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Anonymous
13 years ago

Unauthorized copy of The Sims 3

My launcher is saying I am running an unauthorized copy of The Sims 3 - but I'm not, I bought the game about 4 years ago, but my laptop wiped and I've just reinstalled the game now. 

I don't know what to do 😕mileysad:

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  • Did you buy the DVD version ? Are you on a Mac or PC ? What's the exact error message you're getting ?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    I don't know what you mean by the DVD version... but erm, the error is: 

     
    You are playing a non-final, unauthorized copy of The Sims 3.
     
    Purchasing and registering an official copy of The Sims 3 will entitle you to benefits including access to an entirely new game town called Riverview, 1000 SimPoints which can be redeemed for game objects in The Sims 3 Store, and access to The Sims 3 Exchange. 
     
    I'm on a PC btw
  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    13 years ago

    What I meant was if you bought the game as a digital download or if you have a physical disc.

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    What is your base game version right now ? Please post the full number.

    To find out, open your launcher and hover over the little base game icon in the lower left part of the launcher.

    More Details can be found here: http://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2011/01/tutorial-how-to-find-your-game-version.html

    For Macs: http://bluebellflora.com/ts3-on-a-mac/checking-which-patch-version-youre-running

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    I bought the physical disc. 

    My base game icon isn't there? But the  version number of the last installed EP is 1.0.615.0017

  • Where did you buy that disc ? That is looks like a pre-release version.

    The first official game version was 1.0.631 also the ending 17 indicates that this is the download version and not a disc one. I don't think that's an official dvd you got there.

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