How to Install 'The Sims 3' Downloads

Go to theUpdatestab in theGame Launcherto patch the game.

You likely have this unarchiving software already installed on your machine.

Important note: Files for “The Sims 2” are not compatible with “The Sims 3.”

You should only be using files made for “The Sims 3.”

You may already have a SavedSims folder.

Installing Package Files

The .package files have to be installed manually.

Your downloaded .package files go into the Mods folder.

If it is necessary to create the folder use this path format: Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims3/Mods/Packages folder.