*MUST READ* How to install The Sims 3 correctly.

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Hello everyone,

Seen the fact that a lot people are having problems with The Sims 3, while it works just fine, I decided to create this "guide" to show you how to install The Sims 3 correctly. If you do it this way, you'll automatically get the latest working version of the game. The steps aren't hard to understand, just READ CAREFULLY and DO NOT skip any steps!

So, these are the steps (AGAIN: do not do anything else, just do EXACTLY as written below).

(Extra note: if you are unable to 'reach' the download sites for the Ultimate fix and/or the manual patch, temporarily disable any browser adblockers; please refer to the disclaimer here for more information about the topic).

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Updated on: 6-12-2013

1. Download and install the The Sims 3 base game. (You may skip the "# Crack" folder. You DO NOT need to use the "# Crack"!)

2. After installing the base game, RE-DOWNLOAD and RE-APPLY this manual patch: https://www.games4theworld.club/t1870-can-t-update-the-sims-3-to-v1-67-fix-manual-patch (The Mac version of the manual patch can be downloaded HERE)

3. Install any expansion or stuff packs that you want. You can install as many as you want. (You may skip all the "# Crack" folders. You DO NOT need to use any "# Crack" folders!)

4. Finally we have to crack the game; RE-DOWNLOAD the latest version of our Ultimate Fix here: https://www.games4theworld.club/t752-the-sims-3-ultimate-fix-should-fix-most-of-your-problems

5. Open the "# Crack" folder in the Ultimate Fix and drag & drop the .exe and .dll file in there to exactly: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin   and choose "Copy and Replace" on the pop-up that appears, telling you the files already exist in that folder.
(If you downloaded and installed your base game via Origin, the crack goes into this folder instead: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 3\Game\Bin )

6. Start the game and... ENJOY playing!

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Extra note: all those folders in the Fix ARE NOT cracks, those are the original files needed to update the game, without getting the "Invalid File" error. The only crack files needed are the .dll and the .exe file in the "# Crack" folder.


Extra note 2: You'll need at least one of the following:

The Sims 3: Generations 
The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff
The Sims 3: Pets
The Sims 3: Master Suite
The Sims 3: Showtime
The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats Stuff
The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff
The Sims 3: Supernatural
The Sims 3: Seasons
The Sims 3: 70's, 80's & 90's Stuff
The Sims 3: University Life
The Sims 3: Island Paradise
The Sims 3: Movie Stuff
The Sims 3: Into the Future

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!! APPRECIATE IT

Thanks !

literally made an account just to say i love u guys i have been looking for 3 days finally im able to play yes!!!!!! unstressed finally:)))))))) 

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!! Thank you, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

For everything!!!! The Ultimate Fix, the games, the tutorials!!

This is the first time I've ever seed a game because IT'S WORTH IT. ASDFGHJKL.
I'm hysterical so much right now. I love you guys so much!!

Thank you

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't read those instructions before. First time I installed those expansion packs (up to University Life) was years ago and that was when Island Paradise was not out (EDIT: Which it worked btw). When I tried to install all of the expansion packs (after when the Sims 4 was out due to all of the bugs), I had issues where the loading main menu background was all cleared out (instead of the Into the Future background..... that and I didn't see the Maxis logo. I didn't even assumed that the expansions would be ignored). I will take the listed expansions into consideration (where it is to install The Sims 3 + one eligible expansion with the star).... Hopifully that should make my playtesting worth while.

Hello. I am here to say thanks to the people who helped me install the game, but I dont actually know where or how to do so, Im not sure if I should create a new topic for this and Im new to this place so please excuse me if this is not the right way... Also apparently I cannot send private messages yet so I was just looking for a way to say thanx to angel1437 and the people who helped me : )

Awesome!! Thank you G4TW!! I had the base game and seasons,did all the install and manual update patch,and used the ultimate fix.Worked great.I got bored with seasons (not much content) and thought I'd give it a shot and download Showtime.I had dumped all the download files from the base and seasons,and was just running on the no CD crack.I downloaded G4TW showtime,Boom..unreal it works perfect,without having to re-install everything.Great job you guy's!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS I CANT BELIEVE I ACTUALLY DID THIS THANKS TO YOU ALL OMG IM SHOCKED IM JUST SMILING SO BIG THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

Trying this right now, hope it works!

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Thank you!!!

Debbyx, If you read the instructions carefully and did things correct, the game will work for sure, don't worry, I did it and it works perfectly.

Works perfectly!

:)this work better then the real game I waste cash buying,this version don't need;Origin and download manager to be install and it work offline also.

Thank you very much

This is very good

Thank you very much G4TW!!!

thanks!!!!!

HI,i followed all the instructions and the fix one and it works just..perfect!!!
thank you very much!!

You are incredible tried for months for the sims 3 all in one to work (still would br if not for you) Amazing.

OMG it really works on mine! Thanks a lot for the help! 
Had been trying to update the newest patch that is suitable for all my expansions and have reinstalled it like thousand times yet never worked. 
Thank god I found you! XD

Posting once again to thank you guys for this! 
Had to reinstall the game due to one of the 0x00 errors (seems to be a thing every 6 months now) and this guide was, once again, a life-saver! 

This is the page where i come back whenever i have to re-install Sims 3. Had graphics issues so updated everything and re-installed again. Wasn't a member that time so i couldn't say how thankful i am to you guys out here for this guide and the downloads!

Sincerely, thanks G4tw!!!

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