How to Install The Sims 3 Collector's Edition

1- TURN OFF YOUR INTERNET DURING INSTALL

2- Download and extract the files = 5.5GB ISO Image

3- Mount ISO Image on your virtual drive and install.

4- Download the Key Gen and enter the cd keys during install

5- Download crack and install in game directory,
Replace your TS3.exe with the cracked TS3.exe located at:

C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3.exe

6- Create a desktop shortcut of your installed TS3.exe and launch the game
from the TS3.exe and NOT the Sims3Launcher.exe

7- To install downloadable content, see my section "Additional Content"

8- Full Retail The Sims 3 and now play the game!