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06-10-09 12:32 PM
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No problem you guys, thanks for the feedback, glad to have helped out some more people
No problem you guys, thanks for the feedback, glad to have helped out some more people
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I've done everything like you said and there is still a disk error. I have been at it for about 2 hours now and it's so frustrating. Thank you for you advice, could you perhaps help me further to try and get to the bottom of this?
I've done everything like you said and there is still a disk error. I have been at it for about 2 hours now and it's so frustrating. Thank you for you advice, could you perhaps help me further to try and get to the bottom of this?
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Try out the 2nd solution which I posted a link to in my first post of this thread.
Try out the 2nd solution which I posted a link to in my first post of this thread.
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ummm i extracted all, then copy pasted all 4 files into the "bin" folder, but it still says i need a game disc, what did i do wrong? do i have to restart or something?

P.S. this is the guy that asked how to play the sims 3 without a disc on yahoo answers: blahblah
ummm i extracted all, then copy pasted all 4 files into the "bin" folder, but it still says i need a game disc, what did i do wrong? do i have to restart or something?

P.S. this is the guy that asked how to play the sims 3 without a disc on yahoo answers: blahblah
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NuklHed: Try my 2nd solution which I posted in the first post of this thread.
NuklHed: Try my 2nd solution which I posted in the first post of this thread.
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after the loading screen the "theres no cd" thing comes up
wat to do now =[
after the loading screen the "theres no cd" thing comes up
wat to do now =[
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jcelestain: Try my 2nd solution which I posted in the first post of this thread.
jcelestain: Try my 2nd solution which I posted in the first post of this thread.
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YESSSSS, i just got back home and tried to fix it and it worked!! i just put the files in the wrong folder, when i went to my bin folder i clicked another folder inside of it named bin and put my files there. i was supposed to put my files in the original bin folder. FYI im running vista
YESSSSS, i just got back home and tried to fix it and it worked!! i just put the files in the wrong folder, when i went to my bin folder i clicked another folder inside of it named bin and put my files there. i was supposed to put my files in the original bin folder. FYI im running vista
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Amazing job. works perfect for me! Thanks for all the help!
Amazing job. works perfect for me! Thanks for all the help!
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No problem you guys, just glad you let me know it worked and gave me the great feedback
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uhmm i can't find my bin folder?
uhmm i can't find my bin folder?
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Which operating system are you using, did you check out Davideo7's instructions on page one, step 3?

If you're using Windows Vista, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program Files (x86)Electronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, click the Circle with the Windows Flag in it at the bottom corner of your screen, than go to Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using Windows XP, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, go to My Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using a Mac, Browse to the following location on your computer:
Macintosh HDApplicationsThe Sims 3The Sims3.app (you need to right click and choose "Show Contents"!)ContentsResourcestransgamingc_driveProgram FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
Which operating system are you using, did you check out Davideo7's instructions on page one, step 3?

If you're using Windows Vista, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program Files (x86)Electronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, click the Circle with the Windows Flag in it at the bottom corner of your screen, than go to Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using Windows XP, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, go to My Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using a Mac, Browse to the following location on your computer:
Macintosh HDApplicationsThe Sims 3The Sims3.app (you need to right click and choose "Show Contents"!)ContentsResourcestransgamingc_driveProgram FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
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i tried the thing for playing the sims 3 without a disk & it didn't work.
i tried the thing for playing the sims 3 without a disk & it didn't work.
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THANK YOU! We have finally got Sims 3 working after a week of struggling. Fantastic!
THANK YOU! We have finally got Sims 3 working after a week of struggling. Fantastic!
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You are a legend. After following your instructions at the start of this thread it now all works. I spent 4 hours trying different things yesterday until I came across your site. Thanks heaps. Big will
You are a legend. After following your instructions at the start of this thread it now all works. I spent 4 hours trying different things yesterday until I came across your site. Thanks heaps. Big will
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THANK YOU SOOO MUCH....A week worth of trying and you did it....thanks a bunch
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH....A week worth of trying and you did it....thanks a bunch
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Glad I was able to help you guys out
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thank you so much this worked!
thank you so much this worked!
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u r a freakin lifesaver
u r a freakin lifesaver
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Haha, glad to have helped
Haha, glad to have helped
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