Re: Sims3
@ChrystalMermaid Try reinstalling DirectX 9. You don't need to uninstall anything; just download the installer from Microsoft and run it.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=8109
If you're not sure how to install, please see these more detailed instructions:
If that doesn't help, please run a dxdiag and attach it to a post.
https://help.ea.com/en/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/