how do I move sims expansion packs from one computer to another
Evening folks...
I'm trying to move some Sims 3 expansion packs from one computer to another. My daughter had all the discs that she used to purchase them and install them, but when I move them over I can't get them to work. I put them in the folders the same way they were on the other computer and the EA / Origin IDs are the same on both computers. They won't show up in origin and I can't find the installer to click on. Some guidance would be appreciated. Its a lot of money to lose! I have all the disks, but using them requires the codes that are no longer any good.
Thank you for your help.
Hi @darth_lucky_26,
Moving the folders from one computer to another is not enough for them to work, as there's other places where information is created when you install the games. For example, Windows has a place where it stores a list with information about the programs installed in the computer (Windows Registry), and as this is missing in the new computer, the games are not properly installed.
Feel free to move the folders back to your old computer, as right now they are only taking free space. You want to keep 'The Sims 3' folder in Documents \ Electronic Arts, as that one stores your daughter's save games, she will be happy to have her Sims still there when we manage to make the game work 😉
So let's go a step back and try to install the games through Origin, ok? Could you try to redeem your game codes in Origin? When you try that, are you getting a message letting you know the codes were already used? If so, that means the games were already registered in another EA Account.
You could log in with that account and download and install the games using Origin.
If you don't remember in which account, our advisers might be able to help. Please, contact one of our advisers through EA Help, you will find a detailed explanation on how to contact them if you need it here.
If you have any question, don't hesitate to ask 🙂
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-Mai
