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ddb0147a393b5c29
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13 years ago

Issues with TSLhost.dll after re-installing The Sims 3 base

So I installed TS3 a couple weeks ago from the disc I have, updated easily, and it ran with no problems. I also bought TS3 Supernatural on Origin, and that worked fine with the disc-installed base program.

I just bought a few more add ons [Generations, Pets, and Seasons], and Origin prompted me to uninstall the base game, and re-install through the Origin client. What a massive waste of time- once I finished downloading and installing, I got the launcher up okay, but it wouldn't let me log in or update. I restarted my computer and logged into Origin again, and it had me update Origin.

Now I can't even get the launcher to work. I downloaded a patch, and during installation it indicated it couldn't ad d the TSLhost.dll file because it already existed, so I just let it be and ignored it, and once it was done, I couldn't even bring up the launcher. When I try to open it from Origin, it will start, and then I get a pop-up saying that the launcher encountered a problem. I tried copying TSLhost.dll from the disc I have and moving it over, but it says I don't have permission even though I am not only the administrator on this computer, but the only user. I can't change permission on the files, either.

I'm just frustrated, the game was working fine until Origin had me delete what was already working.

ETA:: I'm playing the Windows version with no mods.

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  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    13 years ago

    Not sure what to tell you since the only option I see is to reinstall the game yet again.

    Something probably went wrong with the installation and seeing how many people have launcher issues after reinstalling the game after that stupid DLC error message which isn't even necessary since it's a bug, this is a major issue that EA needs to fix asap.

    So, please don't bite my head of when I say: Clean your computer from the game and reinstall from your disc. To get the expansion use the solution posted in the link above.

    Try uninstalling following the instructions here: http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Uninstall

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    13 years ago

    Hello, 

    Since I changed my Disc and I lost all my stuff I was having issues installing the Sims3 + some expansion packs (All CD versions). All because of that annoying message that the TSLhost already existed, and everytime I pressed the ignore button it would wreck my launcher. It took me about 3 days of installing, uninstalling and clearing the registry and a bunch of folders until I got it to work. I won't be able to tell you in the end what did work cause it got to a point where I was so tired that I tried a couple of things at the same time. And the things I changed were:

    - The installation folder->Instead of installing on the C: Program files(x86) I simply changed it to the C: Program Files;

    - After I finished installing the Sims 3 I simply denied the installation of the most recent EA downloader and patched it manually with the super patcher (with my Origin unistalled);

    After this, the launcher was working and I just installed my Expansion Packs. I still havent Installed the most recent Origin software though, since my game is now working on the 1.63 patch and I just wanted to play, but I'm aware some people might have to install if they have mixed versions of the game ( Digital and CD). If I had to do it I would probably do it only after the pacth is applied tho. 

    Hope this helps someone, since I was running through forums and didnt found anything that would help my case.. 

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    13 years ago

    Thanks for that feedback.

    Solutions are always appreciated 🙂

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