The fastest, safest fix is to download the No-CD Fixed EXE for your game version (1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 2.0). If you prefer a legal digital copy, contact EA Support – they are known to help physical owners switch to digital for free.
For some users, simply right-clicking the game icon and selecting Run as Administrator can bypass certain permissions-related disc errors. Compatibility Settings Right-click the game executable, go to Properties Compatibility , and set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3) Important Notes Expansion Packs the sims medieval no disc found
If you have a physical drive that is faulty (common in laptops), the game might be checking a dead drive. You can disable the drive in Device Manager. The fastest, safest fix is to download the