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ad1991
5 years ago

Sims 3 64 Bit Launch Error: 'the sims 3 quit unexpectedly'

Hey so MaxisJoe asked me to start a fresh thread on this - so I have the game installed and I have the CD Key but when I try and start the game from The Sims 3 launcher it doesn't open at all - I jus...
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anivazqueza
5 years ago

Im having the same issue when I press play on the launcher it takes me back to origin with the message The Sims 3 quit unexpectedly. 

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)

Also I installed the game on HDD that I added to my laptop.

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puzzlezaddict
Hero+
5 years ago

@anivazqueza  Are you trying to play the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of Sims 3?  Your laptop doesn't support the 64-bit version: it also requires Metal, which your laptop is too old to have.

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    SarahGirlCutie
    5 years ago

    I am having the same issue she is. I am on Mac OS High Sierra. I was able to play the game earlier this week. I wanted to download my expansion packs and I have had issues ever since. 

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