Unable to start game: Service initialization failed (0x024e424f) [SOLVED]

Hi!
I need help because I can't start my Sims3 after installing Generations. 

I have original base game, after what I installed succesfuly your expansions and packs(in this order): World Adventures, High End Lot Stuff, Ambitions (I've tried to play game after each instalation because I'm adding it slowly) but after I installed Generations no matter how many times I started the game I would get black screen and info service initialization failed.

I followed all steps mentioned in instructions that came with games but something went wrong after Generations. Was I supposed to install Fast Lane Stuff, Late Night and Outdoors before Generations?

Can I fix it somehow without reinstaling all of it?

Game is 1.67 version. I don't know if this matters.

Hi,

Try updating it again with the patch and applying the crack. If it doesn't work, please post a screenshot of the error.

Hello,

Also, do you happen to get an "Error during Startup" error when you try to launch the game via the Game Launcher?
If so, please check this out: https://games4theworld.forumotion.com/t6052-error-during-startup-see-log-for-more-details-fix

Thanks! I don't have error in Game launcher. 

But I have really stupid question: Where to get patch and should that patch be for Generations or for Sims 3?

Hi,

You can use the manual patch provided here. It will update all TS3 and all of the expansion packs.

Guys thanks a lot! 

I used provided patch after what it asked me to insert disc so I used ultimate fix and now everything works just fine.

Once again, thanks a lot!

kachy wrote:Guys thanks a lot! 

I used provided patch after what it asked me to insert disc so I used ultimate fix and now everything works just fine.

Once again, thanks a lot!

Hello there,

Glad to hear everything is working again as it should now!
Enjoy the game and please let us know if you need help again.