Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
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Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Guest Wed 26 Nov 2014, 17:10
Hi, I've recently just purchased a new laptop and I was wondering if I could transfer all my Sims 3 files from my desktop to my laptop? I've already installed the sims 3 onto my laptop, What I want to do is transfer my files liked my mods, saved games, and expansions onto this laptop 
Like, could I email them to myself or something??
Like, could I email them to myself or something??
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by The_gh0stm4n Wed 26 Nov 2014, 17:58
jiae wrote:Hi, I've recently just purchased a new laptop and I was wondering if I could transfer all my Sims 3 files from my desktop to my laptop? I've already installed the sims 3 onto my laptop, What I want to do is transfer my files liked my mods, saved games, and expansions onto this laptop
Like, could I email them to myself or something??
Hello jiae,
You must focus on your folder "The Sims 3", located in Documents/Electronic Arts. So on the one computer that has your mods, savegames and so on, go to that location, and COPY the folder "The Sims 3", for example onto a USB flashdrive or external hard-drive.
And then you must plug that device, which you just used for copying the folder onto, to the other computer. Then you simply copy + paste the folder "The Sims 3" (from the flashdrive/external drive) into the appropriate location of the other computer, Documents/Electronic Arts. If prompted, select "merge folders" and also "copy and replace" for all files.
And that should do, good luck !
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Guest Thu 27 Nov 2014, 19:38
Ok thanks, I will have to buy another usb I guess because the one I have doesnt have enough space
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Admin Thu 27 Nov 2014, 20:43
Hi there,
You can use all kinds of methods, if the USB stick method doesn't work for you.
For example, you can pack all the files in a .RAR file and then upload that .RAR file to a website like MEGA.
Then download the file on your other PC and extract the .rar file. Then do as Carlos explained.
Good luck!
You can use all kinds of methods, if the USB stick method doesn't work for you.
For example, you can pack all the files in a .RAR file and then upload that .RAR file to a website like MEGA.
Then download the file on your other PC and extract the .rar file. Then do as Carlos explained.
Good luck!
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by The_gh0stm4n Thu 27 Nov 2014, 20:44
jiae wrote:Ok thanks, I will have to buy another usb I guess because the one I have doesnt have enough space
You don't have to transfer all the stuff at once ! Do it in steps, if your flashdrive doesn't have enough space; you don't have to buy a new flashdrive necessarily.
Theoretically, you could use a (crossover) LAN cable to connect the two computers; but I guess in your case, it would be better (for me) to suggest using a USB flashdrive. Since the method with the LAN cable will probably only confuse you even more.
Only if your USB-flash is REALLY small in terms of filespace, and it would be impractical to "switch" the drive too often between the computers, then yes, it might be worth buying something better.
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Admin wrote:Hi there,
You can use all kinds of methods, if the USB stick method doesn't work for you.
For example, you can pack all the files in a .RAR file and then upload that .RAR file to a website like MEGA.
Then download the file on your other PC and extract the .rar file. Then do as Carlos explained.
Good luck!
Isn't that a bit too much of a hassle - compared to transferring the data via USB flashdrive step-by-step ?
OK, if your USB-flashdrive is really small in size, and the folder you need to transfer is huge, then yes, it might be a feasible alternative...
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Admin Thu 27 Nov 2014, 21:36
Just providing an alternative method.Carlos wrote:Isn't that a bit too much of a hassle - compared to transferring the data via USB flashdrive step-by-step ?
If your internet speed is good and the flash drive is (indeed) very small - or if you don't have one at all, which I doubt - then it's worth trying.
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Sim Architect Fri 28 Nov 2014, 21:06
If you use a router to access the internet, maybe you can "see" each other computer if they are plugged wiredly or wirelessly to the same network...
Instead of merging the old and new "The Sims 3" folder, I would renew the one you got in your computer as "The Sims 3 - New" or anything else you like, then copy the "The Sims 3" folder from your flashdrive, Google Drive, Mega, DropBox, network etc into your "Electronic Arts" folder, where you will have, then, "The Sims 3 - New" and "The Sims 3" folders.
I tell you that because sometimes mixing old and new Sims 3 folders can cause problems, as I had before...
Your game will always use only "The Sims 3" folder. So, if you want to change to play with the "The Sims 3 - New" folder for any reason, you just need to rename "The Sims 3" folder to something else, then rename "The Sims 3 - New" back to "The Sims 3" and you will be good. Or, if you don't have anything saved into "The Sims 3 - New", you can just delete it and forget about it once your game is working properly with your saved stuff.
Ah! It won't install any expansions or stuff packs! You need to install each one manually before playing with your game, or you will lose content you had before from those expansions running in your saved games!
Happy simming!
Instead of merging the old and new "The Sims 3" folder, I would renew the one you got in your computer as "The Sims 3 - New" or anything else you like, then copy the "The Sims 3" folder from your flashdrive, Google Drive, Mega, DropBox, network etc into your "Electronic Arts" folder, where you will have, then, "The Sims 3 - New" and "The Sims 3" folders.
I tell you that because sometimes mixing old and new Sims 3 folders can cause problems, as I had before...
Your game will always use only "The Sims 3" folder. So, if you want to change to play with the "The Sims 3 - New" folder for any reason, you just need to rename "The Sims 3" folder to something else, then rename "The Sims 3 - New" back to "The Sims 3" and you will be good. Or, if you don't have anything saved into "The Sims 3 - New", you can just delete it and forget about it once your game is working properly with your saved stuff.
Ah! It won't install any expansions or stuff packs! You need to install each one manually before playing with your game, or you will lose content you had before from those expansions running in your saved games!
Happy simming!
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by The_gh0stm4n Sat 29 Nov 2014, 11:33
jiae wrote:Ok thanks, I will have to buy another usb I guess because the one I have doesnt have enough space
Yes, what Sven said in his post. It's usually better to simply use the whole folder "The Sims 3" (from the old computer), and then transfer it to the other. If you happen to have such a folder already on the new computer, then the safest thing to do (unless you know better) is to rename that one.
Can we consider this issue resolved Jiae or do you need more assistance with that ? Otherwise, I'll close the thread.
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Re: Can I transfer my Sims 3 game from one computer to another? [SOLVED]
by Guest Sun 30 Nov 2014, 02:03
Carlos wrote:jiae wrote:Ok thanks, I will have to buy another usb I guess because the one I have doesnt have enough space
Yes, what Sven said in his post. It's usually better to simply use the whole folder "The Sims 3" (from the old computer), and then transfer it to the other. If you happen to have such a folder already on the new computer, then the safest thing to do (unless you know better) is to rename that one.
Can we consider this issue resolved Jiae or do you need more assistance with that ? Otherwise, I'll close the thread.
Yes, the problem is solved. Thanks everyone!
Mod edit: thanks for the feedback.
Problem solved, topic closed.- Carlos
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