How to migrate The Sims 3 Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs games from the old laptop to a new computer

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I am writing to you this message because I need some help regarding The Sims 3 and its EP and SP installation.

I own all of the EPs and SPs of the Sims 3 game and I actually have the original physical version of the games which come with the CDs and the boxes but all of them were installed on my old computer (laptop) which I do not use anymore because it is too old to run the games .The question is how am I able to have all of the EP and SP I originally own on my new computer. Can I do that by copy/pasting the original EA folder and what's inside or there's another way.All of my CDs are legal but I hadn't thought of signing them up with Origin back then and I have a big problem now.Please help me! The only CD I still have is the base game The Sims 3 and TS3 and Into the Future I've lost the other CDs since I didn't need them for playing the game!!! I really need some help.What should I do to solve this problem?

Best Answer

feasible; probability of success: low. probability for error : HIGH

You need to use the same user name on your new computer.

You would need to copy, and place in the same-named locations:

  • the My Games \ EA folder

  • the entire game

And then export/import all relevant registry entries.*

And possibly several other steps that I can't remember, because I probably just went the easy route. I don't think there's any other files in e.g., "AppData".

There are websites that will generate registry entries for you, provided you have the CD keys. Which you should still have on the cases.

You're also in luck, because Into the Future is the disk you'll need to run the game.

*I leave you little instruction here, as you should be well-versed before you even touch the registry on your new computer.

Moving game to new computer without disc?

'If you no longer have the disks, I recommend registering your games in Origin which will give you a digital download copy of the games. You need the serial numbers from the box or manual to do that; if those are also missing you can find them on your desktop if the games are still installed.' –Carl's

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