Nov 20 2012
Seasons – Graphic glitch on Macs
Problem My graphics look all weird and blocky in fall. Cause Unclear Solution There is none at the moment but you can help figure it out by posting in this thread: Graphics Glitches
Error
Error messages with solutions and workarounds
Nov 6 2012
A Serious Error Has Occurred
Problem when loading a save game I get the following error message: A serious error has occurred while loading <name of the savegame>.sims3. It is strongly recommended that you restart the application. Cause The game is not able to read some files because they are locked/read-only by another application or folder. Solution See this posts(…)
Oct 29 2012
Wrong Region Code
Problem I get the error message The setup has detected that the regional install code for The Sims 3 is different than what this expansion requires. This product requires The Sims 3 to have the same regional code in order to be installed. Cause The base game and the EPs have a so called region code.(…)
Sep 24 2012
Game process could not be started – Back again
Update 2012-09-28 Joy, Error is back. Post the questions below in the thread linked. Also state if you installed Patch 1.39 or not Update 2012-09-25 This issue should be fixed. If you still encounter the issue, please post here: Can’t Start Game Process with the following info Packs installed: Version of OS X: DVD or(…)
Sep 24 2012
Disc Verification Failure
Problem I get the following error message: Disc Verification Failure. The game is unable to verify that your Sims 3 Pets disc is genuine. Please contact customer service Cause This issue seems to be occuring on Mac computers that have custom content installed. I’m unsure if it’s ANY custom content or certain ones and if(…)
Jun 9 2012
Sims are full of Holes
Problem My sims are full of little triangular holes. Cause This issue is caused by the ATI/AMD Graphic driver 12.4. The following cards are affected (might be more) ATI Radeon HD 4200 series ATI Radeon HD 4500 Series ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series ATI Radeon HD 2900 ATI Radeon HD(…)
Mar 4 2012
Surpressing Login-Message does not work
Problem Although I ticked the option to not be shown the login warning anymore, I get the message with every game start. Cause Ticking the options seems to set the flag the wrong way. Solution You can set the option directly in your Options.Ini Open the file [User file directory]\Options.ini with a text editor Set (…)
Jan 14 2012
QtCore4.dll not found
Problem I get the following error message: The program can’t start because QtCore4.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. Cause This file belongs to Origin and should be in the folder C:Programs(x86)Origin. Solution Reinstall Origin. You don’t need to reinstall the game, reinstalling Origin will do. Uninstall it(…)
Dec 15 2011
CRASH: Ingame advertisement
Update: EA has confirmed this issue and they hope they can fix it without a patch (which they should be able to if my theory is correct). It seems the new ingame advertisement (read all about it here: 1.29 Patch Triggers In-Game Advertising/Purchasing and here: Discontinued Sets + Freebies in Buy Mode & CAS!) now(…)
Oct 19 2011
ERROR: Distorted Animals
Problem The new EP gives many players distorted animals. Graphic cards that were borderline now don’t work correctly anymore cause the requirements changed. The problems are Distorted Animals with lines coming out (pic 1) Holes and strange looking eyes or see-through fur (pic 2 & pic 3) Bulky or flat looking fur (pic 4) Distorted Animals(…)
Bugs
Fixed
Incompatible Mods
Custom Content
Bad CC
Hacks & Mods
EA
Launcher
Origin
Patch
Store
Error
Graphic
FAQ
News
Report
Tutorial
Tools