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# Download and install [http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php CFF Explorer].
# '''Make a backup of your original exe just in case something goes wrong.'''
#* Right Click on the exe file<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; '''TS3.exe''' under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; '''TS3EP01.exe''' under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 World Adventures\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  '''TS3SP01.exe''' under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  '''TS3EP02.exe''' under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Ambitions\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  '''TS3SP02.exe''' under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff\Game\Bin
#* Choose '''Copy'''.
#* Right-click in an empty space in the folder and choose '''Paste'''.
# Run '''CFF Explorer'''.
# Click the folder icon or go to '''File -> Open''' and browse your PC for the Sims 3 exeutable or the latest EP/SP exe you installed.[[Image:Cff01.jpg|thumb|100px]]<br clear=all />
# Click on '''File Header''' at the left, find '''Characteristics''' at the right, and click the '''Click here''' blue button. [[Image:Cff02.jpg|thumb|100px]]<br clear=all />
# Tick '''App can handle >2GB address space'''. [[Image:Cff03.jpg|thumb|100px]]<br clear=all />
# Click '''OK'''.
# Save by clicking the disk icon or going to ''''File -> Save'''. [[Image:Cff04.jpg|thumb|100px]]<br clear=all /> 
# Overwrite the file when it asks you to.


'''NOTE: If you use this method, you need to keep the backup of the exe file you changed with CFF Explorer.  <br>When you update your game, you will need to copy the backup exe back to folder and replace the edited exe file.'''
# Go to the folder which has the executable file you changed.
# Delete the current *.exe file.
# Rename the backup executable back to the original name, now you can safely update/upgrade.