I uninstalled everything this time, base game included, I even manually went through my registry to make sure everything was gone, no trace.or so I thought. I then installed one of the EPs again only for it to refuse, again saying 'Base Game not installed'. With just base game installed I ran it, it worked fine.
THE SIMS 3 EXPANSION PACK WILL NOT DOWNLOAD PC
Well after much messing about, and TWO days later, I found the issue and feel I must get the solution online for any peeps struggling in the future.īecause I didn't know what else to do I uninstalled EVERYTHING Sims 3 related on my PC except for the base game, thinking that was the part not working correctly. I had this problem, I scoured the internet which showed a swath of peeps experiencing the same trouble with no clear solution.
THE SIMS 3 EXPANSION PACK WILL NOT DOWNLOAD HOW TO
If anyone has any suggestions on how to install the remaining expansion packs I would GREATLY appreciate it, as I have been having these difficulties for the past two days and can't seem to find any answers in the forum. I have also uninstalled Origin and installed it again in order to make sure that I have the latest updates. I have attempted uninstalling The Sims 3 and then re-installing it, again World Adventures has been the only game that will install.
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However each time I attempt to install any of the other games, Install Wizard opens the game, with the primary photo, the bar loads completely and then it tells me that I need to install the Sims 3 in order to install any of these games. I have been able to install World Adventures without a problem and have enjoyed playing the game.
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I should also mention that these games are all discs, not downloads from the store. I should mention that my game is up to date and I have downloaded all Patches for the games. I have successfully installed the Sims 3 onto my Computer (Windows XP) and am able to play the original, base game without difficulties. I have been a long time fan of The Sims since the original series was created and have never had a problem with installing games until I had to deal with Origin.