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Move your cursor over the game cover and click on the information (letter i) and then click on the install button from there. When downloading from Origin, do NOT use the first install icon.

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The latest version can be downloaded from here: ДЄdditional advice on how to download games (thank you Tremayne for this tip): If you already have Origin on your Mac but are having problems with downloading or installing games, delete the client and download a new copy (this sometimes fixes issues with downloading).

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If you use any mods or custom content, be sure to remove them before patching.Дownload and install the Origin client for Mac and make sure it is up-to-date. Instructions and the links to the downloads can be found in the Mac section of the forums at here: Be aware that if you are using a disc you need to choose the correct 'regional' file but if you are using digital download through Origin then you should use the file designated 'region 7'. It is important to download the Mac version rather than the PC version, and to pick the right one for your region.

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It is then better to download and apply the manual superpatch. Many simmers find that patching their game via the Game Updates tab of the Launcher does not work properly. Further information on the cumulative manual superpatch Then install any EPs and SPs that you own, in order of release date.Дў.

Be sure to choose the right file - there are various 'regional' files for disc-users and one designated region 7 for Origin-users.Д¬heck that your game works properly.

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If you cannot update via the Launcher, download and apply the latest cumulative manual patch (called the superpatch) for Mac. BluebellFlora's website provides a guide on how to do this:ДЄfter cleanly uninstalling, install the base game and patch it up to date. These files may conflict with future installations. When you uninstall TS3 games on your Mac using the uninstaller, the game leaves behind stray files and isn't completely removed from your computer. To keep hold of the other things (houses etc) you may need to retain other files from within Documents/Electronic Arts/TheSims3 Your Saves folder will only retain your saved games. See the next post for details and follow the links to yet more details. It's best to cleanly uninstall, then install the base game and patch it up to date, then install the expansions in publication order. doing that for all 20 expansions/stuff packs that I have? Or what would be the best way to install everything again? And last thing, when I reinstall the game do I need to just install sims 3, lauch it, patch, close, then install world adventures, launch it, patch, close, etc. Also it says to save a copy of the saves folder, but does that save all my households I created as well, because some of my households are not in my games that I have playing, just in my library of households to pick from. My game works and all expansions work, just having some issues that it is causing my computer problems and need to do a clean install. This folder is no where to be found, where is another location where this folder might be and should I be concerned that it is hidden or missing or for whatever reason they say I am supposed to have it but I dont. Looking at the instructions online and making sure I can do all the steps there is a step in there which says to go to your library preferences and delete a folder entitled 'cider preferences'. So I believe I am going to have to uninstall reinstall sims along with every expansion pack. doing that for all 20 expansions/stuff packs that I have? Or what would be the best way to install everything wrote: