I'm not asking for a torrent or anything of the kind, please don't misunderstand. SIMS 3 plays normal after that (with cc and downs). I have tried so many things, and I have no idea what to do. I uninstalled and reinstalled the sims 3 but it still keeps giving me the message. For Sims Medieval, you can use the Task Manager method as well, or you can modify the PowerShell script to reference the Medieval .exe rather than TS3 or TS3W. Cookie Notice ok i did it again and i didnt get a message when i entered the second prompt. Pls help. If ya don't quite understand then here's a video. A new sims 3 file however was created even though i didn't actually start the game. Go to Applications > The Sims 3 then right click on the Sims3 icon and select Show Package Contents. It just disappears a few seconds after it opens. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. April 2020. Guess I'm just playing with stuff pack/expansion pack/base game content from now on. For those that don't have IE installed anymore. It really works thank you very much! Register Here to get rid of ads when browsing the forum. Sims3LauncherOld.exe ). 6. Big thanks you to my hubby for helping me with this!http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/downloadhttp://akamai.cdn.ea.com/eadownloads/u/f/sims/sims3/patches/TS3_1.67.2.0240xx_update.exeThe Sims 4 Machinima: https://youtu.be/FSB7SMD3l-g CookieSwirlC CAS: https://youtu.be/DT0EzGHtgaMSpring/Summer Themed CAS: https://youtu.be/aiVk_TdnheE How To Make An Intro With Windows Movie Maker: https://youtu.be/tbHb8peLLQ8 Awareness Tag: https://youtu.be/TedlYCDFTi8 100 Baby Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPy4mxGbvpIx582ucdAZC2mV6PKxhQKyp*Social Media*Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenni_simmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenni_simmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenni.simmer Music from: http://www.bensound.comMusic: Ahrix NovaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kXCdaJ7C5MD27jXxzvHsaFacebook: http://bit.ly/1wFWvyMYoutube Channel: http://bit.ly/2mUBTD2Youtube Video: http://bit.ly/1eXqiOiSoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1m1ye0b 8. The Launcher serves to present news related to the game and alert the player about game updates. How to get your sims 3 working again! After doing that, click OK and minimize the task manager and click play. Double click on Game folder. Then click on the compatibility tab and change the "Run this program for" then set to windows 7 . Do I need to uninstall and reinstall Origin itself to get it to work? Do you receive any error message or error code? My question is, is there a way to open Sims 3 without having to use Origin or even the launcher for the game? 0. look for Sims3Launcher.exe and give it any name you want (e.g. Your username should show under game . I'll look that up once I get back to my home computer @ home (rather than my work computer @ home), Trip. I kept on trying to reopen the launcher and start my game but it just went back to origin. I'm one of the folks using a disk to install both games mentioned here. LoginAsk is here to help you access Can't Login To Sims 3 Launcher quickly and handle each specific case you encounter. I went back in to continue playing at a later time, and all store bought content is gone again. 3. No respect, no chance, cease and desist when I chant-, Also, hear me out on this: the Sims 3 Launcher actually runs through Internet Explorer on Windows machines for communication and authenticating. and copy Sims3Launcher.exe and TS3.exe somewhere so you have a backup just in case. If you haven't updated yet, please do so. , Choose either PowerShell (Administrator) or Command prompt (Administrator), whichever option is offered, Inside the window that appears, copy and paste DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth without quotes into the window, and enter, The system will start validating soon. Press the windows button - type (just type on the keyboard, it will show up) event - open event viewer > event log (on the left). I did some research for a couple of days, keeping cool all the while figuring eventually I would fix it. @sashab614 That's what happens if you're not using the version of Command Prompt or PowerShell that has an (Administrator) in the name. However, support reps often don't understand the issue and might say that this isn't what happened to you. The Launcher first appeared in Bon Voyage. Big thanks you to my hubby for helping me with this!http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/downloadhttp://akamai.cdn.ea.com/e. ", And for the second command prompt I got "you must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility". But then after I hit yes the game didnt open, it just went back to my origin library. If so, Origin will update your game, but if not, please run the Super Patch before doing anything else. You may skip this step. Hope, it will work for you! @sashab614 If you've had two accounts merged, the above applies to you as well. I launch right from my desktop, I don't open origin first. Please try again with the admin version. Double click on your base game folder, so The Sims 3. Re-Open the Origin client and make sure there aren't any updates available. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Anyone know what else I can do? (The PowerShell script applies to both.). Solution 2: Try Repair Game Tool in Origin. @puzzlezaddictThis started happing immediately after I had my two accounts merged, actually. Try. Just merged an old account into my newer one the week before last week, cus 2 expansions were bought on my old account. Now navigate to (My) Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3. Sims 3 launcher needs close to open again. Use an elevated command prompt to complete these tasks. also if you play on full-screen then you'll have to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to get back to the task manager. This should be the same for both disc and Origin. I have lousy internet and if Origin is updating, I can't p. Have you tried looking inside your program files and inside the game folder double clicking TS3 inside there. It's my understanding that if you've got the Origin version of Sims 3 that you cannot by pass the Sims 3 Launcher. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. New features recently added to Origin include live streaming demos, free-to-play games, and a beta cloud storage feature. All the relevant information is in the accepted solution or in the posts linked there. Double click on Bin folder. I played it once for an hour or so. For the Task Manager method, you'd need to do it yourself, as shown in the video. @Mirazce Try reinstall Origin and launch the game through Origin until EA gets a handle on the problem. Go to Can't Login To Sims 3 Launcher website using the links below ; Step 2. Here's how: Hit Windows key-X Choose either "PowerShell (Administrator)" or "Command prompt (Administrator)," whichever option is offered Inside the window that appears, copy and paste "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth" without quotes into the window, and enter The system will start validating soon. The launcher doesn't always do a thorough job of patching on its own. When you launch the game, if it launches, a clean folder will spawn with no content. For more information, please see our I've tried clearing Origin cache, restarting Origin, repairing the game. i put the sims 3 folder outside the EA folder and tried to launch the game but it didn't start and still went back to origin. If the game still crashes, please run another dxdiag. February 2016. Disabling The Sims 3 Launcher. It happened while I was actually in game playing in one of the store bought worlds. @Miaa245So nothing works for starting my Sims 3 or Medieval (coming from original disks). Which version of Sims 3 game are you trying to install? From the description, it looks like you are having difficulty in installing Sims 3 game on your new Windows 8 computer. If you already have an EA Account, you can log in to TheSims3.com with your EA ID to create a persona name for The Sims 3 Community. Step 1: Launch Origin Client. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I usually get this message so I didnt really think anything of it. The next day I came back and opened the launcher through origin. I'll give you another dxdiag and a screenshot of the message im getting every time try to play the sims 3. Seems to work better for me to do that. Forum Activities for November ~ Click here for Details.Welcome Visitors!! This is likely DRM-related, but regardless, the workaround is to limit the game to using one of the processor's cores as it first starts loading. It's been reported that deleted Microsoft Edge browser cache helps fix launcher issues as well? The commands both have to run in the admin version, not the regular one. Could you please explain what you are talking about needs fixed in layman's terms? I'm running an Acer Predator with an Intel 12700K 3.6ghz unitI used your PowerShell script as you said to, but nothing is working to get these games running. Much like the game's official website, here you can see many of the latest official items available, ones that you have downloaded, and movies and screenshots that you have captured during the game. The game is not launched anymore from a '.exe' in the last EP/SP folder, but from a generic TS3W.exe in the base game program folder. Try resetting Internet Explorer as a possible solution, it worked for me when I wasn't able to log in and download Store content. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I just started playing the sims 3 again during quarantine. There is also an EA article on setting DEP for The Sims 3 so that the Windows protections don't stop it running properly. If it helps, here are a couple of relevant posts you can show them: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-does-not-launch-just-minimizes-Origin-for-a-sec https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-won-t-open-at-all/m-p/8574411#M238855. Login with username, password and session length. New features recently added to Origin include live streaming demos, free-to-play games, and a beta cloud storage feature. Or since the games won't run the script didn't work at all for my unit to change anything? https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/. So, Sims 3/Origin/EA Play has once again removed my access to all of my store bought content. I don't know. Here's the dxdiag report i just did. and our This is where your saved games, saved Sims, collections, custom content to include downloads, mods and other user data is stored. I was just thinking of that the other day. And patching can undo any other changes you've made, including running the compatibility patch from Lazy Duchess. Also, hear me out on this: the Sims 3 Launcher actually runs through Internet Explorer on Windows machines for communication and authenticating. And after all that i restarted my computer and i still could not launch the sims 3 and was just sent back to origin. @puzzlezaddictFor someone who hasn't needed to mess with or learn this stuff until my shiny new computer won't play any of my older Sims games (specificallySims Medieval and Sims 3). However, whenever I click play-or click on the launcher icon on my start menu-it does nothing. If your Sims 3 is installed via Origin, a game store platform, you can use the built-in game repairing tool to stop Sims 3 game from crashing. Because Origin doesn't see a valid base game key on your account, it doesn't let you launch the game. For Sims 3, you can run the patch made by Lazy Duchess, or the script from Miaa245, or you can limit the game to one core through the Task Manager. Re: GRRRRR Sims 3 Launcher/Origin/EA Play, Quote from: Trip on August 23, 2020, 07:24:35 PM, Quote from: MrsFlynn on August 24, 2020, 12:32:05 AM, resetting Internet Explorer as a possible solution, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10607/microsoft-edge-view-delete-browser-history. If so, you must use Origin to start the game, there is no way around that. "PS C:\Windows\System32>. Don't add anything to this folder yet; just see whether you can start a new save and play for a bit. That when I have launcher issues, delete IE cache is the way to go!! (I have no idea what happens exactly, just what the results look like.) Oh what a great idea, Trip!! - last edited Once the game loads up, go back to the task manager and check the "All processers" box and turn off, This works for TSM as well but you'll have to do the method on the EA/Origin app. I then restarted my computer and the game still didn't launch. And I tried to look this problem up but no one seems to have had it before. Step 2: Click MY GAMES to view the list of your games. Here's how: Restart your computer, and test. All was well until The Sims 3 launcher stopped responding. Never realised that about the Sims 3 launcher and Internet Explorer. To make sure, you're Origin and thesims3.com account is connected go to your MyAccount on the Origin Website and check if your account is connected. both of them have files in dccache. I don't know if this works with DVD (Which it should) but you can try this method called the "Task Manager Method", Turn on The Sims 3 Launcher along with the task manager before clicking play, go to details on the Task Manger and scroll down and look for, "Sims3Launcher.exe" when you find it, left click it and click "Set affinity" once that window pops up unselect the "All processers" box then check. The Sims 3 game launcher acts as your central hub for most of what goes on in the game. Your laptop is integrated and does not meet the requirements to play the game.Your processor and video card are one, and are competing with windows , origin and the game on 4gb of ram. I love this game way too much to not play.I very much hope that someone out there knows what's going on, attached is my most recent DxDiag. Please also keep in mind that if your disc install does NOT involve Origin, you need to apply the workaround of your choice to TS3W.exe, with the W, but if you are in fact launching from Origin, you need to use TS3.exe. Does that mean the program isn't going to bring my processing power back up since the program won't run to make the process complete? I have looked, I seem to have Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > dccache folders on both C Drive and D Drive. Privacy Policy. Nothing shows in task manager, and if I click it in origin the button is grayed out for a moment-like when you start a game-and then goes back to normal. What doe the script needs to sayif you could type it out so that I don't goof it up that would be much appreciated! 7. Go to the Toshiba web, search for your make and model laptop and make sure all your drivers are updated. I have seen a lot of similar issues from around 2013, but certainly things have changed since then, and none of their fixes have worked for me. Go to document\electronic arts\sims 3\dc cache and delete the missingdeps.idx. @hoypyvyuxccb Try the other suggestions in the accepted solution on page one, in particular the Task Manager method. April 2020 EA keeps giving everyone the "we are aware of it" crap, but they won't communicate with us beyond that. SetValueInvocationException:Line |9 | $TS3.ProcessorAffinity=1| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Exception setting "ProcessorAffinity": "Access denied. The executable for the Launcher may be present if stuff packs released after Bon Voyage are installed. There is a huge thread about it (60 pages +). In there you can see Sims launching related issues (TS3W.exe). They should auto-connect if you're using the same email address. For over a year now my Sims 3 Launcher has told me that it is "Unable to connect to Origin" and I have searched and searched for a solution. If you already have an EA Account, you can log in to TheSims3.com with your EA ID to create a persona name for The Sims 3 Community. They also have downloaded worlds in the sims 3 worlds folder. @Sapienite This is not an unusual result of having two accounts merged: the base game product key doesn't get moved over, or else it gets blocked or deactivated or otherwise rendered useless. One thing to try is to create a shortcut to the Sims on your desktop, and to run it right-click the shortcut and choose "Run as Admin". If you are starting out with the Launcher and you aren't already signed in to Origin, it's just going to try to take you back there so you can log in. . Please also let me know whether you've had two EA/Origin accounts merged at any point. Solutions. Here i. First off, I have a legitimate copy of Sims 3. I feel like it may have something to do with licenses? It could also be you are getting stuck because the Launcher (or the TS3.exe program) is already running by then. Scroll down until you find C:ProgramFiles/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Game/Bin/S3Launcher.exe in the contents of this file. @xxeklipse A recent update to Windows 11 is supposed to have fixed the issue. I have tried re-installing Directx9 or whatever it is called, .net framework etc nothing seems to fix it. @sashab614 Please move your entire Sims 3 user data folder out of Documents\Electronic Arts and onto your desktop. I really hope someone can help, I have tried so many things and it just gets more and more frustrating. I open Origin/The EA App (I have tested both a few dozen times) click on the Sims 3, the launcher opens, I click play and after a couple seconds it brings me back to Origin/The EA App.I have tried re-installing Directx9 or whatever it is called, .net framework etc nothing seems to fix it. What to do if the Sims 3 launcher wont open? Logged No respect, no chance, cease and desist when I chant- Ive had this issue in the past goto your sims 3 C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Origin Games\\The Sims 3 then find your sims 3 launcher application. But for the first command prompt i got "Error: 740" with a message saying "Elevated permissions are required to run DISM. The only way to fix this is to contact EA customer support and ask that your base game code be restored, or replaced if necessary. Sims 3 has been broken for over a month now. There are some guides to help through this. *Sighs* I saved and closed game. Venting over Origin, The Sims 3 launcher, and a minor technical question I had about 7 of The Sims 3 games on Origin, as well as nearly the entire collection of The Sims 4. I can't get the Sims 3 launcher to work either. To help you suggest steps to resolve the issue, I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions: 1. It is not present in the base game, or in expansion packs up to and including Seasons. This will ensure that your game is fully updated. I love this game way too much to not play. Open the Contents folder in the Finder window that appears, then double-click the info.plist file. So me deleting all instances of Internet Explorer from my computer probably wasn't the best idea I had. 1. Open task manager, see if sims 3 launcher in there. I haven't merged any accounts but here's my dxdiag. 2. Can't Login To Sims 3 Launcher will sometimes glitch and take you a long time to try different solutions. If that doesn't help, please run a couple of basic checks on your Windows system files. I even tried to repair the game and check for updates. I pressed the play button but then a message saying do you want To allow this game to make changes to this device. The right click on the application and go to properties. I'm sure it must have something to do with it, at least in my case. I can't do a factory reset of Sims 3 as I haven't been able to launch it even once yet, so there's no folder for it. I can't do a factory reset of Sims 3 as I haven't been able to launch it even once yet, so there's no folder for it. How to get your sims 3 working again! For gamers on the go, Origin services are also available on your mobile device! The point of this thread is that Sims 3 and Sims Medieval don't start correctly on a family of processors that includes yours. @sashab614 and @Sapienite I've moved this thread to the Sims 3 PC tech section. It's free as well. For the script and the patch, the one-core limit is lifted long before it would cause any performance issues. @1fea007331bd471a Even though you're installing from disc, do you need to use Origin during the process? But if you're struggling with a particular approach, please let me know which one you've chosen and what happens when you try it. You'll have to do this every time you wanna play the game which sucks but we just blame EA for that one. This folder and its contents are generated from the installed game files and your user input. Enter your Username and Password and . However, unless Mansion & Garden Stuff is installed, that should . Please run a dxdiag and attach it to a post. So I just got all my Sims games onto origin-I have CD copies but no CD drive on this laptop, and I want to play, so I redeemed the codes on origin and downloaded/installed them. Nothing shows in task manager, and if I click it in origin the button is grayed out for a moment-like when you start a game-and then goes back to normal. Not sure what's going on, as none of the saved worlds appear for me. I've tried clearing Origin cache, restarting Origin, repairing the game. Thank you for visiting!! If it throws an error, please list it here, After it reaches 100%, hit Windows key-X again, Again, choose PowerShell (Administrator) or Command prompt (Administrator), Inside the window, copy and paste sfc /scannow without quotes into the window, and enter. We hope you enjoy the forum!! Here's how: Hit Windows key-X Choose either "PowerShell (Administrator)" or "Command prompt (Administrator)," whichever option is offered Inside the window that appears, copy and paste "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth" without quotes into the window, and enter The system will start validating soon. The next thing that might come in handy is checking your event viewer. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. , _______________________________________________________________, Sims 3 will not launch through Origin/EA App, How To Fix The Sims 3/Medieval On Newer Intel Processors. I open Origin/The EA App (I have tested both a few dozen times) click on the Sims 3, the launcher opens, I click play and after a couple seconds it brings me back to Origin/The EA App. Follow the steps 1 to 5 in the opening post from Pam. The Sims 3 Guide - Mod Guide Game Launcher Introduction. "SetValueInvocationException:Line |13 | $TS3.ProcessorAffinity=$Affinity| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Exception setting "ProcessorAffinity": "Cannot convert null to type "System.IntPtr". For gamers on the go, Origin services are also available on your mobile device! New Members, Welcome!! Ever since I have gotten a new PC my Sims 3 just won't launch. Go to this folder " C:\Steam\steamapps\common\The Sims 3\Game\Bin ".

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