Recently my simming computer has reached the end of its lifespan (Mysterious computer error that changes every time you turn it on bad), and I would like some advice and help with a few things. First of all, does Windows 8 run the Sims 3 (does it run the Sims 2 as well?). My old simming computer was a Windows Vista Home Premium, and it seemed to run it fine, albeit a bit laggy. Second of all--- is my Sims 3 game data, custom content, and sims transferable? I have spend quite a good deal of time accumulating CC and creating sims meticulously from pictures of celebrities and would hate to lose all that work so suddenly. I think I may be able to recover my old data, and I would very much like to attempt to transfer it. Thirdly, will transferring Sims 3 files cause any issues? Will CC not show up properly, will sims I've created glitch out, or will saved worlds go up in a big fiery ball visible from space? Give me all the details.

So TL;DR Does Windows 8 run the sims 3, can you transfer sims 3 data to another computer, and will doing so cause problems?

Thank you for any help,
Sam

there shouldn't be any more issue on windows 8 than on 7 or Vista and yes you can import saved data from the old pc to the new one. You should probably setup the new pc with the same games and patch level as the old one, start and run the game to make sure it's ok before you add any of your saved data, save your User Files to a flash drive or disc and copy them to the new pc. You'll probably want SavedGames, Downloads (to reinstall sims3packs), Mods/Packages folder, SavedSims folder (if you created or installed any).

Thanks a bunch! The only thing is, I deleted any sims3packs in my downloads folder after installation. Will copying over the DDcache or whatever it's called work instead?

Yes, that'll work.