@ashleyrain1128 Once Windows 10 is released it will be fully supported. You might need to use Compatibility Mode, but other than that it should work.
I upgraded to Windows 10 about a week ago, and then Sims 3 failed to load. So, I uninstalled everything and reinstalled the base game which works fine in compatibility mode. Unfortunately, I'm unable to run any of my expansion packs so I've had to stick with the base game for now but that really sucks because I've invested so much money and time into my expansion packs and the game isn't the same without them.
Anyway, I was on the phone with EA tech support three days ago and I was told that they're working on a solution to the problem. I hope it's soon. 🙂
@vardaelentari what exactly is the issue? Why are you unable to play your EPs?
Yeah the solution is a patch to remove SecuRom as the DRM.
Microsoft removed support for SafeDisk and SecuRom in Windows 10 by effectively removing their ability to install their rootkit.
I believe those who have upgraded rather than a complete reinstall/new pc with win10 have a situation where the rootkits installed previously were not removed in the upgrade. This is not isolated to EA games but EA have used SecuRom for just about every title that all their games suffer from the same issue.
So hopefully those at EA realise that SecuRom is the issue (as the error clearly states "A required security module cannot be activated. This program cannot be executed (8016).").
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This, this and a 1000x this!! EA plz, I miss my sims 3!!
It should be noted though that only the disc-based versions of the games are troublesome, as the DRM was included on the medium itself to prevent duplication by naughty people.
This is something I found about the whole SecuROM issue in this article: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-play-safedisc-securom-drm-games-in-windows-10-3623760/
Now, for Sims 3 disc that should not be an issue at all since the Sims 3 disc do not have Securom. I do think some of the downloaded games do have securom but according to this, it should not be a problem. I've installed the download version on Win 10 before it came out and had no issue starting or playing it so I'm really unsure what the real issue is here.
I do hear there's a potential issue with the skylark processor but it seems there was an update.
So for those who have this securom error, what version are you trying and what processor you have ?
thank you for this answer as I have tried everything with no luck.. going back to windows 7
Your computer might have a problem.
This really suck I have invested over £150 in the sims and if not me then my friends and family have bought me them, I have been trying for over 3 months now for them to work I have tried everything I can think of as well. I miss my sims 3 and I want it back. GET SIMS 3 WORKING ON WINDOWS 10!!!
Hi @niamhmclay,
did you read what's in this thread ? What kind of processor do you have ?
were you on a desktop or a laptop?
omg im having the same problem!!!!!! Did the fix it for you yet?
You are soooo right lol
I am having the same problem!!! Respond when you have the answer.
The version of The Sims 3 downloadable from Origin including its Packs uses EA's own tech and is compatible with Windows 10.
So if you are having problems, redeem your codes from disc versions on www.thesims3.com and download the Origin version.
Also try the following
Note: Deleting Internet Files from Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera will NOT suffice. It HAS to be Internet Explorer.
Also, create a The Sims 3 icon on your desktop, right click it and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR. Being an Admin on the PC is not the same as running a program as Administrator unless you disabled UAC in your Windows settings. If you don't know what UAC is, you didn't disable it.
Im having an issue I bought Sims 3 Deluxe and it wont istall I can click inst6all all day long and it does absolutely NOTHING. very frustrated and am tempted to sell my laptop to try another but I d like to try to get it to work and install before I make that choice.
Right click on the game short-cut and choose properties. There you should be able to choose compatibility mode
If you want to play with all of your expansion packs, just open the game launcher, go into "expansions and stuff" and select all the expansion packs. then press play
So the expansion packs work now? I'm about to buy sims 3 with supernatural and seasons...
