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The system requirements for the Apple Macintosh computers have been finalized. * Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard or higher * Intel Core Duo Processor * 1.5GB RAM * ATI X1600 or NVIDIA 7300 GT with 128 MB of Video RAM, or Intel Integrated GMA X3100 * At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least...
he Sims 3 requires at least the following: FOR WINDOWS XP * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * The latest version of DirectX 9.0c * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least...
Hey Folks! We know many of you have issues with your game, but we'd appreciate if you could start a new thread. One major reason we're encouraging everyone to start a new thread is that we don't want to offer cross member support. It's just rude to hijack someone's thread so please feel free...
Does my PC desktop or laptop run Sims 3? Let's find out! For Windows XP users, goto: Start > Run > Type Dxdiag and Press Enter Click the save all information and upload that little text file to our forum. For Windows Vista users, goto: Window Button > Quick Search (Same as that search...
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I have successfully played Sims 3 but ever since I have installed several expansion packs I can no longer play. I now get an error 'please insert correct CD'. I am unsure which CD I am now supposed to be using. I have tried to play with original SIMS3 CD and tried all of the expansion pack...
I have been able to play the game before on my PC but then it just crashed all of a sudden. I tried to restart my computer and play it again but it keeps informing me that I must install disk first. I thought that my Disk had messed up so I bought another copy of the game and the same error message...
Hi Every time that I look on create a sim and click on 'looks'- my computer freezes and then comes up with a blue screen telling me to shut down my computer to prevent damage to it. I have turned it off but everytime it says the same message. What can I do to let sims 3 work on my...
I have had my game for about a month and today it started crashing to the desktop during create a sim, I have no idea what to do but here is my dxdiag.........PLEASE HELP ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 8/22/2010, 13:08:09 Machine name: MINE...
I have recently gotten the Riverview town. but after some time playing I went to save the game and it appeared to save but when I restart the game.. It goes right to the new game screen. there are no saved games available. if someone can help me out I would appreciate it very much.
So, this just recently became a problem. I don't know how to describe it correctly but here goes. So, everytime you create a new room or house, the walls and floor turn blue. This always happens (with me, at least), but it goes away when I paint the walls and add tiles. But, now my the blue tint...
I'm having trouble with my Sims 3 game. It installed okay, and I went to the quick launch thing, and pushed play. The screen looks like it's about to open, but it just goes black for about 5 seconds and then just goes back to the desktop, and then doesn't do anything else. I have tried...
Starting a new thread for myself here as suggested. I get the welcome screen on the launcher, then I click play and the screen flashes black for a second and then returns to my desktop; the launcher is gone. My dxdiag is below. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Mark
Hey guys, saw that this is the place to be for Sims 3 advice so I have a question. My game's been running smoothly for a couple of weeks now, even on highest graphic settings, but yesterday it suddenly decided to start freezing during gameplay. Anywhere between half an hour and an hour in-game,...
I recently installed Sims 3 on my computer, and it was fine up until the part where it tells you to download the patch update. Because it was recommended, I installed it but the installation froze. It sat there for at least 10 minutes unmoving so I turned the computer off. When I turned it back on,...
I am trying to move from my starting house to a nicer home, and I can use my cell phone for the Move option. But when it takes me to look at the town to pick a home, it won't let me pick one! I can't even zoom even though the magnifying glass with the plus sign is on my screen. How do I fix this? ...
when i click on the setup,this msg pop up: >SetupNew\setup.cpp PAPP: PVENDOR: PGUID: $15.0.0.498 @Windows vista Service pack 1 (6001) IE version 8.0.6001.18928 what should i do to setup (i use DVD,win Vista )
My sim is running all the time instead of walking, i didn't make the option to run its on automatic, my other sim in the house has no problem just this one, and now its stuck with the chizzle, or whatever is that thing from sculpting
Can someone please help me. I read the troubleshooting, and it said to copy and paste this. Is this where I need to post it?
When i click to open the sims 3 launcher to play it says i cant because its not compatible or something and it needs an update. but when i click ok it freezes and the launcher just sits there and i can not clikc updates or anything. then it wont even close or anything. how can i fix it? is there...
Hi, I have The Sims 3 Game, and I tried installing it on my laptop (windows vista) and it installed fine, then It asks me to install updates - which I do, then when the EA screen shows up, and I click play I get as far as the "sunset ..." screen to play and it begins to load then instantly...
I am new to these forums, as such allow me to introduce myself: I am exp20thcen, my game name is Syrian, I favor RPGs (final fantasy), RTSs (company of heroes), and occasionally an FPS (TF2, FEAR combat, half-life 2). My latest obsession would be Sims 3 latest expansion pack, "Ambitions". I am an...
I would really appreciate any help offered!! I try to open TS3 and i get past the launcher but then this message pops up: "you have installed an unofficial game modification that does not match your current version of The Sims 3. We recommend that you either uninstall these game...
I installed the sims 3 to my laptop and it worked for a bit until everything started going slow. So i deleted the sims 3. And tried to reinstall it but in the middle of installing it always says "File: d:\caches\sunset Valley. objectCache error: The request could not be performed Because of...
I bought the Sims 3, I installed it and played it for the longest time without any problems. One day I went to play and it said there was a disk authentication error, well I checked all that with the DLA stuff or whatever and I did uninstall the DVD burner that I had. Now, if I try to play my game...
Have installed the new expantion pack Ambitions with a probem. I# I keep getting an error messege that states it can't find a messege componant, but it works just fine after I unclick it!! Game opened, no problem. Had a new new harddrive installed so i un-installed everything, sim3 ,Travel and...
I am having a problem with interacting with my Sims in Sims 3. I was able to prior to yesterday, but now when I click on my Sim, nothing happens. Anyone have any suggestions? I wasn't able to find anyone else with this issue in Sims 3, and I use a desktop PC, so the laptop thread in Sims 2 doesn't...
Alright two days ago I updated my sims 3 launcher. Like a good little girl. And after doing so I have not been able to play. It now tells me that The sims 3 base game is incompatible with the current sims 3 expansion pack! So I figure that I would go to the sims 3 web site and ask them how to fix...
My disc drive is broken, but i have the sims 3 cd and very thing. Is there a way i can install it or something?
I have read all the threads relating to my problem, tried the helpful tips, and ...nada. I have an apple computer but I installed PC onto it and can now switch between the two softwares and I don't know if that is somehow contributing to my problem. the issue: When I downloaded the Sims3 it...
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