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Anonymous
10 years ago

Lost registration code for CD

As a college student, I had to move a lot and at some point I lost the booklet for my Sims 3 Supernatural CD. I cannot install it on my computer without it. I preordered it when Supernatural was first released so I really don't want to waste money by buying it again AND losing all the bonus content I got on the preorder. I still have the CD and case, just no booklet. If photographic proof is needed to get a new code, I'll provide that too.

Please help.

Thanks

-Kayla

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    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    @VolcanoesMeltUsHi Kayla

    There are a few methods to try if you have lost your serial code.

    • Finding it on Origin
    • Finding it in the registry/Terminal if you have a MAC
    • Contacting customer support

    Finding it on Origin

    Open and login to the Origin client (if you do not have it already installed, you can download it here: http://origin.com/download )
    Go to your My Games
    Find the game "icon" and right-click on it
    View Game Details
    You'll see the code under Product Code

    Finding it in the registry [PC]:

    You need to be signed in as an Administrator first. Windows may require your permission to open the
    Registry Editor and if so, just click on yes.

    Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type regedit in the search bar and press Enter.
    Click on 'File' at the top left of the window that opens then click on Export.
    Choose a location and name for the file as this will be your backup registry file.
    Click Save.
    This backup is created just as a precaution.
    Now to find your serial codes for each specific EP or SP installed on your computer:

    Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder.
    Expand the SOFTWARE folder (Wow6432Node for 64 bit systems)
    Expand the Electronic Arts folder.
    Expand the Sims folder
    Expand the EP or SP you need the code for
    Click on ergc and in the box to the right under 'Data' you will see the code
    Write it down somewhere safe
    Repeat above steps for each EP

    Finding it in Terminal [MAC]

    BlubellFlora's guide: http://bluebellflora.com/finding-your-serial-key-using-terminal/

    Customer Support:

    If none of those above methods have worked for you, contact a game advisor: http://eahelp.ea.com/en/ . For help with navigating the site, see this: http://help.ea.com/en/article/contact-ea-help/

    Credit to Crinrict for above steps: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/FAQ-Lost-and-broken-DVDs-and-missing-serial-codes-What-to-do/td-...

    Best of luck and happy gaming

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    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    @sandarcher Hey there. I really appreciate the help, I can see the codes of all the other EPs I've installed but being that this is a new computer, I've never had Supernatural installed therefore I cannot find the code there. Is there anywhere in the CD files that could possibly contain it?

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