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3f444fb472fa1627
Rising Novice
10 months ago

Black screen after launch

Hi,

The game ran perfectly fine last night. Today it keeps black screening after pressing play. Then it crashes and I cant even close it with task manager.

I play on Windows 10. I have tried everything:

  • Run as admin.
  • Repair the game from the EA app.
  • Start in window mode.
  • Move the Sims 3 documents folder so the game creates a new one.
  • Activate .NET 3.5
  • Install DirectX 9.
  • Uninstall, clear registry, and reinstall.
  • Defragment my unit.
  • Delete temporary files
  • Turn on DirectPlay
  • Execute launcher with one CPU.
  • Lazy Duchess'   Intel Alder Lake Patch

Please help

8 Replies

  • 3f444fb472fa1627  Please provide a dxdiag.  Click Windows key-R, enter dxdiag in the run box, wait for the scan to finish, click "Save all information," and save the file to your desktop.  From there, you can attach it to a reply using the paper clip (Attachment) icon included with the other formatting buttons.

  • 3f444fb472fa1627  Please uninstall and reinstall your VC++ 2005 x86 runtime, which Sims 3 uses.  Open Windows Settings > Apps, scroll down to the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, click the 2005 version (it won't say x86, but that's what it is), and uninstall it.  You can get a new copy here:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347

    You only need the x86 version, not the other two.  Restart after installing and before trying to play.

  • Thanks so much. That kinda worked, but now it’s stuck on loading screen. It’s not freezing, but I have been stuck on 99% loading forever. It happened earlier today as well, but it takes 45 minutes-1 hours 

  • 3f444fb472fa1627  Sorry for the late reply.  Does this happen with existing saves, new saves, or both?  If it's only in a new save, does it matter which world you choose?

  • No problem, it doesnt matter what save or what world i choose. I decised to delete the game unfortunately - but thanks for the help ☺️

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