Should I remove Les Sims 3?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #5,547
United States Rank #25,819
Reach 0.0871%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.76 days
641.78 days >
Average installed length: 337.21 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.67.2 |
25.04% |
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| 1.66.2 |
0.64% |
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| 1.63.5 |
4.43% |
|
| 1.63.4 |
0.93% |
|
| 1.62.153 |
2.33% |
|
| 1.57.62 |
2.62% |
|
| 1.55.4 |
6.46% |
|
| 1.54.95 |
1.51% |
|
| 1.50.56 |
5.13% |
|
| 1.48.5 |
0.58% |
|
| 1.47.6 |
0.35% |
|
| 1.42.130 |
6.58% |
|
| 1.39.3 |
0.64% |
|
| 1.38.151 |
1.98% |
|
| 1.36.45 |
0.82% |
|
| 1.34.27 |
0.52% |
|
| 1.33.2 |
0.52% |
|
| 1.32.3 |
0.12% |
|
| 1.31.118 |
0.29% |
|
| 1.29.55 |
0.93% |
|
| 1.28.84 |
0.23% |
|
| 1.26.89 |
2.97% |
|
| 1.24.3 |
0.64% |
|
| 1.23.65 |
0.64% |
|
| 1.22.9 |
0.58% |
|
| 1.21.123 |
0.35% |
|
| 1.19.44 |
0.93% |
|
| 1.18.9 |
0.17% |
|
| 1.17.60 |
1.22% |
|
| 1.15.34 |
0.35% |
|
| 1.14.11 |
0.17% |
|
| 1.12.70 |
0.87% |
|
| 1.10.6 |
0.06% |
|
| 1.9.22 |
0.29% |
|
| 1.8.25 |
0.17% |
|
| 1.7.9 |
0.12% |
|
| 1.5.82 |
0.47% |
|
| 1.4.6 |
0.12% |
|
| 1.2.7 |
0.06% |
|
| 1.0.632 |
1.63% |
|
| 1.0.631 |
15.08% |
|
| 1.0.615 |
10.43% |
|
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Les Sims 3
Overview
Les Sims 3 is a software program developed by Electronic Arts. The most common release 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 primary executable is named Sims3_1.2.7_from_1.0.631.exe. The setup package generally installs about 29 files and is usually about 126.26 MB (132,393,259 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 73% of users of Les Sims 3 come from France, it is also popular in Canada and Belgium.
Program details
URL: www.TheSims3.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Les Sims 3
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C05D8CDB-417D-4335-A38C-A0659EDFD6B8}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x040c -removeonly
Estimated size: 126.26 MB
Language: French (France)
Files installed by Les Sims 3
| Program executable: | Sims3_1.2.7_from_1.0.631.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Les Sims 3\Sims3_1.2.7_from_1.0.631.exe |
| MD5: | 25221404b73c84a5c7996a26134981e7 |
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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Sims3GDF.dll - Sims3GDF (Sims 3 Game Definition File)
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S3Launcher.exe - Sims 3 (S3Launcher)
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TS3.exe
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TS3W.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 '{F0C11688-7099-42B1-9A54-BB050BA2400D}' (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 Les Sims 3?
You can uninstall Les 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 Les 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 Les Sims 3.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #5,547
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
58.03% |
|
| Windows 10 |
34.98% |
|
| Windows Vista |
5.30% |
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| Windows XP |
1.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.62% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
13.97% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.88% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.36% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.66% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.79% |
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Geography
73.03% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
73.03% |
| Canada |
11.10% |
| Belgium |
3.84% |
| United States |
3.72% |
| MA |
1.65% |
| Switzerland |
1.40% |
| TN |
1.16% |
| DZ |
0.73% |
| United Kingdom |
0.55% |
| GP |
0.49% |
| RE |
0.31% |
| Luxembourg |
0.18% |
| PF |
0.18% |
| Czech Republic |
0.12% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.34% |
|
| ASUS |
22.01% |
|
| Acer |
21.82% |
|
| Toshiba |
8.66% |
|
| Dell |
7.46% |
|
| Samsung |
5.34% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.05% |
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| MSI |
1.66% |
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| Lenovo |
1.20% |
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| Medion |
0.74% |
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| Alienware |
0.74% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.56% |
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| ASUS All Series |
4.61% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.61% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.72% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.55% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.37% |
|
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