[MAC] My Sims 3 Launcher won't Open

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@Ssilvs wrote:

I have a Mac, and just installed Showtime and Into The Future. Now, my launcher won't open at all and everytime I try it just say's "The Sims 3: Unknown Error Occured" . I tried litteraly everything! I'm just really frusturated right now, and annoyed. So I'll unload my problems on to you. 😕mileytongue:

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Hello

Let's see if we can get your game up and running. Can you provide a bit more info please. I'm going to bed now (it's late here) but I'll check back sometime tomorrow.

Are you installing from discs or did you download the new expansions digitally through Origin?

Do the games appear to have installed correctly (are the icons for the game coloured-in or greyed-out when you look at the row at the bottom of the launcher)?

Are you patched up to date (1.67)?

How much RAM does your Mac have?

Do you use mods or custom content?

Have you tried anything from the main Mac help thread:

http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Links-to-Mac-help-threads-and-guides/m-p/749664#U749664

Caspin

Yes, I downloaded them digitally through Origin. Last time I was able to geton my Launcher, they weren't grayed out. Yeah, I'm up to date and I'm not really sure how much RAm my Mac has... 😕mileytongue: I don't have any CC or Mods in currently (I removed them so i could see if they were the problem a while ago). I didn't realize there was a Mac help thread! Thank you, I'll get back to you if it works!

I'm having issues with the launcher, I've been trying to figure out how to bypass it but there is no sims app in my applications, its a folder in my documents. Someone please help, I really dont know what to do ☹️

@moblehar

The Sims 3 folder in your Documents folder is your user data (saves/CC etc.). There should be a Sims 3 folder in your Applications folder which contains the app and any EPs/SPs you have installed.

Yes I figured that out, I found the info list and typed in the TS3W in place of S3 launcher and I had the same results. I've uninstalled the game currently I'm redownloading it again right now. Everytime I launch the game it freezes on the Blue screen with the green diamond thing in the middle. I need more suggestions/ tips, I've read all the help forums so far nothing is working for me. I really really appreciate any advice I can get

I've also noticed that the game is taking longer than usual to re download.

@moblehar

Sounds like you have one of the affected Macs in this thread - http://answers.help.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Mac-Game-stuck-on-blue-start-screen-with-plumbob/td-p/4935394

I believe youre right bluebellaflora, I'm going to try the work around and see what happens, thank you so much I will let you know how it goes!!