I am having problems downloading and installing the sims3 on windows.

by daonlyme
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I am having problems downloading and installing the sims3 on windows.

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  • Origin ID: daonlyme
  • Are you opted into the Origin Beta? Yes/No: Yes
  • OS X version:  Windows 7 Professional
  • Processor:Intel Core i3-3110m cpu @ 2.40GHz  Memory: 2.00GB (1.88GB free) and Graphics card information
  • Expansions you have/have active: I cant install the sims 3 (original) therefore i cant install any epansion packs.
  • Any error message received: An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again in a few moments. error: 262145:5. (i have been getting this error message since 7-7-13. (3 days so far)
  • A detailed description of what is occurring: When I insert the disk to install it, origin would let me log in, once origin loads it says Tongue outreparing install" (sometimes for hours) and the i would get the error message. The same happens when I try to download it without the cd.
  • A detailed description of any troubleshooting you have already attempted: I know it is not the cd because i went and exchanged it for a new one and I am still having the same problem. I am not sure of any other ways to fix this issue. Need immediate help please, and thank you in advance.
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Re: I am having problems downloading and installing the sims3 on windows.

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Have you already tried to download and install the game from within the Origin client?



Your friendly neighbourhood forum admin.

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