Question about Patches and a fresh install of Sims3+Expansions (and about the guide).[SOLVED]

So, I've had the Sims 3 + all expansions up to Pets installed and working perfectly. I recall having to initially apply and install separate patches and cracks during the installation process for each expansion. Fastforward several months: I went to install Showtime, I got it working for a while but there was a huge memory leak and it was freezing/slowing so I tried fixing it with the 1.33 patch (before, my base game had been at something else) and after that I haven't been able to get the game to work at all. I've tried cracking and patching, bunch of errors, and I had to uninstall the base game and all the expansions, so I'm starting out fresh.

As far as base game .isos go, is every 'version' going to be the same? Should I re-download my isos or do they all start at whatever the base version is?

In addition, do I have to install separate patches for each one with a fresh install, or is something like the ultimate fix 1.33 patch going to work? I noticed when I had used it before, it updated my base game to 1.33, but say, World Adventures was still like, at version 2.14 and it looked like a more recent patch for it had been 2.17 (so it had not gotten updated). The installation instructions do not mention doing any of that.

Note: I did not use the launcher in the past. I opened with TS3W.exe. I did all manual patch installs; that might be where the difference is / and my lack of understanding the missing steps.

Thank you for any help. In the meantime, I'm going to be re-installing the game and the expansions, but not opening or cracking anything until I understand it a little more. (Still deciding whether or not I'm gonna go ahead and try Showtime once more).

Thank you. :] I think I'll install the base game and the 1.29 patch now. Then I have to go to work, so the 1.31 step'll (and installing the rest of the expansions) will have to wait. I'm still trying to decide whether or not to install showtime again, since my computer was so slow that last time. Hmm... I probably will, and if it's still buggy I'll just uninstall it since it's the last expansion (I guess). I'll keep things posted here, if you don't mind!

//EDIT

Okay, checked the registry, my SKU value for the sims is 2. Downloading corresponding 1.31 patch now.

Hello,

Please let us know if you run into any problems during the process.

Used patch 1.31, installed world adventures, high end loft stuff, ambitions, fast lane, late night while getting ready (couldn't wait, gosh). Then came Outdoor Living, where a popup told me that the version of the sims I have is more current than the version of outdoor living I have and that I should update or there could be problems.

I assume this might be an expansion I should patch?
For now, I'll keep going with the installs. Although I have to leave in 10 minutes so it'll probably only be one or two more, we'll see.

//EDIT

Getting the same pop-up with Generations.

"Warning: The
installed version of The Sims is more recent than this product. If you
choose to proceed, you will need to be connected to the internet and
update this product via the Sims 3 Game Launcher after it is installed
in order to play The Sims 3."

Admin edit: Please use the "Edit" button on your message, instead of double-posting. Thank you!

- ADMIN

Hello,

Did you do the v1.33 update, like Lady ElDi suggested?

Sorry, I forgot to respond and tell you guys that everything is working.