How To Install The Sims 4 In A New Computer?

"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! This was pretty detailed! :smile:

It's not brand new because the one with the specs I wantedn would be REALLY expensive, I wanted a "gaming PC" I guess... I got it from a technician who basically build it for me and it was incredibly cheap for what it is!

Here are the specs:

Processor: Intel Xeon CPU E5530 @ 2.40 GHz (8 CPUs)
HDD Space: 1.5 TB
RAM: 12 GB (12288 MB)
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2 GB (Although it says 4095 MB in the dxdiag thing...).

So yeah! :smiley:

"emmaning;13853349" wrote:
There's also a new installation method.
Use your old PC and transfer its documents + game files to a usb stick (might want a 16gb usb stick here) and then plug it into your PC, install it and enjoy :)

I did, on a DVD, but will that install the game? o.O

"marioXtremo;13853401" wrote:

"emmaning;13853349" wrote:
There's also a new installation method.
Use your old PC and transfer its documents + game files to a usb stick (might want a 16gb usb stick here) and then plug it into your PC, install it and enjoy :)

I did, on a DVD, but will that install the game? o.O

Yes it will.
A dvd, external hard drive & usb stick should all work.
I only said usb because you can get them really cheap and easy to use.

"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.

....
@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. :)

"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.

....
@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

"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.

....
@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

Yeah, I did step 2 and it worked! It didn't even ask for the key or took that long to install the whole thing! :smile:

"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.

....
@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 :)

Ppl, there will be no registry corruption on a new machine.
As I mentioned, Origin will verify files. But it won't just check installation files, it'll also check the registry too and add missing keys - these don't exist on a new machine.

"marioXtremo;13853390" wrote:
's not brand new because the one with the specs I wantedn would be REALLY expensive, I wanted a "gaming PC" I guess... I got it from a technician who basically build it for me and it was incredibly cheap for what it is!

Here are the specs:

Processor: Intel Xeon CPU E5530 @ 2.40 GHz (8 CPUs)
HDD Space: 1.5 TB
RAM: 12 GB (12288 MB)
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2 GB (Although it says 4095 MB in the dxdiag thing...).

So yeah! :smiley:

What the...
Kill the techician! :D
Xeon (hyperthreaded to octacore)... What are you planning to do there, play three different Sims 4 games at the same time on virtual machines? :D
These CPUs are ment for servers (and workstations that can make use of it's specific architecture), not for games.

The GPU... Not sure how that went cheaper than a better nVidia GPU, maybe he got it somewhere for a halved price though:
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-6950-vs-GeForce-GTX-760

Anyway, for what it is, it's okay machine, but is not gaming machine really. This xeon CPU is dirt cheap, but it's slow and games want speed.
However, if you're onto studying IT, or plan it, you'll adore that baby. I actually wonder if anyone, except you, plays Sims on Xeon processor. Wouldn't surprise if there is noone, which will make you unique simmer. :D

The actual bad news?
Windows 10 and it's directX 12 that is arriving in a couple of weeks.

As you know, okay, don't know but suspect ;), current operating systems and apps cannot use integrated graphics card and deticated one at the same time (apart from multi output display support). There are solutions to use two or more dedicated cards at the same time, but those have to be of the same manufacturer.
DirectX 12 which comes with win10 will be capable of using all GPUs in the machine at the same time regardless of the manufacturer. Won't go into more technicals as it's not the point here. The point is that Xeon CPU above doesn't have integrated Intel HD and with new windows you won't see any possible game performance boost. :(

Joxer I agree the odds are less but you are also assuming that this is one of the first things installed. Im also not aware of origin adding missing keys do you know more about this?

But ultimately the only real guarentee of no problems is doing a clean install and your step 2 worked :)