i have a used sims 3 game and it won't download
my friend gave me her used base game and it won't install the last time i had a used game it worked why won't it work this time?
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The base game ?
It depends if the base game requires Origin or not. Does it say that an Internet connection and Origin are required on the box ? If so, then it's a version that can only exists on one account. The newer games are all tied to an Origin account and can only be installed/played with that account.
You have two options:
- Ask your friend if they are willing to also give you their Origin account
- Try getting a replacement code from EA for $10: https://help.ea.com/article/obtaining-a-replacement-registration-code
If you do have the old version which doesn't require Origin, you should be able to install the game but not register.
