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stxeep's avatar
5 years ago

Sims 3 CAW tool says The Sims 3 isn't installed

I'm trying to install the Create a World Tool, but it says "This product requires an installed copy of The Sims 3. Please install The Sims 3 before installing this product," but The Sims 3 is installed. I am running game version 1.67.2 and have the game installed through steam. I have 6 EP's, if that changes anything. 

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  • @stxeep  The issue is that the registry entries for the Steam version of Sims 3 have the word (Steam) in them, so CAW doesn't recognize those entries.  If you're comfortable editing your computer's registry on your own, you can fix this yourself.

    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=277022926

    Please be very careful though, and back up the registry before doing anything else.  Removing or altering the wrong file can prevent your computer from working correctly.