This no longer works - do not attempt to place custom content in Program Files and do not use Monkey Bars or Helper Monkey to install your content. package Files - Download a new Sims 3 folder with mods folder included here, from - To Download just the Sims 3 mods folder, click here.

Very old versions of The Sims 3 (prior to the release of World Adventures and its patch) would have mods and content in the Program Files directory. Quick Link Index: - Having a hard time getting your mods to work Click Here - Important Notes - Where Do the Mods and Custom Content Go - Creating the Mods Folder - Extract the.

The file is safe and necessary to install mods on The Sims 3. This is because it's a '.cfg' file, not because it's malware.

The 'Resource.cfg' file may trigger some antivirus software programs.

If you start up your game and get no intro animation, nor any sparkles when placing walls or fences, everything is working. humblebee Reactions: Posts: 7 Joined: Fri 11:00 pm Install Trouble - Mods not Registering at all by humblebee Sat 7:16 pm Okay so, I've been following install steps, have the latest version of mods, have the framework/correct folders and the resource.cfg, but mods won't register at all. The Packages folder will already have two files in it ('nobuildsparkles.package' and 'nointro.package') so you'll be able to check if your mods will work.

The FrameworkSetup file will contain the necessary framework for your mods - a folder named Overrides, a folder named Packages, and a file named 'Resource.cfg'.

Again, the location of The Sims 3 documents folder is Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3. Select The Sims 3 documents folder when asked where to extract the contents of the zip file to.

The framework for mods is not set up by default, but it's simple enough to find and install.

You need a program such as Winzip, WinRAR, or the free alternative 7-zip to Extract the contents of a zip file. Article Summary Co-authored by Travis Boylls Last Updated: OctoTested Adding modifications (mods) or custom content to The Sims 3 is a good way to add new content to the game as well as change the way the game operates. Extract the contents of the Zip file to The Sims 3 documents folder.

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