#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT HOW TO#
#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT FOR MAC OSX#
#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT UPDATE#
#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT PATCH#

#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT HOW TO#

I also have this instructional post about how to successfully install Store content separately.Д®ssentially the Launcher and Origin are not talking to each other properly. There have ALWAYS been issues installing content through the Launcher, this is nothing new, but after having done some proper testing and actually understanding what is going on with this updated version I can post about it. Was this article helpful? 42% of 1721 players found this article helpful.There are lots of threads and posts highlighting the issues with installing external content into the game since the Sims 3 64-bit was released.

If you see an installed version cannot be detected error, try again and run the super-patcher as an administrator.

If you see version number 1.67.62, youвЂ™re all set.

Run the launcher and hover your mouse pointer over the icon in the bottom-left of the launcher window.

When youвЂ™re done patching, check that you have the correct version.

To extract and install it, double-click on the downloaded file.

The PC super-patcher works for all regions of the game.

Download the super-patcher for PC here.

If you do want to install from your game disks, you need to use the super-patcher. We recommend that you download and install your game through Origin, so that you get all the latest updates and have access to the most recent launcher and expansion manager.

#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT UPDATE#

If you play on PC, you can update your game directly through Origin. Ignore the message and continue installing your packs.Д®xpand for instructions installing the super-patcher on your PC. If you installed the super-patcher and then install expansion packs or stuff packs, you may see an error message saying the game version is different than expected.

Wait for the update to finish installing.

Click on the UpdateВ button in the bottom-right of the Finder Window.

Click on The Sims 3 game iconВ once to highlight it.

In the FinderВ window, go to ApplicationsВ and select The Sims 3В folder.

If asked, enter your administrator password.

Double-click the plumbob icon to run the super-patcher.

#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT PATCH#

When the patch is ready to install youвЂ™ll see a green plumbob icon.

Wait for the patch to extract (this can take a little time).

How long it takes depends on your internet connection speed. The super-patcher file is large and might take a while to download.

Press the spacebarВ to exit Quick View mode.Дownload the super-patcher for your regionД¬lick on the link that matches your region number to download the super-patcher:.Find the last number in the version вЂ“ thatвЂ™s your region code.Check the version number listed under ClientBuild.Press the spacebarВ to open the file in Quick View Mode.Right-click the file named istВ to highlight it.Right-click on the game icon and select Show Package Contents.Open Finder, go to ApplicationsВ and select The Sims 3В folder.If youвЂ™ve installed more than the base game, or have a version number that doesnвЂ™t end with 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7, youвЂ™ll need to manually check your region in the game files: If it isnвЂ™t, follow the steps below to find the region code.Find the last digit in the version number вЂ“ thatвЂ™s your region code.Check the version number in the bottom left corner of the launcher window.

If you have only installed The Sims 3 (with no expansions, worlds, or stuff packs), you can check your region version from the launcher: If you already know which region version you have, skip to the next section.

#HOW TO INSTALL SIMS 3 STORE CONTENT FOR MAC OSX#

The super-patcher you need for Mac OSX depends on the region of the version youвЂ™re installing. If youвЂ™re playing on PC, we recommend that you update your game directly through Origin.Д®xpand for instructions on checking your region, downloading the super-patcher, and extracting and running it on your Mac. PC players can use the super-patcher as well. If youвЂ™re playing on Mac, you need to use The Sims 3 super-patcher to update yourВ game.

How to install sims 3 store content