The Sims Complete Collection crack issue!

The game installed without problem (except the serial # included didn't work, had to go to smart serials to get a valid one) but when I go to move the crack into the program files (at the same location given in the installation guide) it will only allow me to create a shortcut instead of replacing the existing. & when I click the existing it requires me to insert a disk; I followed your instructions to the letter and but cannot figure out this issue.

I do not have the most experience with this subject, but am by no means technologically illiterate. Also, am working with a PC running Vista.

*UPDATE*

Opened with WinRAR archiver and moved the crack that way, but it says NO DISK IN HARD DRIVE. Then the screen goes black for a couple of seconds and then comes back.

Hi, I had this issue too, I could not for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong. When I figured it out I wanted to kick myself. This might sound weird, but make the window you're dragging the files to wider, make sure there's "empty space" where you can hover your mouse with out anything being highlighted, and drag the files to the empty space.

Make sure it asks you to replace the files.

I tried what you suggested and it still only lets me create a shortcut. Thanks anyway!