The Sims 3-It Won't Update/Can't Use Expansion Packs

Whenever I try launching The Sims 3, it asks me to update, and I press Yes. I just bought the Starter Edition, and I launch it, it doesn't register my new Expansion Packs, as Late Night comes with a map. It said I earned a map when I got Showtime Expansion Pack. enter image description here

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Why are my expansion packs not working Sims 3?

Close the launcher and hover over the expansion pack that isn't working and click play. Remember having the sims 3 launcher closed is crucial at this point. If it won't let you click play, close origin, open it again and click play again... This SHOULD help, it'show it worked for me.

Why are my Sims expansion packs not working?

Go to the main menu, close the game and set Origin as offline. The packs you downloaded in Origin may still not be visible when you're playing offline. Close Origin, and refresh your computer.

How do you update Sims 3 expansion packs?

After you have registered The Sims 3 and yyour packs on Origin, download the latest game update which includes the new The Sims 3 Expansion and Stuff Pack Manager. Log into Origin and update The Sims 3 by navigating to \u201cMy Games\u201d then right clicking on The Sims 3 tile and choosing the \u201cUpdate\u201d option.

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