error during startup see log for details
Hey, so I havent played TS3 in years but I've tried to go back to it today given how broken TS4 is atm (and my refusal to update my game to that dumpster fire coupled with the "expired license" nonse...
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jessw89 Since your packs are all installed, you may be able to find the codes in your computer's registry. Here's how to look:
https://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2013/09/how-to-find-your-serial-number.html
If you can find the codes, try registering them in the EA App, or better yet, on the old Sims 3 site if your account there works, which it should. Even if you'd rather use a disc install, it's great to have the content attached to your account.
For the error itself, you'll need to do a clean uninstall and reinstall of Sims 3, as described here:
[Read First] Running Sims 3 in Windows | EA Forums - 8323446
The question is whether you want to use the EA App to run your game, or you want (or need) to reinstall via disc. There are advantages to both, so pick the one that works for you, if you can in fact register your content. And external CD drives are cheap if it comes to that.
