But make sure to disable automatic game updates, and watch carefully to make sure Origin doesn't try to patch anyway. If you run into trouble, just let me know, and I'll try to help.Īfter you're done, if you want to reinstall Origin, go ahead. This is the usual path to installing via disc, and it works for almost everyone. For the missing store content patches, please read this thread:.(Also, it can't download Origin onto your computer for you.) Accept any updates it offers these are not Origin-related. When you're done, run the Super Patch again. When the base game is installed, run the Super Patch and test.

The EADM will do everything it can to 'upgrade' itself to Origin.

If the EA Download Manager asks to control your install, say no.

Take your computer completely offline, as in, turn off wifi and/or unplug the ethernet cable.

Uninstall Origin 'the hard way,' if you haven't already:.

Uninstall the game and clean your computer's registry of all TS3-related entries, either manually or with a tool like Piriform's CCleaner.

I'm not sure what the May 2012 date in the readme refers to, but it could very well be the date the disc was made.Īt any rate, you should be able to install without Origin.

It does look like you have an original copy, or at least one that's old enough not to require Origin.

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