– Do NOT install to Program Files (x86) if you plan to use mods. Use something like:
The big win: . Patch 1.67 is also more mod-friendly than Steam’s 1.69 (which mainly changed the launcher). 3. Installation Walkthrough (Clean & Safe) Assuming you downloaded the ElAmigos “Sims 3 – Complete Collection” (usually ~25–30 GB compressed, ~45 GB installed): sims 3 elamigos
– The installer does this. After install, the TS3.exe and TS3EP11.exe (etc.) are already patched. – Do NOT install to Program Files (x86)
D:\Sims 3 ElAmigos – You can uncheck stuff packs you don’t want. Keep all EPs for the full experience. D:\Sims 3 ElAmigos – You can uncheck stuff
– Decompression takes 20–40 minutes depending on your drive. It’s normal for CPU usage to spike.
– A simmer who has reinstalled TS3 20+ times
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