The Sims 3 has stopped working
If the game "The Sims 3" doesn't work anymore, it could be due to faulty files or wrong settings. We show you how to solve the start problems with "The Sims 3".
"The Sims 3" has stopped working: tips and suggested solutions
- Press the "Windows" and "E" keys simultaneously so that the Explorer opens.
- Open the path "C: \ Program Files \ The Sims 3" and then the folder "bin".
- Right-click on the "Sims3Launcher.exe" file and select "Properties".
- If the file is 0 bytes in size, look for the "Sims3Launcher.exe_" file. Remove the underscore and delete the other file.
- Go back a folder and find the file "TS3.exe". Right-click on the "Properties" option.
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab above and activate the "Run as administrator" option below.
- Close the window with the "OK" button and start the game.
The Sims 3 stopped working: delete mods
- If you use mods or other extensions, the error can also be here. Open the "Sims 3 Launcher" and deactivate all mods and other extras.
- If the game starts normally, you can gradually activate the individual content to find the "culprit".
- Always be careful not to install too many extensions. Whole worlds and neighborhoods in particular make the game unstable.
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