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Should I remove Os Sims 3?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #22,664
Reach 0.0086%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 108.23 days
560.69 days >
Average installed length: 294.60 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.67.2 26.63%
1.66.2 0.59%
1.63.5 7.10%
1.63.4 1.18%
1.62.153 2.37%
1.57.62 0.59%
1.55.4 4.14%
1.54.95 1.78%
1.50.56 6.51%
1.42.130 4.73%
1.39.3 0.59%
1.38.151 1.18%
1.33.2 0.59%
1.28.84 0.59%
1.26.89 4.14%
1.21.123 0.59%
1.19.44 0.59%
1.15.34 0.59%
1.14.11 0.59%
1.12.70 0.59%
1.2.7 0.59%
1.0.632 4.73%
1.0.631 12.43%
1.0.615 16.57%

Other programs by Electronic Arts

Os Sims 3

Overview

Os 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 TS3_1.55.4.0220xx_update.exe. The setup package generally installs about 42 files and is usually about 7.31 MB (7,668,769 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 87% of users of Os Sims 3 come from Portugal, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.TheSims3.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Os Sims 3
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C05D8CDB-417D-4335-A38C-A0659EDFD6B8}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0816 -removeonly
Estimated size: 7.31 MB
Language: Portuguese (Portugal)

Program filesFiles installed by Os Sims 3

Program executable:TS3_1.55.4.0220xx_update.exe
Path:C:\The Sims 3\TS3_1.55.4.0220xx_update.exe
MD5:a27c184d69c31fa3cf21a78f8782fbc1
Additional files:
  • Sims3Launcher.exe - Sims 3 Launcher Starter Application (Sims 3Launcher Starter Application)
  • winui.dll - EA WinUI for Paul.dll (Windows UI for PAUL.DLL)
  • eadm-installer.exe - EA Download Manager
  • TS3W.exe - Downs Sims 3
  • Sims3GDF.dll - Sims3GDF (Sims 3 Game Definition File)
  • S3Launcher.exe - Sims 3 (S3Launcher)
  • TS3.exe
  • TS3EP01.exe
  • TSLHelper.exe - TSLHelper
  • TSLHost.dll - TSLHost
  • TSLHost_original.dll
  • paul.dll - drEAm (Electronic Arts, Inc.)
  • EAWebkit.dll - EAWebKit

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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 Os Sims 3?

You can uninstall Os Sims 3 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Os 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Os Sims 3.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#22,664

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 51.48%
Windows 10 39.64%
Windows Vista 5.92%
Windows XP 2.96%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 36.53%
Windows 8.1 16.77%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.57%
Windows 10 Home 8.38%
Windows 8 5.39%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.39%

Distribution by countryGeography

87.04% of installs come from Portugal
Which countries install it?
  Portugal 87.04%
  United States 4.32%
  United Kingdom 3.70%
  Brazil 1.85%
  France 1.23%
  Romania 0.62%
  Austria 0.62%
  Belgium 0.62%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.19%
ASUS 22.96%
Toshiba 18.52%
Acer 16.30%
Samsung 7.41%
Sony 4.44%
Dell 2.96%
GIGABYTE 2.22%
Common models
Acer Aspire E1-571G 3.70%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.70%
ASUSTeK X550CC 2.96%
TOSHIBA Satellite A200 2.96%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.22%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.22%

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

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