PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR MODS BEFORE UPDATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make sure to backup the folder in documents\electronicarts\thesims3 to a safe place. That's all your user data like your downloads and savegames. Patch Notes See here: http://www.thesims3.com/game/patches/-508283802 (make sure to set your country to US to read) How to install Download the patch to a place of your choice on your hard drive (don't choose to run it directly, download it first in case something goes wrong) Find the file and double click on it to install Wait until the patch is installed Done Patch Links Below you find the current manual patch links. This patches are NOT for Steam Users. Steam has it's own update system. If you have any troubles with the smaller incremental patch (like the Invalid File Found error), use the bigger Superpatch. If you are at a lower version than 1.66 right now, also use the super patch. If you already patched through the launcher, you don't need to use these. The manual links are for people that have issues getting the patch through the launcher or get errors with it. Super Patch Super Patch (All Regions), 1.7 GB Incremental from 1.66 Make sure to download the right region. The last two digits of your base game version will tell you your region. Region 1 (USA), 176,1 MB Region 2 (Europe, Australia & Rest of the world), 177.9 MB Region 3 (Asia), 176.1 MB Region 5 (Japan), 175.6 MB Region 17 (Digital Game Version), 179.8 MB Macs Super Patch Links Region 1 (USA), 1.7 GB Region 2 (EEurope, Australia & Rest of the world), 1.7 GB Region 3 (Asian), 1.7 GB Region 5 (Japan), 1.7 GB Region 17 (Digital Game Version), 1.7 GB Please read this post carefully. Links also availble: Official EA Download Links for The Sims 3 *Cumulative* Manual Update ------------------------------------ Did this FAQ help you with your issue ? If so, please consider pressing the XP button

Hello Crinrict, Thank you for this useful thread! I'm writing to let you know that this has been floated for all users to see on top of the other threads when they reach The Sims 3 board. :robothappy:

I downloaded the latest patch 1.39 and now my game crashes 5-10 minutes into game play. My game was working perfectly fine before I downloaded the update. I have uninstalled /reinstalled everything and my game is still crashing. My computer meets all the requirements needed to run this game and my game was working fine until I updated the patch 1.39, so I know for a fact that it isn't my computer causing the problem. There isn't a problem with my disc either, as I was playing the game without problems before updating to patch 1.39. At this point I am beyond frustrated. Please help, I need a fix for this patch problem so I can continue to play my game.

Ok thanks. I've just rephrased the title so since this is floated now, I'm just gonna update it with every new patch if that is ok, rather than making a new one each time.

Could you open your own thread ? Post as much detail about your computer and the issue as possible.Same issue on new game or just the existing one ?Also go through the crashing check list.

It's always a good idea to have the newest patch, especially if you want to use the Store and the ingame features.Use the super patch.

[FAQ] Current Patch - 1.67 - Manual links and more

Macs

Super Patch Links

Region 1 (USA), 1.7 GB

Region 2 (EEurope, Australia & Rest of the world), 1.7 GB

Region 3 (Asian), 1.7 GB

Region 5 (Japan), 1.7 GB

Region 17 (Digital Game Version), 1.7 GB

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175 Replies

Anonymous
13 years ago
Hello Crinrict,

Thank you for this useful thread! I'm writing to let you know that this has been floated for all users to see on top of the other threads when they reach The Sims 3 board. :robothappy:
crinrict
Hero+
13 years ago
Ok thanks. I've just rephrased the title so since this is floated now, I'm just gonna update it with every new patch if that is ok, rather than making a new one each time.
rosidbon
13 years ago
If all this patch does is stop a few Zombies, DO NOT INSTALL IT. Especially if you are playing on a Mac
It has caused all kinds of problems in my game. Freezing, crashing, disappearing CC, 'Service initialisation failure' error, disappearing hairs,
Most people are having to turn off their wi-fi or at lease disconnect from the internet in order to get the game to load.
Massive '.....up.' as per usual.
Anonymous
13 years ago
Which is a good update to have? I am unable to even Open Origin (My base game is at 1.26 haha). SHould I download a lower update?
Please lemme know! Thanks
crinrict
Hero+
13 years ago
It's always a good idea to have the newest patch, especially if you want to use the Store and the ingame features.
Use the super patch.
ostressedone
13 years ago
I downloaded the latest patch 1.39 and now my game crashes 5-10 minutes into game play. My game was working perfectly fine before I downloaded the update. I have uninstalled /reinstalled everything and my game is still crashing. My computer meets all the requirements needed to run this game and my game was working fine until I updated the patch 1.39, so I know for a fact that it isn't my computer causing the problem. There isn't a problem with my disc either, as I was playing the game without problems before updating to patch 1.39. At this point I am beyond frustrated. Please help, I need a fix for this patch problem so I can continue to play my game.
crinrict
Hero+
13 years ago
Could you open your own thread ? Post as much detail about your computer and the issue as possible.
Same issue on new game or just the existing one ?
Also go through the crashing check list.
brownbootsjo
13 years ago
Just installed the "all patch." Hope this works. Tried updating my game through the launcher (1.39.003), but kept getting this message: Update Error: Invalid file found. Have spent most of the day, which has now been wasted, so am in great hopes this patch that you have provided does the trick! Getting awfully tired of all the problems, but thankfully, you've been there and have taken care of most of the problems I've encountered. Thank you for taking the time to help others! 😕mileyhappy::heart:
Anonymous
13 years ago
Doesn't patch 1.42 add exactly what Seasons does?
crinrict
Hero+
13 years ago
Yes, it's the Seaons Patch - 2 weeks early 🙂