Why is Sims 3 not working on my Mac?

Why is Sims 3 not working on my Mac?

Uninstall The Sims 3. Reinstall The Sims 3 and update it(if you’re using Origin) or run the superpatcher (if you’re using disks). Then, install your expansions one by one. If you’re playing on disk, find the proper installation order for expansions here.

Can you play Sims 3 on Mac without disc?

Re: sims 3 mac no cd You can not run the game with an iso file. You can install EA Origin for mac and install the digital download version (free). You need to unistall the disc version and install the download version.

How do you fix unknown error on Sims 3 Mac?

Purge RAM before launching the game. If your Mac is a 2013 or later model, check your graphics card/chip is supported and add the details to the game files if necessary. Go into Documents > Electronic Arts and move the Sims 3 folder to your desktop then try launching the game again.

Does Sims 3 still work on Mac?

EA has been working on re-releasing The Sims 3 so that new and old Mac players can once again enjoy the game. The game will not re-release as an update but as an entirely “new” game, which is why players will need to re-download it. TS3 will be updated to support 64-Bit and Metal.

Does Sims 3 run well on MacBook Pro?

The Sims 3 is not compatible on Macs which only have integrated Intel Iris graphics. The Sims 4 works fine but your Mac may struggle as the game progresses and you add more EPs as you have integrated graphics (dedicated graphics are preferable when it comes to gaming).

Is a MacBook good for playing Sims?

There are many other suitable options for a Sims 4 laptop out there, like the newer MacBook Pros (2014 onwards) and the MacBook Air (2015 onwards), which can run the game with pretty much all the expansions at low to medium graphics settings.

How do I install Sims 3 disc on Mac?

Open Origin, select your Games Library, click on the Sims 3 then the Extra Content tab and locate Ambitions. Next click on the Download button and follow any prompts about the disk space it will use. Ambitions should start downloading.

Why can’t I play the Sims 3 on Origin?

You might’ve left the game running in the background or something, try opening your task manager and look for Sims 3 Launcher, click on it and then end task, now try opening it again!

Does The Sims 3 work on Macbook Air 2020?

Sims 3 for Mac will be updated to support 64-bit (finally!) Requirements will be a Mac running macOS 10.9 Mavericks or later and be Metal supported.

Is there disc authorization failure for the Sims 3?

Disc Authorization Failure. We are unable to verify that your disc is a valid copy of The Sims 3. Pl… – Answer HQ Disc Authorization Failure. We are unable to verify that your disc is a valid copy of The Sims 3. Please contact customer support. Disc Authorization Failure. We are unable to verify that your disc is a valid copy of The Sims 3.

What to do if you Cant get The Sims 3 to play?

If you cannot get it to work, then you may wish to consider uninstalling the disc version of the game, then registering the game code on Origin so that you can download and install the digital version. This will not cost you any additional money because you already own a game code.

Do you need TS3 for a Vali disc?

We are unable to verify that your disc is a vali @alliegleek there is a patch for the pc (patch 1.69) only. Once you install Origin and get Origin to activate TS3 in Origin you do not need the disc. There is data that is burned to the optical disc in a way that is called over burning.