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.SIMS3 File Extension

  • Developer by: Electronic Arts
  • Category: Game Files

What are .SIMS3 files and how to open them?

Can't open .SIMS3 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SIMS3 file.

What is a .SIMS3 file extension?

.SIMS3 file extension is created by Electronic Arts. .SIMS3 has been classified as Game Files.

.SIMS3 is The Sims 3 Game Save File

Save file created by The Sims 3, a life simulation game that gives you control over simulated persons, or "Sims;" contains saved game data from the most recent save; includes game progress like character development, money amount, and new buildings; located in the "Saves" folder of the The Sims 3 directory along with .SIMS3.BACKUP files.

If you have a corrupt SIMS3 file that does not load, you can restore the game from your SIMS3.BACKUP file.

  • Copy the SIMS3 and SIMS3.BACKUP files and paste them into another folder for backup purposes just in case you make an error.
  • Go back to your "Saves" folder and delete the SIMS3 file that is not loading and delete it.
  • Remove the ".BACKUP" from your SIMS3.BACKUP file so that it looks exactly like the corrupt SIMS3 file you just deleted.
  • You can now load your game from the game menu.

    • Common SIMS3 Filenames

    [name of your game].sims3 - The filename created when you save your Sims 3 game.

    List of all softwares that can open the The Sims 3 Game Save File
    Windows
    Electronic Arts The Sims 3
    Mac
    Electronic Arts The Sims 3

    How to fix problems with .SIMS3 files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SIMS3 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SIMS3 file format
    2. You need to check the .SIMS3 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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