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kiradreblow_
2 years ago
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Will Sims 3 work on Windows 11?

Hey! Will my old Sims 3 game still work, if I upgrade my pc to Windows 11? I know that some games have lots of problems with a new OS because they're just too slow for today's technology. I am curre...
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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    2 years ago

    @kiradreblow_  Sims 3 runs equally well in Windows 11 as in 10.  There are some reasons the game doesn't work out of the box, but they're not OS-related.  For example, if you get a new computer with a higher-end Intel processor, 12th-gen or newer, you'll need to apply one of these workarouds:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-won-t-open-Alder-Lake-Intel-12th-gen-CPU/m-p/11057820

    I have yet to see an issue with Windows 10 or 11 that prevents Sims 3 from working and can't be fixed.  Having said that, there are a lot of smaller adjustments that need to be made on at least some systems, so be prepared to spend a little time setting things up before you jump back into the game.

    When you do have the new computer, feel free to come back for help with whatever issues come up, or just for advice about playing on a higher-end system in general.

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2 years ago

@kiradreblow_  Sims 3 runs equally well in Windows 11 as in 10.  There are some reasons the game doesn't work out of the box, but they're not OS-related.  For example, if you get a new computer with a higher-end Intel processor, 12th-gen or newer, you'll need to apply one of these workarouds:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-won-t-open-Alder-Lake-Intel-12th-gen-CPU/m-p/11057820

I have yet to see an issue with Windows 10 or 11 that prevents Sims 3 from working and can't be fixed.  Having said that, there are a lot of smaller adjustments that need to be made on at least some systems, so be prepared to spend a little time setting things up before you jump back into the game.

When you do have the new computer, feel free to come back for help with whatever issues come up, or just for advice about playing on a higher-end system in general.

  • kiradreblow_'s avatar
    kiradreblow_
    2 years ago
    @puzzlezaddict Thank you very much! I didn't know that you can actually solve the problems that might occur, so this is very helpful 🙂)
  • mariah9876's avatar
    mariah9876
    8 months ago

    Thank you for the advise however I have found myself with an issue and I’m wondering if you can help?

    I have recently bought a new laptop, windows 11. I download sim3 through EA app. 

    I am able to open the sims 3 app, press play where I am able to watch the opening credits but when it comes to actually playing.. non of my games are saved from last year, when I press to start a new game I am shown an error telling me the app needs restarting immediately. 

    I have tried:

    - uninstalling and installing x3

    - downloaded DirectX 

    - uninstalled EA, downloaded disc sims

    - restarted laptop 

    • EA_Cath's avatar
      EA_Cath
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      8 months ago
      Closing this thread to prevent necroposting since a new thread has been open.

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