The Sims?3
What is The Sims?3? (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 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 rld-sim3.exe. The setup package generally installs about 47 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 27% of users of The Sims?3 come from the United States, it is also popular in Hong Kong and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.TheSims3.com
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
Language: English
Files installed by The Sims?3
| Program executable: | rld-sim3.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\rld-sim3.exe |
| MD5: | 42173a315cd5cb97ee2bdb1269c8f683 |
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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aTS3W.exe - Sims 3
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aTSLHost.dll - TSLHost
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S3Launcher.exe - S3Launcher
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TS3.exe
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TS3EP03.exe
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TS3W.exe
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TSLHelper.exe - TSLHelper
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TSLHost.dll
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xxTSLHost.dll
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paul.dll - drEAm (Electronic Arts, Inc.)
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EAWebkit.dll - EAWebKit
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3booter.exe (by Semper Fidelis Tyrannosaurus) - 3Booter (3Booter Sims3 Booter)
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FPS_Limiter.exe
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HookHelper.dll
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Limiter_D3D9.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- Sims3Launcher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F64F4B20-275E-4178-8A2D-0DB5BF4FC69A}' (runs on registration).
- TS3.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F1904F5A-C45B-4B21-84B3-34929D981AC0}' (runs on registration).
- TS3W.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{26D98A3E-3F3C-422D-BACF-4E53F29C6B48}' (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.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #38,991
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REACH
~0.00%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
84.62% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.62% |
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| Windows XP |
3.85% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
63.46% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.31% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.85% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.85% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
1.92% |
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Geography
27.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.12% |
| Hong Kong |
27.12% |
| Canada |
13.56% |
| Malaysia |
13.56% |
| Australia |
3.39% |
| Taiwan |
3.39% |
| Singapore |
3.39% |
| SY |
1.69% |
| New Zealand |
1.69% |
| BN |
1.69% |
| Brazil |
1.69% |
| United Kingdom |
1.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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| Dell |
21.74% |
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| Acer |
13.04% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.87% |
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| ASUS |
10.87% |
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| Lenovo |
4.35% |
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| Toshiba |
4.35% |
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| Intel |
2.17% |
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| Alienware |
2.17% |
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| Sony |
2.17% |
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| Apple |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
5.00% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.50% |
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| HP-Pavilion NP163AA-UUB a... |
2.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard CQ5814 |
2.50% |
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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