So.Īlways make sure that you still have your serial number before uninstalling! When you uninstall the game the product key is usually deleted and it's gone. You can only find the serial numbers on your computer while the game is installed. Users > Username > Library > Preferences > The Sims Preferences * Note: The above only applies to Windows PC's, if you have a Mac the codes should be here: Right now it supports Sims 3 and WA everything up to Outdoor Living. This is regularly updated to support new EP's so get the latest version.Īgain, get the latest version. You'll also get the product keys for everything else installed on your computer. What you want is about halfway down the page under 'Software Licenses'. This will tell you more about your PC than you'll ever want to know, displayed in your browser. You need to download either one of these from the links and run it: If you're not comfortable with checking the registry yourself, there are several little programs that will find your product keys for you, here are some I've tried. Please note: NO CHANGES are made to the Registry if you follow these instructions so you have nothing to fear. I usually close the file by clicking on the red 'X' at the top right corner. If it did ask for changes then you didn't follow these steps. If it asks you to save any changes, answer no. Once you have the serial codes written down just close the file. You will need to expand each individual EP/SP and click on the corresponding ergc line for each serial code needed. You will have to manually write the code down somewhere as you can't copy and paste.Ħ. Click on ergc and in the box to the right under 'Data' you will see the codeĥ. Expand the EP or SP you need the code forĤ. Now to find your serial codes for each specific EP or SP installed on your computer:ģ. This backup is created just as a precaution. Choose a location and name for the file as this will be your backup registry file.ĥ. Click on 'File' at the top left of the window that opens then click on 'Export'.ģ. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type regedit in the search bar and press Enter.Ģ. Registry Editor and if so, just click on yes.ġ. Windows may require your permission to open the You need to be signed in as an Adminstrator first. Quote from: mtglady on May 18, 2011, 01:00:04 AM These instructions are for a PC.

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