Re: Sims 3 Error: Service initialization failed (0x039e8474)

If the reset didn't work that means something is corrupting the game files. This type of error means the application can't find a file like a .dll file. This is usually caused by something blocking or corrupting the installation. Sometimes a manual uninstall and reinstall will fix this problem. Did you enable .net framework in windows features?

Using restore should be the absolute last thing to use if all else has failed as at this point you don't knowwhat was restored.