How do I install disk expansions on steam bought base game??

[Le Vicomte]

So I bought the sims3 on steam and have a few expansions on disk, but how do I install the expansions? because whenever I put the disk in to install them it says that I need to have the base game first before I can install any expansions

[ʕ●ᴥ●ʔ]

Try on thesims3.com and Origin

[Le Vicomte]

Originally posted by #@%!:

Try on thesims3.com and Origin

but how exactly does that work?? how do I add a game on origin?

[ʕ●ᴥ●ʔ]

Hope this helps
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/FAQ-Lost-and-broken-DVDs-and-missing-serial-codes-What-to-do/td-p/14230

[Le Vicomte]

Originally posted by #@%!:

Hope this helps
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/FAQ-Lost-and-broken-DVDs-and-missing-serial-codes-What-to-do/td-p/14230

I did that earlier, but the game didn't show up. So then I downloaded Origin but now it says my code's already used but I still don't have the game?

[marstinson]

I suspect that Origin is a bit like Steam in that you have to have the base game in your library before the EPs will show up. Did you also register your Steam base game with Origin or just your expansion discs?

[ʕ●ᴥ●ʔ]

Are you sure? you didnt Redeem Product code n any Origin account?
because the Origin and thesims3.com are the only way to use your cd-key from Disk/Disc

[ʕ●ᴥ●ʔ]

This is the last hope of yours then
https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/new/
If you registered your game to your account, it should be easy to get the code. If not, they'll give you a new code if you can proof that you own the game.

[cruinne]

You can also try combining Steam version with disk EPs this way:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=628506758

[Le Vicomte]

Originally posted by marstinson:

I suspect that Origin is a bit like Steam in that you have to have the base game in your library before the EPs will show up. Did you also register your Steam base game with Origin or just your expansion discs?

Originally posted by #@%!:

This is the last hope of yours then
https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/new/
If you registered your game to your account, it should be easy to get the code. If not, they'll give you a new code if you can proof that you own the game. See this: Obtaining a Replacement Registration Code

Okay I figured it out, thanks for all your help!

[Imperius Rex]

I always thought you couldnt use any Sims disk with the Steam base game, but only can use the IDs thru Origin if you wanted to mix and match. I havent tried the NetPCDoc guide though.

[cruinne]

Nope, you cannot. Officially, they are completely incompatible.

In reality, the real reason is that Disk and Origin based games install registry keys under a different name than the Steam version does. This means when the Origin/Disk versions look for an install, if it's been done by Steam, they can't find it and don't think it's there. (And vice versa.)

The guide, above, walks you through adding a second copy of the registry entries to the place Origin/Disks expect to find them.

[Imperius Rex]

I have a few stuff packs on disk that I wish could use with my Steam base game. Ill give the guide a try, I do not want to repurchase any stuff pack even if they are on sale. I just installed the game so if it musses up I wont lose anything.

[cruinne]

Let us know how it goes

[Imperius Rex]

Thank you for the link to the guide. It was a bit too detailed but the edit is simple enough. I installed an expansion pack and a stuff pack fine. Hooray no more Origin for me!

[cruinne]

That's great to hear