SIMS3 File Extension

What is SIMS3 file?

Full format name of files that use SIMS3 extension is The Sims 3 Save. The Sims 3 Save specification was created by Electronic Arts, Inc.. Files with SIMS3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SIMS3 file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing SIMS3 files is The Sims 3. The Sims 3 software was developed by Electronic Arts, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about SIMS3 files or the The Sims 3 software program.

Programs which support SIMS3 file extension

Programs that can handle SIMS3 files are as follows. SIMS3 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SIMS3 extension?

Being unable to open files with SIMS3 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SIMS3 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install The Sims 3 software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SIMS3 files is that no program that can handle SIMS3 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install The Sims 3. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading The Sims 3 installed is by going to developer’s website (Electronic Arts, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update The Sims 3 to the latest version

You still cannot access SIMS3 files although The Sims 3 is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of The Sims 3 installed, it may not support SIMS3 format. The most recent version of The Sims 3 is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign The Sims 3 to SIMS3 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SIMS3 files with latest version of The Sims 3 you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SIMS3 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the The Sims 3 installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SIMS3 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SIMS3 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select The Sims 3 and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SIMS3 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SIMS3 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SIMS3 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SIMS3 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SIMS3 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SIMS3 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. SIMS3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the SIMS3 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with SIMS3 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the The Sims 3 Save file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run The Sims 3

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SIMS3 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with The Sims 3 Save files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SIMS3 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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