work 😕mileysad:
if the code is not working contact CS
if in the event you need to contact CS
1.https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/
2.Click on the orange NEXT button
3.Select a platform
4.Click on the orange NEXT button
5.Select a topic and describe your problem in a few words
6.Click on the orange NEXT button
7.Click Chat Now to chat with a Game Advisor
guide on how to contact CS
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Beta-Archive/How-to-contact-a-Game-Advisor-using-the-new-EA-Help-page/td-p/2161281
That would work wonders if live chat actually worked !!!! I have spent the past week waiting for hours for someone to help me with my sons issue of not being able to reinstall his game on his new computer to no avail. This is terrible business practice. Origin doesnt even show his game on his account !!!!
@Giovana_Alves wrote:Thank you!
The aswer tha you gave me didn´t work, But tha´s okay.
I found out tha you can dowload it not using the internet, just the CD.
for those who needs help. Here:
1) Pop the disk in (oh you know you've been waiting for this hot cake of misery )
2) Go to your DVD RV Drive(E🙂 Sims3
3) Click Autorun.exe
4) Course Origin will ask for you to install ( but it's just confirming the game)
5) Log into Origin ( make a account if needed)
6) Once you log in you must be online to download but dont worry it begins to download from your disk ( you hear the disk scrolling and all that jazz)
7) Sit back and see how much faster it downloads.It should open up to Install Sheild Wizard.
P.S: I took it from yahoo.
I tried this but every time I try downloading it says;
"YOUR DOWNLOAD HAS BEEN PAUSED
Origin needs to install files and is waiting for permission. Please choose 'yes' when windows prompts you for permission"
@SapphireFlamez01 try running Origin as admin. To do that, right click on the Origin shortcut on your desktop and select Run As Administrator.
(Credit to @WootCandy )
Hi Sapphire,
I had the same problem with Crysis3. Experienced exactly the same issues you did. I tried countless times, same result.
However, after some thought, I disabled both my onboard Ethernet and Wireless adapters, and unistalled Origin.
I then re-installed my game from the 1st disc. It installed Origin and presented me with the install button. Clicked the button
and I was presented with the login screen. Without being able to connect to the internet Origin was not able to verify the account and therefore
wouldn't go any further. So I re-enabled my Ethernet adapter (as i'm hard wired to my router - call me old fashioned - its faster than wifi) and logged in.
To my surprise it began installing from disk immediately. it did not download from the Web.
give it a try ... Good Luck!
V
The same thing is happening to me. This is really frustrating and everything posted DOES NOT WORK. There is no way around Origin
I have the same problem. I go to download it and it doesn't recognize that I have Sims 3... and I don't use Steam or HAVE Origin. I just get an error message to download Sims 3.
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Thank you so much!!!! So relieved and happy that worked!
this worked PERFECTLY!!!!
Attempting this on a computer that cannot go on the internet legally (Security reasons). You guys need to stop linking stuff to online accounts sense 15% the US is not allowed to go online. I need to know how to install the content I bought on CD to a computer that cannot touch the internet.
If you bought the game after sept 2012, it says on the box that you need an active internet connection to install the game. There's no way around that.
