FAILED TRIALS!

by Guest Thu 12 May 2016, 06:06

Hi guys, I'm new to this site.

Anyway, I have problems of installing The Sims 3 base game and the expansion packs. I mean, I've done it correctly in the past, and I thought that I would never play this game after I got The Sims 4, but now I want to play it again. Also now, I tried so hard and many times to install the game according to the steps you guys had provided, but still failed. At first, after I installed the game, put the crack in a correct place, I applied the super-patch update, it says "Unable to Start Game service initialization failed 0x0175dcbb". I think I have done the same thing over and over again for like, more that 10 times, back to square 1. I downloaded TS3 Base Game Razor1911 Final Maxspeed. I've also tried the fix I downloaded from this site, but no luck.

And, the latest patch ver. 1.67 I downloaded from another site (if that matters). Also, I totally forgot how to install, honestly. I read and try to understand all the instructions, and I follow each one of them. I really don't know the problems are. I hope there is a way for me to install it.

PS: If I ask too many questions after replies I hope you can be patient, because I'm a slow-learner when it comes to read and understand things Razz

//EDIT

One thing that confusing me, regarding to the installation of The Sims 3 and the expansion packs..do I need to restart my computer right after the installation done? Or just install the EPs after the base game without restarting? And is "drag & drop" the same thing like "copy & paste"? Just in case if I'm doing something wrong.. I is confused

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Thu 12 May 2016, 20:33

Hello,

Welcome to the forum!

Let's see, that particular error can mean a number of things. Let's start with a couple of questions.

I'm just going to assume it's been a while since you uninstalled the game, so it can hardly be a faulty uninstallation, but what type of an installation did you use before? Was it the same or similar to the steps you followed when you installed the game this time, or was it a game that had a custom installer?

Can you specify to which location you installed the game? Default or a custom location? Perhaps an external HD? Did you move any of the game's files after the installation?

Have you installed and/or uninstalled any sims3packs since you installed the game this time?

EDIT:
I've just merged your other topic to this one.
There's no need to restart the pc after installing the game, or the expansionpacks.

Let us know if you need any help!

by Guest Thu 12 May 2016, 21:10

In addition to @Edin Eldi above:

90% of problems of re-installing are caused by improper removal of previous installed games.
The register still "thinks" that the programs are installed and consequently blocks another installation.
Many people remove the installation folders and then are under the impression that this action will be sufficient.

Most probably you now have to clean the registry manually.
No doubt there are instructions in the G4TW-site.
(external links are not allowed on this forum)

by **The_gh0stm4n** Fri 13 May 2016, 00:00

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:Hi guy, I'm new to this site.

Anyway, I have problems of installing The Sims 3 base game and the expansion packs. I mean, I've done it correctly in the past, and I thought that I would never play this game after I got The Sims 4, but now I want to play it again. Also now, I tried so hard and many times to install the game according to the steps you guys had provided, but still failed. At first, after I installed the game, put the crack in a correct place, I applied the super-patch update, it says "Unable to Start Game service initialization failed 0x0175dcbb". I think I have done the same thing over and over again for like, more that 10 times, back to square 1. I downloaded TS3 Base Game Razor1911 Final Maxspeed. I've also tried the fix I downloaded from this site, but no luck.

And, the latest patch ver. 1.67 I downloaded from another site (if that matters). Also, I totally forgot how to install, honestly. I read and try to understand all the instructions, and I follow each one of them. I really don't know the problems are. I hope there is a way for me to install it.

PS: If I ask too many questions after replies I hope you can be patient, because I'm a slow-learner when it comes to read and understand things

//EDIT

One thing that confusing me, regarding to the installation of The Sims 3 and the expansion packs..do I need to restart my computer right after the installation done? Or just install the EPs after the base game without restarting? And is "drag & drop" the same thing like "copy & paste"? Just in case if I'm doing something wrong.. I is confused

Hello and welcome to the forum,

I am mainly posting in this topic because I find your profile picture funny. Razz

But seriously, the way you install expansions and stuffpacks is this. Assuming you got them from Games4theworld here:
https://games4theworld.org/downloads.html

They will all be in .RAR files. You must create one new folder for each (!) expansion that you want to install. So one folder for e.g. Island Paradise (if you want that), another one for Into the Future, etc. Make sure to extract all contents of a .RAR, into a folder. At the end, you end up with folders for each expansion/stuffpack.

Navigate in each of them, and run the setup using the "setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need a serial number, then look inside the Installation guide .txt file, that is included in each expansion/stuffpack folder. And once the setup is finished, you "have installed" that expansion then. You can then go on with the other expansions.

Once you installed all you want, re-apply the 1.67 manual patch, and then also re-apply the Ultimate fix. Note that you only need the 2 files in the #Crack-folder of the Ultimate fix. They must be copied and pasted to C:\Program files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin. Make sure to replace the existing files. I suggest you only install ONE (1) expansion for now, and then re-apply the manual patch + Ultimate fix.

Then see if the "initialization error" still pops up. If not, you can go on with the other expansions. If it does persist, let us know. Smile

by Guest Fri 13 May 2016, 04:15

@Edin ElDi I hardly remember how I installed the game in previous time, but one thing I'm sure about is that I followed all the instructions on the installation guide, I read it carefully. I even referred to the youtube videos of how the installation works, each of the steps I followed. It was working! And now it don't! Sad

I use custom installation (D:\) instead of the default one (C:\), bcoz I don't want to see it becomes almost full memory and it could make my computer lags. And no, I didn't install the CC right after the installation done, just in case if it doesn't work.. WhatDidUJustCallMe?

@Tarac Well, I always uninstall apps using Control Panel on Settings in my computer, bcoz I think it is safer than just remove/delete the folders bcoz I know the apps will still be there even if the folders are removed. Clean the registry manually? How? Can you tell me step by step? Smile

Anyway, does it affect my other apps/folders? I mean, is it like formatting my computer?

@Carlos I use 7zip app to unzip/extract folders. I thought it wasn't so different that other extractor like Winrar or Winzip. So, I thought I just went download the 7zip instead of the basic winrar. You mean like, create a new folder for each EP installation in the folder where I want to install it? And the thing is, I've tried so many different ways to install the game (including the methods you mentioned just now), and none of them worked Sad

I feel like my brain has drained and flatted so much thinking about how I am going to try other ways to make it work Sad

I am so frustrated with myself. Facepalm

by **The_gh0stm4n** Fri 13 May 2016, 04:24

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:@Carlos I use 7zip app to unzip/extract folders. I thought it wasn't so different that other extractor like Winrar or Winzip. So, I thought I just went download the 7zip instead of the basic winrar. You mean like, create a new folder for each EP installation in the folder where I want to install it? And the thing is, I've tried so many different ways to install the game (including the methods you mentioned just now), and none of them worked I feel like my brain has drained and flatted so much thinking about how I am going to try other ways to make it work I am so frustrated with myself.

You need to use WinRAR. Every program has different algorithms according to which the program compresses or decompresses data. You can download WinRAR (including instructions) from this site here:
https://games4theworld.org/downloads.html

And it doesn't matter where you create the folders into which you extract the .RAR contents. Once you run the setup, the files and folders of the game will be applied automatically to the correct location. Just make sure - again - to use one (1) fresh folder for each expansion/stuffpack .RAR.

If you need to manually clean up any previous installations of The Sims 3, see this post here:
https://games4theworld.forumotion.com/t19018-un-installing-the-sims-3-a-reference-guide

Take your time for the procedure, and re-boot the computer after that. Then you can continue with re-installing the game(s). P.S. good luck, and take some rest before doing all that ! Smile

by Guest Fri 13 May 2016, 17:44

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:Okay, so I just did all things to fix the uninstallation of the TS3 games..and now, can I start install the game again? any tips before I start the process? Just in case if I do something wrong again

Well, the good news is, my TS3 game is working! Smile

But not-so-good news is that the game is stop working while I was playing. What caused that? When I installed the game after done "cleaning", I followed all and each of the instructions, but, why? And one more thing I'm curious, why does it says Windows Vista, but not Windows 8.1? Coz my computer is operating Windows 8.1 .

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Fri 13 May 2016, 20:49

Hello,

Unfortunately, the game is prone to crashing. You can try if any of these possible solutions work.

by **The_gh0stm4n** Sat 14 May 2016, 00:26

I would have a look at this topic here, as it can help prevent crashings too:
https://games4theworld.forumotion.com/t21716-excessive-fps-rendering-in-the-sims-3-updated-on-16-12-2015

by Guest Sat 14 May 2016, 02:16

@Carlos But I don't have more options on the left side Why.

by **The_gh0stm4n** Sat 14 May 2016, 02:21

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:@Carlos But I don't have more options on the left side

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with AMD cards, so you will need to do research on your own for now. If necessary, I can have as quick look via TeamViewer, and see if I can find the option there.

In case you are unfamiliar with TeamViewer, read up on the information here:
https://games4theworld.org/contact.html

by Guest Sat 14 May 2016, 02:45

Okay..I'll see what I can do from here..and thank you, to all of you! Smile

by **The_gh0stm4n** Sat 14 May 2016, 02:56

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:Okay..I'll see what I can do from here..and thank you, to all of you!

Good luck, and if you like, I am on the chatbox now briefly (located on top of the forum's main page). If you like, I have some time for a quick TeamViewer now. This vertical synchronization is a very crucial step that must be done.

//EDIT

Or check the chatbox to see if me or another team member is online, to help you via TeamViewer if necessary. Smile

by Guest Sat 14 May 2016, 05:43

Hey guys! I want to state a few problems with my TS3 game. The game is working, but it couldn't run longer. It says that my game is not compatible with my computer's operating system, Windows 8. I tried to run the game with Windows 7, Vista, and even XP, but none of them were working Sad

I also tried to change the settings in the game, it doesn't work too. And I also tried the troubleshooting system and the from https://games4theworld.forumotion.com/t857-the-sims-3-crashes-freezes-to-desktop-fix-updated-on-30-01-2015 also couldn't help. In the past, I could run the game without any problem. And now, it just wouldn't let me peacefully play the game Why.

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Sat 14 May 2016, 11:02

Hello,

Mine is a bit different, since I have Dual-graphics, but don't you have Start->Performance->Frame Rate in your CCC?
This is the first screen I get upon starting CCC.

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Sat 14 May 2016, 11:34

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:Hey guys! I want to state a few problems with my TS3 game. The game is working, but it couldn't run longer. It says that my game is not compatible with my computer's operating system, Windows 8. I tried to run the game with Windows 7, Vista, and even XP, but none of them were working I also tried to change the settings in the game, it doesn't work too. And I also tried the troubleshooting system and the from https://games4theworld.forumotion.com/t857-the-sims-3-crashes-freezes-to-desktop-fix-updated-on-30-01-2015 also couldn't help. In the past, I could run the game without any problem. And now, it just wouldn't let me peacefully play the game

I've merged your new topic with this one, we prefer keeping problems by the same user at the same time in one topic, in case the issues are related Smile

Let's see.. It should definitely be compatible! Did you make any changes? Added mods? Done any of the crashing/freezing tips?

by Guest Sat 14 May 2016, 16:14

@Edin ElDi Yeah, sure no problem Smile

And no, unfortunately I don't have it Sad

. Well, what do you mean by dual-graphics?

Well, I didn't add any mods bcoz I doubt that I have to redo everything from scratch. Yes, I did try the crashing/freezing tips, and they didn't work. I don't know if I should uninstall everything again and re-install the game......should I?

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Sat 14 May 2016, 20:15

Hello,

Let's not be hasty, uninstalling is such a pain WhatDidUJustCallMe?

Dual graphics just means I have an APU and a GPU that work together creating better results than either one would separately. That also means my CCC looks just a little different than that of most people who use an AMD card, but I usually find my way around it in a trial&error sort of way Laughing

Start by going to the button labeled "Preference" in the upper right corner of CCC, and switch to "advanced view". If I'm not mistaken, you should have a couple more options now in the menu on the left-hand side. From that menu, click "Performance->Frame Rate".

If you've made any changes during your exploration of this topic, and your game no longer runs, the first order of business is to undo any of the changes you've made and see if it will now start. If problems arise, we'll take it from there, good luck!

by **The_gh0stm4n** Sun 15 May 2016, 00:17

Also, you said you were able to run The Sims 3 in the past. Did you used to run all expansions there ? A problem that can come up with weaker or older computers is that they cannot handle too many expansions being installed, you you could then try uninstalling a couple of them.

Also, try lowering your graphics settings to see if it makes any impact on your gameplay.

by Guest Sun 15 May 2016, 03:58

@Edin ElDi Well, I've been thinking to download an APU graphic drivers to "upgrade" it...does it work? Or will I make it worse? WhatDidUJustCallMe?

If I can actually download it, then I will. So, what's your opinion? And fyi, I have Intel(H) HD Graphics, but I checked it, there's no settings for gaming performance, though.

And for AMD, I only have this...

....and it suddenly stop working.

@Carlos Well, I installed only 2 stuff packs and 7 EPs..the thing is, when I think again, my TS4 game is working normally. I don't have any issue with that, though WhatDidUJustCallMe?

by **The_gh0stm4n** Sun 15 May 2016, 10:51

RaeRaeGoo2 wrote:@Edin ElDi Well, I've been thinking to download an APU graphic drivers to "upgrade" it...does it work? Or will I make it worse? If I can actually download it, then I will. So, what's your opinion? And fyi, I have Intel(H) HD Graphics, but I checked it, there's no settings for gaming performance, though.

And for AMD, I only have this...

....and it suddenly stop working.

@Carlos Well, I installed only 2 stuff packs and 7 EPs..the thing is, when I think again, my TS4 game is working normally. I don't have any issue with that, though

It's probably best if someone has a look at that through TeamViewer. Smile

Please check the chatbox on top of the forum's main page to see if there is a team member online at the same time as you. You might have to log on several times though, since we all live in different time zones.

by **☠ ~ Aɳɳ ~ ☠** Sun 15 May 2016, 11:25

Having an APu and a GPU doesn't mean you have or can have dual-graphics. This pc was designed to have both pieces of hardware work together. But if you do have an APU and a GPU, there may be some settings you need looked at and in that case, it's probably a good idea to go along with Carlos for some Teamviewer support. He can handle that Smile

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