New laptop with no cd drive probs

[GusKTA]

I recently got a new laptop without cd drive, can i install my sims expansion packs on it? or are they completley useless now?

[Sigmar's Faithful]

Well... I'm no expert on The Sims 3 CD installations, but assuming you can install CD expansion on the steam version of the game, I'd recommend either of the two options:

Option A: If you have a spare PC with CD-ROM hanging around, use that PC and copy the disc's content on a portable harddrive or a large enough flashdrive. Remember set your system to show hidden folder and files[windows.microsoft.com] (if you are not using Windows, please Google). Now you should be able to install the expansion pack using the expansion's .exe or whatever installation file it uses.

Option 0: Buy a external CD-ROM, something like this[www.amazon.com]. This is by no means the only one that works, and you should shop around for more options. Most of these should work without having you looking for drivers. Just follow the instruction and install the expansion from the CD.

[cruinne]

Option A++: Take the CD keys from your base game and all your EPs/SPs and make sure they're registered at thesims3.com to the same account (My Page > My Account > Register a Game). Then download and install Origin - you will be able to download, install, and play all your registered Sims games through it.

[Shameh]

I have a seperate disk drive for my laptop, and it works pretty well,you might be able to find one somewhere