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Anonymous
14 years ago
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Error Code 12

Hey I'm sure someone's had Error Code 12. I'm busy contacting EA about it and I'm just waiting for a reply. The whole thing with the Legacy Files won't work for me because I don't get Legacy file!!!...
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  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    14 years ago

    Don't think the fixing is ever going to happen. That would mean a major code rewrite.

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Anonymous
14 years ago

Thanks for fhe update about what error code 12 really is a memory full fault. I think I will reach that soom since the game has started slowing down freezing from memory flow. I will just update my operating system to 64 bit I already have 16g memory installed on the motherboard. Slhould solve the problem. EA claimed this error code was fixed and would never explain why it happems. I get this error after visiting other countries in World Adventures and saving again also the slow down starts occuring after I edit the town placing lots and people all around to make the game more interesting. This explains alot since you have finally identified what error code 12 reallly is a memory overload. Adobe was having memory problems on a leak and now on video anther leak I am part of that thread. So I really undrstand memory problems. The Suggestions are great but EA needs to fix this problem since they have moved to the gaming on Xbox and WII. Unless this is only a problem on PC gaming. The problem I see with this situation is Virtual Memory should take care of this problem on Windows 32bit system unless Sims will not allow the operating system to access VM this allows for major swap outs and with Terra Bite HDD the matter of space is of no concequence.Wondering if there is away to force Sims to wite Memory over flow to the page files and set aside maybe 8g for paging of this program alone. That should resolve the 32bit delima.

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crinrict
Hero+
14 years ago

Don't think the fixing is ever going to happen. That would mean a major code rewrite.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    14 years ago

    Yeah. EA seriously stuffed it up.

    I haven't quite finished installing my games - in fact I haven't done anything besides the base game - seeing as I need more bandwith to update my game before I can install WA.

    I'll try and save more but do you think I should see if it works without my saves and then perhaps move my saves into the Sims 3 folder? Because maybe it's may saves that keep on buggering up my game.

    I'm also thinking about getting the Sims 3 Seasons Limited Edition so maybe I'll get it and then start playing with my saves again.

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      14 years ago
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      The problem is error code 12 once it happens it can lock the file. I have yet to understand this but it will not let you save at one time you could save the file to anotlher name using 'save as' it seems the memory overload keeps coming up with new conditions and has in some occoations made the file unsaveable. You can revert back to the backup file locateated ti the same folder. I have had occasion this would not work even though it is recommended. The way I underrstand it now is it is a memory overflow the problem unless they fix the memory overflow It will present several situations and simply reloading the old game will not correct the problem. which is what EA wants you to da since working with Adobe. I understand memory leaks of all sorts and they can be crazy on your system. Since EA does not attend to this matter because they are not as open to critizim as Adobe nor do they operate in the business world and depend on that reputation they have no rep to protect as does Adobe. They will never address the real cause and the only way to make them is flood Micosoft witlh complaints about EA and that it is not compatable with Windows 7 they have a loose partnership with Micosoft, but it affects the relations in the Xbox WII and PS communities the techs are not going to fix this. The best you can do is always keep a second set of saves in another location but be aware the file causing the memory over flow will continue to get memory over flow. The best solution is to make copies of the Sims you play export them and put them back in a new game once thet game crashes deleting the file causing the overflow. Sorry if I am ranting this error code 12 has made me mad for along time and EA's solutions are less than acceptable.Remember EA is only about making money and they are helpful only as long as they want to continue making money the CEO has said so publicly and he does not care about the games only making money. Not support. Error code 12 started with wold adventlures and continues down that road they will not go back and fix it although Pets has added with the latest patch a new approach to the problem. Your suggestion is as good as any it soulds good to me. 
      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        14 years ago

        The thing is: I only got the problem when I installed Late Night and Generations together!!!!

        I understand what you're on about. It's SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!! 

        There has gotta be a way for me to continue playing! I am NOT just going to give up because of this stupid problem....

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