How To Install The Sims 4 In A New Computer?

you can pick either digital or disc or both. :)

"Writin_Reg;13851103" wrote:
Good luck with that. I have the disk version and just updated my whole pc - so I tried to install it using the disk but when it got to asking the code - I put it in and it said that code was already used. It gave me no choice but click on the one in my library at origin that then installed the digital version. When they say that code is one time only - they mean one time period apparently.

Then once the game was installed and they update it - then you click on the info on the game and it opens up a panel with all the games made thus far for Sims 4 - if it has a plus on it - it means you have not bought that yet - don't click it or it will allow you to buy it - the ones you own already you click and it installs each one - it did not accept any other disk. I just went through this in the last 2 weeks.


I also have Sims 2 and Sims 3 and they installed the same exact way - and would not use the disks and code. Origin turned all my Sims into digital.

did you have origin installed before adding the discs and were you logged in?

in theory the disc should work for more than one computer @marioXtremo if my guess doesnt help do contact customer service and ask them the official steps. Ea/origin can act like you need the digital file but the disc should work and it should work on more than one computer using the same origin acct. sorry i just dont have the ability to test it myself.

Geez, apart from ceejay's first answer, everything else would confuse perhaps even EA staff.

You bought a brand new PC?
Do you still have the old PC by your side and external HDD? Cmon, external HDDs are cheaper than stuffpack nowadays... Well... Almost...

1. If no, skip to point #2.
- Copy all Origin Games on external HDD from your old PC
- Download and install Origin on your new PC, log onto it
- Copy games from external HDD to your new PC in the folder used for Origin games, you can see it here in Origin client:

http://s28.postimg.org/aei35l7od/pic.jpg

- For each game you transferred, press "install" button inside Origin client
- Origin will detect there are files already on your HDD, will just verify files and patch if necessary

Superfast and no need to wait for ages till games unpack from CDs or download over internet.
Done? Off to point #3.

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2. Sadly, it won't be so fast as point #1.
- Download and install Origin on your new PC, log onto it
- If you have physical CDs/DVDs, use them to install games! Installing from CD/DVD is usually faster than downloading the whole game (or DLC), unless you're on some 1TB Mbps link. Installations will lead your way, but it's mostly enter the installation key from the box, then next, next, ..., finish. If you receive a message that the key was already used, abort the installation, go offline (disconnect from internet) and run the installation again.
- If you don't have physical CD/DVD, or that particular software refuses to install without internet connection but yelled "already used key", you have to download it and install it by pressing "install" button on the game (or DLC) inside Origin client.
- It doesn't matter what's the source, optical media or download, Origin doesn't care, it's all good.

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3. Some mention some license copies, 5 max, something about freeing a spot to install...
- Just forgeddit. You're good to go without thinking about that. If for some reason games refuse to run, quickly post in Technical Section.

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@marioXtremo
You insert_something_that'd_be_censored!!! So everyone learns you got a new PC before me. Why thank you!
;)
Seriously, what hardware? Can you please post specs (hit windows key + R, enter dxdiag then press ok, post names of processor and display device, also amount of RAM)? Does it have SSD inside? Man, I'm so happy about you.

"feetinstockings;13852792" wrote:
Sort of the same point well close. How can I play sims4 with no internet connection so no origin??? My disk drive doesn't work either so I can't put my disk in.

You can play offline, but you cannot activate the game. So if it isn't already installed/activated, you can't play. If it is installed/activated, you can play but will not have access to the gallery. This is true for digital and physical copies.

"feetinstockings;13852818" wrote:
Activate and play isn't that the same thing????
yesterday our internet went off and I couldn't remember how to play with no net and no disk?? I know my game is in my computer but how do I find it and turn it on????

Sorry, I may have confused you. If you already had the game on your computer (you've played it before, have not uninstalled it), you CAN play without internet. You should be able to open Origin in offline mode and play, just without gallery access. Have you tried running the game? If you have windows go to your start menu (bottom right hand corner) and just type "sims" -- you should be able to see your icon from there and open it to run it.

"ceejay402;13854982" wrote:

"DeKay;13854958" wrote:

"JoxerTM22;13852394" wrote:
Geez, apart from ceejay's first answer, everything else would confuse perhaps even EA staff.

You bought a brand new PC?
Do you still have the old PC by your side and external HDD? Cmon, external HDDs are cheaper than stuffpack nowadays... Well... Almost...

1. If no, skip to point #2.
- Copy all Origin Games on external HDD from your old PC
- Download and install Origin on your new PC, log onto it
- Copy games from external HDD to your new PC in the folder used for Origin games, you can see it here in Origin client:

http://s28.postimg.org/aei35l7od/pic.jpg

- For each game you transferred, press "install" button inside Origin client
- Origin will detect there are files already on your HDD, will just verify files and patch if necessary

Superfast and no need to wait for ages till games unpack from CDs or download over internet.
Done? Off to point #3.

.
2. Sadly, it won't be so fast as point #1.
- Download and install Origin on your new PC, log onto it
- If you have physical CDs/DVDs, use them to install games! Installing from CD/DVD is usually faster than downloading the whole game (or DLC), unless you're on some 1TB Mbps link. Installations will lead your way, but it's mostly enter the installation key from the box, then next, next, ..., finish. If you receive a message that the key was already used, abort the installation, go offline (disconnect from internet) and run the installation again.
- If you don't have physical CD/DVD, or that particular software refuses to install without internet connection but yelled "already used key", you have to download it and install it by pressing "install" button on the game (or DLC) inside Origin client.
- It doesn't matter what's the source, optical media or download, Origin doesn't care, it's all good.

.
3. Some mention some license copies, 5 max, something about freeing a spot to install...
- Just forgeddit. You're good to go without thinking about that. If for some reason games refuse to run, quickly post in Technical Section.

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@marioXtremo
You insert_something_that'd_be_censored!!! So everyone learns you got a new PC before me. Why thank you!
;)
Seriously, what hardware? Can you please post specs (hit windows key + R, enter dxdiag then press ok, post names of processor and display device, also amount of RAM)? Does it have SSD inside? Man, I'm so happy about you.

Thank you so much for this. I was planning to do Step 1 (or option 1) when I get my new laptop. :)

please please please :) do step 2 unless you are fully aware of the potential registry corruption. the standard is to do a clean install of programs

Okay. I'll do Step 2 then.

awesome @marioXtremo and good plan @dekay :)

GTA 5?
Isn't it stuttering after the last patch? Apparently Rockstar messed something with the patch:
http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5s-latest-update-reportedly-degrades-performance/

Dunno, still didn't buy that game. Not paying 60 bucks for 3 years old game. :D
I'm patiently waiting for at least -50% discount.

And yes, you can always upgrade desktop PC.

"ceejay402;13850989" wrote:
you can pick either digital or disc or both. :)

Thanks! But how do I do that?

if you want to do digital just install origin on the new computer login into the origin acct with sims and go under my games to install. the disc part sorry is a bit fuzzy for me ive only done digital i would again install origin login and then put in discs and then follow its commands.