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    Sims 3 not working - Windows 7 Professional

    Iona98Iona98 Posts: 334 New Member
    in The Sims 3 Help & Technical Discussion
    I used to have Windows 7 Home Premium and the Sims 3 worked fine. I then had to reinstall Windows (as I was having some issues with my laptop) and now have Windows 7 Professional. The Sims 3 now does not work. I load it up and anywhere from the loading screen to the first few minutes of gameplay it crashes and says 'Sims 3 is not working. Windows is checking for a solution.'
    I was wondering if this was because of Windows 7 Professional as opposed to Home Premium? But I'm really not sure. Please can someone help!

    (I have managed to install all my games onto another laptop which has Windows 7 Home Premium and it works fine like mine did before I got Professional. However I would like the Sims on my own laptop again)!

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    • bob007bob007 Posts: 10,062 Member
      edited March 2014
      Did you enable .net framework in windows programs and features?
      I do not work for EA nor do I have any association with EA. I am a gamer helping other gamers.
    • ceejay402ceejay402 Posts: 24,507 Member
      edited March 2014
      hey Iona98

      im with b.ob confirm you have run all necessary windows updates - win 7 pro shouldnt have a problem running the game.
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