Can I buy another Sims 3 Seasons disk to replace mine?

[dragonlover32]

I have been getting the message that the disk is not authorized and I have done a lot to try to fix it. I am thinking the disk is broken (The disk has a lot of scratches on it) and the message pops up every time I try to open the game now. It won't let me play the game anymore which I am very sad about. I was wondering, would I be able to buy another sims seasons disk and put that one in? Would I lose my progress? Please help as soon as possible! I have spent a lot of money on the game and its expansions and I don't want to lose it. Thanks.

[Bluebellflora · Accepted solution]

@dragonlover32

If you click through and read the links you'll see that you're only uninstalling an expansion or stuff pack, not the whole game or user data folder. Of course, the sensible thing would always be to have a backup of your data though but that's just good computer practice

[roberta591]

@dragonlover32 Is your computer a pc or mac? What is the version of the game? Is your base game in Origin? If your game was in Origin you do not need a disc to play. When TS3 was released EA used SecuROM and SafeDisc for DRM. These are no longer supported and the present DRM is Origin.

[dragonlover32]

Can you please help me? It has taken a long time for me to figure out how to fix this and I still haven't gotten any closer to a solution. Thank you.

[roberta591]

@dragonlover32 Please answer the questions about your system

[dragonlover32]

I did, but I guess you didn't see it. I'll post it here.

I am on a mac and I don't have origin. I was thinking of putting my games on it but I have a ton of saved stuff and store content and stuff. Will I lose that if I put it on origin? 

Thank you!

[dragonlover32]

Does that help?

[dragonlover32]

Do you think you can help me? The glitch is still happening. I don't know what to do. Please help!

[Bluebellflora]

@dragonlover32

You need to download and install the game digitally. Please read this stickies thread for instructions - http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/CURRENT-ISSUE-The-Sims-3-Disc-Authorisation-No-Disc-Errors/td-...

[dragonlover32]

Thank you! I just have a question.

Will I lose my progress and CC if I uninstall and download the origin version? I really don't want to lose all my hard work.

[dragonlover32]

Do you think that will happen? Because I am reluctant to install the other one.