: At least 1.5 GB (2.0 GB recommended for optimal performance). Hard Drive : 7.1 GB of space, plus 1 GB for saves/content.

: Some community members suggest using Linux Mint on older hardware, as the EA app may still function there via compatibility layers, or simply upgrading to Windows 10/11 for continued official support. System Requirements for Windows 7

To help you get the best performance out of your setup, these guides cover installation fixes and optimization mods:

: If you own the original The Sims 3 physical discs , you can install the game without the EA app. To do this successfully:

As of , the EA app officially ended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8. This means that players attempting to use the digital version of the game through EA's official launcher will likely encounter errors (such as Error INST-21-25006) and may be unable to launch the game at all. Options for Playing on Windows 7