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macross5599
6 years ago
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Sims 3 won't install! (MAC)

My sims 3 will not install from the origin app on my Mac! it is installed into the origin app but it says i need to install it from an external app when i press this it shows the sims 3 installer for...
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Greenthumb373
5 years ago

I am having the same issue too. Mine is Mac OS 10.13.6 (High Sierra). I have downloaded the game twice and tried to install it and then the code won't work that I entered into The Sims 3 installer...

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puzzlezaddict
Hero+
5 years ago

@Greenthumb373  Your issue is a bit different in that Sims 3 does run in your OS.  Are you sure you're using the base game code to try to install the base game?  Each pack should have its own code.  Try downloading just the base game, no packs, and manually copy the code when offered.  You can paste it into the installer window rather than having to type it out.

You can also look up your base game code within Origin.  Open your game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, select Game Properties, and you should see a CD key, which is the same thing.  You can copy and paste that one too.

  • Greenthumb373's avatar
    Greenthumb373
    5 years ago

    Thanks for the response. Yes, I did this but it won't let me hit continue when I put the copy the code in...

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    Greenthumb373
    5 years ago

    EA helped me solve the issue. For some reason it was not showing the right code for my base game. For all whom might have issues with installation in the future, make sure its the code for your base game. For some reason, it was giving me the code for World Adventures and not the base game.

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