Cannot start the process when the game is running
Hi I recently (a few weeks ago) bought a new macbook pro. I installed all of my sims 3 games through origin, installed the latest super-patch, and had no problems with that. However, when I try to...
View ArticleCan't Download From Sims 3 Store
When I try to download from the Sims 3 Store I get this pop up that says "The application “The Sims™ 3” is not open anymore." I have the Sims 3 launcher open when it happens. I don't know how to fix...
View ArticleMixing digital downloads and cd copies of expansions
Hi all, I was just wondering if it's possible to have downloaded expansions in my game with disk copies installed. In other words I downloaded the sims 3 onto my desktop as well as my laptop and I...
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Collecting information about Origin on Mac
Hello fellow Mac simmers I am trying to collect information on Origin for Mac. I don't use it myself, since all my games are on discs, but I see increasing numbers of Mac simmers downloading digital...
View ArticleSims 3 and Sierra
Upgraded to Sierra today and Sims 3 seems to run just fine. Haven't played any but did start up the game to make sure that it started up. ***Edit*** It's plays very smoothly and wonderfully under...
View ArticleI'm about to upgrade my operating system
So I'm going to have to bite the bullet and upgrade my OS, and since it's been a while, this is going to involve taking my Mac in to the genius bar after backing up everything. My question is -- how...
View ArticleSims 3 not working with El Captain update.
I was playing it 2 days before I updated my computer, now it says it can't read the disc. I'm using a expansion pack I downloaded. It loads up the launcher then you can click and it loads up to the get to
View ArticleDisc won't read
I recently purchased a new Sims 3 starter pack for my Mac. It installed fine but every time I try to play the game the dashboard says there is no disc. I'm not sure if this is an optical drive issue or...
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Update 30th August 2015 - Thanks to @tmethei, @the11thmoon, @wendyp7 for detailing their graphics cards and posting how they fixed their issue. We finally now have a fix that works! I've written a...
View ArticleCan't log in through Sims3 Launcher
Hello, Has anyone had any issues logging in to the launcher? The launcher won't let me sign in, and it won't save my account name or password. I enter the information, the prompt closes, and goes back...
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Can my MacBook handle sims 3?
I have a MacBook Pro early 2011 13 inch. It's runs OS X El Captian. Processor: 2.3 Ghz intel core i5 Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDr3 Graphics: intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB - What settings can it be high...
View ArticleGame Crashing/Menu Backgrounds Not Showing Up
Hi, everyone! I'm new here, and made an account just to post about this. I used to have the Sims 3 on my old 2011 Mac, along with the Pets expansion pack. It ran fine on there. Recently, I updated to a...
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A Mac User's Best Friend!/PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING ANY NEW PROBLEM...
First of all, I'd really like to thank BlueBellFlora for all the work, time and patience that she has put into researching and putting together many tips and tricks for the Mac users. This is a Mac...
View ArticleSims 3 on Mac
Okay so I'm going to try to be brief, but here's my problem. I just spent a couple hours of my night trying to get the Sims 3 to work on OS X El Capitan. I have gone between calls to EA and calls to...
View ArticleIs it really worth to buy Sims 3 on Mac?
I recently decided to buy Sims 3 on Mac as I do love the sims series, and as I was an avid Sims 2 fan, I wanted to buy the Sims 3. But I'm beginning to regret my decision. I foolishly bought it...
View ArticleNO DISK AUTHORISATION - HELP?
Hey!. I was wondering if anyone could help me. For a while, I have been having problems with my Sims. Whenever I try to play it keeps on saying: "No Disk Authorisation." I was playing Sims 3...
View ArticleLimiting FPS on Mac?
Hi all, I decided to install The Sims 3 on my MacBook Air a couple days ago, and I'm getting 80+ FPS in Bridgeport (I'm happy, but my laptop gets really hot, about 75-80C). This used to happen in The...
View ArticleSims 3 not working anymore!
I have been playing sims for over a year with no problems at all, until i purchased the Fast Lane Stuff expansion pack. Now I can't play anything, the "An unknown error has occurred" box just appears....
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Sims 4 Overheating?
So, I have a Macbook Air (who, of course I named Simon) which is about 3 months old or so. Since I usually spent my time playing The Sims 4 on my old Toshiba laptop, I decided to download Origin on ol'...
View ArticleIssue clicking objects in Sims 3... can anyone help?
Hello all, I have just installed my Sims 3 games (have all EP's and most SP's) and am playing on a 27" retina iMac, but using bootcamp and playing on Windows 10. When I click objects, it often seems...
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