Re: TS3 ERROR Update 1.42.130 ( update ERROR: file not found! )

The newest patch does not work with the launcher very well. Many people have had this problem. You need to try patching manually. Here is a post where you can find the link to the SuperPatch: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/FAQ-Current-Patch-1-50-Manual-links-and-more/td-p/67858

Also, here's some other posts on the SuperPatch that has instructions to follow:
- for a PC look here: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/175477.page
- for a Mac look here: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/549552.page

Best of luck.