Should I remove The Sims 3?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #720
United States Rank #611
Reach 0.9511%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 23.18 days
683.74 days >
Average installed length: 359.25 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.67.2 |
31.46% |
|
| 1.66.2 |
0.78% |
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| 1.63.5 |
4.82% |
|
| 1.63.4 |
1.32% |
|
| 1.62.153 |
1.69% |
|
| 1.57.62 |
2.58% |
|
| 1.55.4 |
7.80% |
|
| 1.54.95 |
0.92% |
|
| 1.50.56 |
6.64% |
|
| 1.48.5 |
0.86% |
|
| 1.47.6 |
0.53% |
|
| 1.42.130 |
8.82% |
|
| 1.39.3 |
0.37% |
|
| 1.38.151 |
1.55% |
|
| 1.36.45 |
0.66% |
|
| 1.34.27 |
0.55% |
|
| 1.33.2 |
0.50% |
|
| 1.32.3 |
0.03% |
|
| 1.31.118 |
0.51% |
|
| 1.29.55 |
0.62% |
|
| 1.28.84 |
0.15% |
|
| 1.26.89 |
1.74% |
|
| 1.24.3 |
0.54% |
|
| 1.23.65 |
0.21% |
|
| 1.22.9 |
0.20% |
|
| 1.21.123 |
0.43% |
|
| 1.19.44 |
0.56% |
|
| 1.18.9 |
0.22% |
|
| 1.17.60 |
0.79% |
|
| 1.15.34 |
0.19% |
|
| 1.14.11 |
0.14% |
|
| 1.12.70 |
0.63% |
|
| 1.11.7 |
0.15% |
|
| 1.10.6 |
0.04% |
|
| 1.9.22 |
0.22% |
|
| 1.8.25 |
0.09% |
|
| 1.7.9 |
0.07% |
|
| 1.6.6 |
0.06% |
|
| 1.5.82 |
0.23% |
|
| 1.4.6 |
0.08% |
|
| 1.3.24 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.2.7 |
0.31% |
|
| 1.0.632 |
3.09% |
|
| 1.0.631 |
9.72% |
|
| 1.0.615 |
7.10% |
|
Typically installed together
Other programs by Electronic Arts
The Sims 3
What is The Sims 3?
The Sims 3 is a video game distributed through EA's Origin digital distribution and digital rights management content delivery system.
About (from Electronic Arts)
The Sims 3 is a strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. The Sims 3 is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Players control their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The gameplay is open-ended and indefinite... Read more
Overview
The Sims 3 is a program developed by Electronic Arts. The most used version is 1.67.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is TS3.exe. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 43.63 MB (45,752,570 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 57% of users of The Sims 3 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.TheSims3.com
Help link: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Support\EA Help\Electronic_Arts_Technical_Support.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C05D8CDB-417D-4335-A38C-A0659EDFD6B8}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 43.63 MB
Language: English
Files installed by The Sims 3
| Program executable: | TS3.exe |
| Name: | Sims 3 Starter Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3.exe |
| MD5: | 11bbb284b5f29dd04efbb53bb644395f |
Additional files:
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Sims3Launcher.exe - Sims 3 Launcher Starter Application (Sims 3Launcher Starter Application)
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winui.dll - EA WinUI for Paul.dll (Windows UI for PAUL.DLL)
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eadm-installer.exe - EA Download Manager
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ISSetupHelper.exe - ISSetupHelper
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TS3W.exe - Downs Sims 3
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Sims3GDF.dll - Sims3GDF (Sims 3 Game Definition File)
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OriginSetup.exe - Origin
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S3Launcher.exe - Sims 3 (S3Launcher)
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TS3.exe
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TSLHelper.exe - TSLHelper
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TSLHost.dll - TSLHost
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paul.dll - drEAm (Electronic Arts, Inc.)
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EAWebkit.dll - EAWebKit
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- Sims3Launcher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F64F4B20-275E-4178-8A2D-0DB5BF4FC69A}' (runs on registration).
- TS3W.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8E8561A6-50F4-438D-83C4-1C14C23B5B77}' (runs on registration).
- TS3.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F1904F5A-C45B-4B21-84B3-34929D981AC0}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove The Sims 3?
You can uninstall The Sims 3 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program The Sims™ 3, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove The Sims 3.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win 10 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #720
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.14% |
|
| Windows 10 |
34.41% |
|
| Windows Vista |
3.50% |
|
| Windows XP |
1.95% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.16% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
15.35% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.58% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
6.20% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.81% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.59% |
|
Geography
57.03% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.03% |
| United Kingdom |
7.99% |
| Brazil |
4.21% |
| Canada |
4.03% |
| Australia |
3.29% |
| Italy |
2.59% |
| Sweden |
2.15% |
| Poland |
2.00% |
| DK |
1.26% |
| Finland |
1.17% |
| Norway |
1.14% |
| Czech Republic |
0.91% |
| Philippines |
0.71% |
| Indonesia |
0.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.77% |
|
| Dell |
16.54% |
|
| Acer |
16.00% |
|
| ASUS |
11.30% |
|
| Toshiba |
7.29% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
5.90% |
|
| Lenovo |
5.36% |
|
| Samsung |
4.54% |
|
| Alienware |
1.69% |
|
| MSI |
0.83% |
|
| Intel |
0.78% |
|
Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.77% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.53% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
3.93% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.56% |
|
| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.51% |
|
| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.76% |
|
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is developer & publisher of video games who develops & publishes games under several labels including EA Sports titles, Irritate NFL, FIFA Soccer & NBA Jam.
Publisher URL: www.ea.com