How to Play Sims 3 Without the CD

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to the official Origin website at https://www.origin.com/en-us/about.

   Origin is an online gaming platform by EA that allows you to purchase and download games, including those you’ve already purchased in the past.
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   Step 2: Click on “Download Origin

   ,,,, If you no longer have access to the game manual, you can find the code in your PC’s registry or in Terminal if using Mac OS X.
   
   Windows:
   Sign in as the administrator, open File Explorer, and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Electronic Arts > Sims > EP or SP > ergc.
   
   The code is displayed on the right under “Data.”Mac OS X:
   Launch Finder, navigate to Utilities > Terminal, then enter the following code: cat Library/Preferences/The\ Sims\ 3\ Preferences/system.reg |grep
   -A1 ergc.
   
   After pressing “Enter,” the product code is displayed on the second line under the game description.,, The Sims 3 will now be available in your list of games. , If your original game was bundled with Sims 3 expansion packs, the downloads for these expansion packs will also be available. , Going forward, you can now play the game directly from Origin without the CD.
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   Step 3: ” then select the option to download Origin for your Windows or Mac computer.

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   Step 4: Select the option to save the file

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   Step 5: then double-click on the Origin installation file.

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   Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Origin on your computer.

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   Step 7: Select the option to launch Origin when installation is complete.

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   Step 8: Click on “Menu” and select “Redeem Product Code.” The product code

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   Step 9: also known as the serial key

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    Step 10: is printed at the back of your Sims 3 game manual.

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    Step 11: Enter your Sims 3 product code

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    Step 12: then click “Next.”

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    Step 13: Click on “My Games” in the Origin client.

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    Step 14: Select the option to download The Sims 3 to your computer.

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    Step 15: Select the option to launch The Sims 3 when the download is complete.

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