Origin trying to update MySims
Hello! I have MySims (2008), and I bought it and installed it through Origin. Origin has been trying to update this old game and it isn't letting me play unless I update it. Which, of course, isn't w...
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@eliii_b Although I cannot check right now because Origin keeps throwing an error when I try to download it, I believe that MySims uses a legacy installer so Origin updates should not be present for it. Have you had any luck launching the game while Origin is closed, using the MySims executable?
Either way, try clearing Origin cache and see if that does anything.
https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/
im having this same problem, just cleared all the cache and went through all the troubleshoots i could do. I really love this game as well, this is so sad
- @Freydaleah Are you able to launch the game with Origin closed, or does it immediately open Origin when you try to play?
It’s been a while since I last played it, but I believe I was able to play with Origin closed, which is the case with some older games.
Do you have an option to Repair the game instead of updating, when you right-click on the game in your library?I am unable to open it without origin, and it doesnt give me the option to repair it either.
@Freydaleah , can you play offline? You may have to if Origin keeps trying to "update" it.
