
* socialCache.package (this file is generated if you have the Showtime EP installed).Įxample of Windows 7 Setup, the Cache files mentioned above are in the window on the right, near the bottom: package file(s) to your Packages sub-folder.Ĥa – Delete the following cache files in “The Sims 3” folder under Documents before you restart your game. You may also download content to your desktop, unzip, then manually move the. WinRAR, WinZip, 7Zip) you normally use to extract the (.package) file for mods/CC.ģb – After you have the (.package) file extracted, cut/copy (whichever you prefer) then paste only the (.package) file into the Packages sub-folder. zip) files.ģa – Use whatever program (i.e. Download your desired mods and/or custom content, extract the (.package) files from the (.rar or.

Use the screenshot above for reference.ģ. Without this file the game will ignore any additional mods you have installed.Ģa – Hit your back button and go back to the Mods folder so you are on the same level.Ģb – Download the Resource zip file located at this link… Ģc – Unzip the file and add only the Resource.cfg to your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods folder. Note: This file is needed to add references within the game, where it can find mods on your system. package format go in the Packages folder.Įxample of Windows 7 Home Premium Mods Folder Setup: Note: The Overrides folder is only to be used when a developer asks you to place his/her mod in there.

Note: In Windows 7 Documents is under Libraries, Windows Vista is under Documents and Windows XP is under My Documents.ġa – Create a folder and name it Mods (the text case it must be exact).ġb – Click to open the Mods folder so you are inside it.ġc – Create a sub-folder within the Mods folder and name it Packages (the text case must be exact).ġd – Create another sub-folder within the Mods folder and name it Overrides (the text case must be exact). Go to C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Your game must be closed before proceeding with the following steps.ġ.

In the event something goes wrong, you can revert to your earlier save(s). Before making changes to your game and files, create a new save name if you have a current game, and SAVE AS.
