What Windows does Sims 3 work on?

The Sims 3 will run on PC system with Windows XP and upwards. Looking for an upgrade? Try our easy to use The Sims 3 set up guides to find the best, cheapest cards. Filter for The Sims 3 graphics card comparison and CPU compare.
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What Windows do you need for Sims 3?

System requirements Windows minimum requirements OS: XP SP2 / Vista SP1 / Windows 7 CPU: For XP 2.0GHz P4 processor or equivalent; For Windows Vista and Windows 7 2.4GHz P4 processor or equivalent RAM: For XP 1GB RAM / Windows Vista and Windows 7 1.5GB RAM* Hard Drive: At least 7.1GB of hard drive space with at least ...
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Can Sims 3 be played on Windows 10?

Download and install Steam.

Several EA games are available on Steam, including The Sims 3 and all of its expansions. You can download Steam from https://store.steampowered.com/ . The Mac version of The Sims 3 is not available through Steam. Steam only supports Windows 10 and later versions.
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Can I run Sims 3 on Windows 11?

Sims 3 runs fine in Windows 11, and there aren't any issues with your computer's hardware. The one thing you may need to do is manually install DirectX 9, but that's a one-time fix. It's also a good idea to manually limit your in-game framerates since your graphics card is fast enough to generate wildly high fps.
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What systems can you play Sims 3 on?

It was released on June 2, 2009, for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, and smartphone versions. Console versions were released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS in October 2010 and a month later for Wii. The Windows Phone version was released on October 15, 2010.
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Can you play Sims 3 on a Chromebook?

no you cannot play the SIms... The Chromebook is Google based and the EA/Origin is WIndows based. If you want to play the Sims, get you a laptop that is Windows based..
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Can I play Sims 3 on any laptop?

You will need at least 5 GB of free disk space to install the game. These requirements are very low - any PC should be able to run this game no problem, with the graphics turned down.
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Why is Sims 3 not launching EA app Windows 11?

It's usually due to corrupt or missing registry entries, so the best thing to do here is to clean-uninstall and reinstall Sims 3 and the EA App. Start with Sims 3: Put aside your Sims 3 folder in Documents\Electronic Arts and rename it to something that doesn't include the words "Sims 3."
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Does Sims 3 run better on Steam?

Sims 3 runs beautifully on my pc, even in troublesome worlds like Island Paradise. Its very slow and laggy via the EA app, but smooth and fast via Steam. If you do have trouble, there are guides to help, there are the NRAAS mods and the Lazy Duchess mods.
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Does Sims 3 work on Steam?

The Sims™ 3 on Steam. The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
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Why is my Sims 3 not responding Windows 10?

Restart your computer, hit Windows key-i, select Update & Security, and click the button to check for updates. If any install, restart again afterwards. If you still can't play, try updating the driver for your graphics chip.
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Can I install Sims 3 without Origin?

How do I play Sims 3 without Origin? Install from optical media and do not patch to 1.69 (it's OK to patch to 1.67). Once you're at the 1.69 patch level, you're locked to Origin. Alternatively, buy the game, EPs and SPs from Steam.
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Where should Sims 3 be installed?

if you play on PC, it'll be in the Local Disk (C Drive) > Program Files (x86) > Electronic Arts. This will have folders for the base game as well as any DLC.
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How much is Sims 3 with all expansions?

As for DLC/the game itself, the total is $439.81.
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Which is better Sims 3 or 4?

Sims 3 has way more content and you can play as different life states, it has toddlers, etc but lacks in an emotional way that makes the Sims less realistic.. Sims 4 is better graphically and the various emotional states your Sims can reach are just... brilliant.
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Do you need a good PC for Sims 3?

The Sims 3 can run on any computer that has a quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM and a budget to midrange card, using an ordinary, run of the mill hard drive.
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Why is my Sims 3 so laggy?

As you might have noticed, EA worlds are filled with routing issues, which can contribute to lag more than any other error. As more Sims are generated, there are more ways they can get stuck and slow the game down.
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Should I buy Sims 3 on Origin or Steam?

So if you do want most or all packs, buying through Steam is a lot cheaper. You can register your Steam-bought content in Origin as well. That won't help with the current download issue, but it will give you extra SimPoints to use on the store site: 1000 each for the base game and World Adventures.
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Why did Sims 3 stop working?

Sometimes a problem with custom content can cause a crash when you're loading into your game. The quick way to check if this is happening is to disable custom content in the launcher and try the game again. Exit the Sims 3 launcher completely. Restart it, then click on Installed Content.
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How to launch Sims 3 without EA app?

You do not need to do anything special because Origin will be in offline mode. Without using Origin, you can still just click on the Sims 3 icon that shows up on your desktop after it's been installed. Press the big circle button with a play symbol on it on the left side of The Sims 3 launcher to start your game.
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How do I get Sims 3 to work on EA app?

If you still get the same error with a new save in the new Sims 3 folder, restart your computer and disable your antivirus, then test again. As long as you don't open anything other than Sims 3 and the EA App, your computer should be safe. If you only use Windows Defender, disable Controlled Folder Access instead.
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Can a normal laptop run Sims?

Absolutely. Sims 4 is designed to be accessible and can run on regular laptops with moderate specifications. However, a gaming laptop will offer a smoother, more immersive experience.
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Is The Sims 3 CPU intensive?

@katelynwstxoxo Relatively speaking, Sims 3 is more demanding of the GPU than the CPU. But it's not particularly demanding for either component by the standards of modern gaming computers. A GTX 1050 ti and a high-end CPU from a decade ago can handle ultra graphics settings.
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Why can't I play Sims on my laptop?

Sometimes this can be caused by corrupted local data and these need to be deleted. Please open this folder: C:\ProgramData\Origin\Llocal Data)\The Sims 4 and delete the content. After that the game should become active in Origin again and you should be able to click on Play again.
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Why can't you play Sims on Chromebook?

No, the Sims 4 does not run on a Chromebook. Sims 4 needs either MacOS or Windows to run. There's also a console version available for XBox 1 and PS4. Chromebooks run Chrome OS which is a different kind of operating system.
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