Bad CC - Instructions on how to find it and how to get rid of it (including list)

FAQ

I can't find the Custom Content in my launcher. I've look many times

Make sure that
- You're checking INSTALLED CONTENT and NOT Downloads
- There's no filter active (choose the infinite sign tab in the launcher)
- Go slowly through your launcher. It tends to jump
- The symbol you see in CAS is a little plumbob sign and NOT a folder or a flower/star

If you have verified that all of the above is true and still can't find it, it might has something to do with the number of downloads you have in your launcher. It seems the launcher can only display so many of them.

To limit the number of downloads move all files *.ebc in your DCCache folder to the desktop. Since those are store items, they can't get installed with houses/lots/Sims.

If it still doesn't show up, use this method by Mell: For those of you having trouble uninstalling cc through the launcher..

I have so much bad cc and it would be so much work to go through all my downloads. Is there an easier way than to uninstall them all ?

You can simply remove all files *.dbc from your DCCache folder and ALL CC except Store, households/Sims/lots will be gone.

I found one or more of the numbers you provided in my DCBackup folder and deleted it but the CC is still in my game

Deleting the files in your DCBackup folder has one purpose only: That you don't spread it any further with your uploads. To get rid of the Download itself, you MUST look for it and UNINSTALL from your launcher. Make sure to check the Installed content tab and NOT the Downloads one.

My Sims have long arms and look like Monsters. Do I have bad CC ?

Yes, you do. Those are CC that are categorized for the wrong age groups. Check this list for known files that have this problem: BAD CC: Clothing

My babies are all invisible. Do I have bad CC ?

If you see long sticks coming out of your house and they are not really invisible, yes, you do have bad cc. Same as error above. If they are truly invisible it's mostly because you uninstalled bad cc and now they have no mesh anymore. Age them up with the birthday cake (have mom/dad click on the cake to get the option to age up the baby) and they are fine again.

My Sims are wearing cloth while taking a shower. Do I have bad cc ?

Most likely. There are some that are categorized for naked that have that effect.

Check the following list for known files:
- BAD CC: Clothing
- BAD CC: Hidden clothing

When you have removed the CC, you will need to reset the Sim to naked. You can do this with the MasterController Mod or with this method: Game Help:Showering with clothing on (Reset Sim to Nude towards the end)

If you are sure it's not the CC, simply try the reset to Nude method mentioned above or through MasterController)

My sims are all . Do I have Bad CC ?

This error has two reasons. First one is a bad mapping. That can also apply to part of the clothing showing on another part of the clothing (like shoes on dress). A list to a few of those can be found in my German blog: BAD CC: Kleider färben ab

The other reason is a little trickier. Unlike Sims 2, Sims 3 recolors normally come with the mesh. There are a few exceptions to that and if you don't have the original mesh, you will either get an invisible body or an all Sim. Check the site where you got the download from if the mesh is included or not. If you got it through the exchange, uninstall the cc.

My Sims Hair is all messed up

There are two errors here. Hair that floats high above your Sims head is usually because if wrong categorization. Check this list: BAD CC: Clothing

If they look all strange, it might be of a missing mesh. A lot of recolors from Newsea hair don't have the mesh included (cause the mesh is at TSR which costs money) and the creators usually don't want to anger them. Get the original mesh and the hair will look fine. Also sometimes you either need the male version or the version from another age group as well. If you got it through the exchange, uninstall.

My Sims lost all his hair and is bald now

This is usually a Mac only issue and I don't know if there's a solution found for this yet.

What about that Girl Dressed Doll everyone is talking about

I don't want to go into details on this issue. Fact is, it's not attaching to every upload anymore but can still be found in the Exchange. It will crash your game and should therefore be removed. It's not better or worse than any other bad cc that crashes your game. If you want to know more about the issue, read this: SERIOUS HIDDEN AND CORRUPT CC in your Game

I have a cc that is not listed and simply can't find it

If you feel up to it, try this method to find the launcher pic you need to look for: TUTORIAL: How to find a certain download in your Launcher, if not, feel free to post in this thread.

Either provide me with a picture (will only work if I know the Download) or upload a Sim with the CC to the exchange and provide me with a link. Make sure you warn people about the CC and state that it's a testing file for Crinrict. Delete it after I get back to you.

I have a download that I checked in Custard and it says naked in the description. Will this make my Sim naked ?

No. If a cloth is categorized for Naked this just means it can be worn while taking a shower. It has nothing to do with the NKD cloth floating around that make your sim walk around naked. Those are normal cloth that show everything.

I got a new skin tone in my game. Where did that come from ?

Non-default skin tones are always package files and unfortunately the come with Sims. They don't show in Custard and the only way to get rid of them is finding the Sim that has them and uninstall those.

Custard says something about Corrupt (Not a DBPF) / Bad Download / Bad Index. What is that ?

Those are probably uploads that either didn't get uploaded or downloaded properly. See more details here: CUSTARD: Corrupt (Not a DBPF) / Bad Download / Bad Index. Check the Custard tutorial for other errors that Custard shows.

Are there any bad patterns out there or are they always safe ?

There are a few older patters that were not made with the EA Pattern Tool that don't seem to work properly anymore. Usually you see long loading times in CaSt, especially when you try to access the Misc patterns.

Sometimes a simple reinstall will work, other times you have to get rid of them. If you stick to newer patterns, you should be fine.