I already own this game and played on windows 8, but I uninstalled it and then reinstalled it and it doesn't work. What do I do to continue playing?
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You need to go into the origin account you created to play the game and make sure you install all updates before attempting to play or game will have issues. You can access all your sim stuff on origin you may have to enter license code but once it's there you can access it from anywhere.
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Well in my previous posts you can read the proper steps for installing. Ok the game that you had was Sims 3? By itself? if so there are going to be different software #'s associated with each game regardless of whether this is the same game. Are you talking about the Starter pack all together?
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i don't know what version of windows you are currently using. i have had windows 7 professional and this game played easily. try it! i'm sure you'll enjoy the games. hope this answers your question.
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I would uninstall and istall the game reboot your computer it could just be you need to update your computer first
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I play mine on windows 8.1 right click your desktop icon and go into properties and than comparability, go down the windows list and find which one looks best on your computer. Might also be an in game graphics setting and might be on Low, check that first.
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Look for Youda games that make the game.I don't have windows 8.1 yet. It works great on our computers.Hope that helps!Mary
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I have windows 7. The game will sometimes crash. Go right into the start icon.relaunch the program. It will take you where it crashed you will not lose any progress
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I haven't found any problems w/ playing this game on Windows 8, I have been playing for approx. one month.
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Are you sure that the problem come from the key? It's hard to tell without information how you cannot play. I have problem as well, first I cannot install the game because the disc has some scratches so I try the steam version instead. After I play for a while, my computer got update and I cannot start the game, so I change the graphic setting and it work just fine. If your problem is similar to mine, I suggest changing the game setting to minimum requirement and try to start the game. Hope this help.
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I'm not so sure. All I remember was I returned this game since it's not working properly for some reason. Sorry if I'm not so much of a help.
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You should look here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=282196403 After the game was rereleased on Steam, a Windows 8 user wrote a Steam guide on how to fix it to work on Windows 8. Note that this is done for the Steam edition. It's almost the same as the disc version, but instead of being under Steam&gt;Steamapps&gt;common it would be under its own little folder in Program Files, or under a Microprose folder.
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It does not work on Windows 8.1. Gets an error and I have not found a workaround and EA has not replied how to fix it.
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It's a very old game and just doesn't want to work with newer computers. You might try compatibility mode as suggested by B Slater, but don't hold your breath. Sorry.
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Yes, I just installed it on Windows 8.1 64-bit. Just remember to manually navigate to the installation directory to find the executables for your games, which you can create shortcuts for.
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I believe it is the game, I have tried running it on Windows XP, 7 and 8 and it freezes on all of them. There is an issue with the game.
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Hi sweetronna, my only suggestion would be to uninstall, then re-install the game. I haven't had any trouble and I too love this game. If you have other games and they are not affected, then try to uninstall then re-install. If you are having over-all program problems you might need a computer tech to help solve this.
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Yes! But not all of the new Win8 functions work. Not a problem though. The game plays better on Win8 than the older platforms.
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I would try to install using compatibility mode then try to run game in compatibility mode. If that doesn't work try running directly from install folder in compatibility mode and as administrator. Some games will not work on 8.1 though.