2012-08-11 01:55 AM
When trying to install Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion pack I receive a regional CD code error-
please advise
thank you
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2012-08-11 09:54 AM
Where did you buy your Expanision pack ? This error usually occurs if you have ex. the base game from europe and world adventures from the US.
The basegame/wa had different codes. They are as following
01 = US
02 = Worldwide (Europe)
03 = Asia
05 = Japan
17 = Digital Download
To find out, what region your base game has, check the last number of the version number.
To be able to install the Expansion, you need to manually change the region code in your registry
Windows Vista / Windows 7
Be aware that messing with the registry can mess up your entire windows system so make sure you make that backup. Don't attempt to change anything else
Good Luck
Crin
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2012-08-11 09:54 AM
Where did you buy your Expanision pack ? This error usually occurs if you have ex. the base game from europe and world adventures from the US.
The basegame/wa had different codes. They are as following
01 = US
02 = Worldwide (Europe)
03 = Asia
05 = Japan
17 = Digital Download
To find out, what region your base game has, check the last number of the version number.
To be able to install the Expansion, you need to manually change the region code in your registry
Windows Vista / Windows 7
Be aware that messing with the registry can mess up your entire windows system so make sure you make that backup. Don't attempt to change anything else
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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2013-02-21 03:23 AM
I have the base game and Supernatural from the US, and World Adventures from Great Britain. However, I use a Mac. Any way to fix it for me?
2013-06-08 03:05 PM
I have windows XP and i don't sea the files that you say please help
@crinrict wrote:Where did you buy your Expanision pack ? This error usually occurs if you have ex. the base game from europe and world adventures from the US.
The basegame/wa had different codes. They are as following
01 = US
02 = Worldwide (Europe)
03 = Asia
05 = Japan
17 = Digital Download
To find out, what region your base game has, check the last number of the version number.
To be able to install the Expansion, you need to manually change the region code in your registry
Windows Vista / Windows 7
- Open the Registery by typing regedit in the search bar
- Use File - Export to make a backup of the registry
- Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sims\The Sims 3 (64 bit) or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\\Sims\The Sims 3 (32 bit)
- Choose Value Name: SKU ,and double click to change the Value Data to the value you need
- OK, refresh, then restart your computer.
Be aware that messing with the registry can mess up your entire windows system so make sure you make that backup. Don't attempt to change anything else
2013-06-08 04:05 PM
YOu don't have them here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Sims\The Sims 3 ?
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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December 2014
Hi
I have the same regional installation error.
I am installing the World Adventures expansion pack on a Mac Air Book, where I have installed Sims3 plus the Supernatural, Late Night and one other expasion packs succesfully.
The primary game and expansion packs have all been bought through EB Games in New Zealand. I have also taken the first installation disk back and swapped it due to the regional error.
Suggestions please?
Guy and Sophia
July 2015
I have the same problem with mac please help...