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4 years ago

Sims 3 / Won't launch / Windows 10

Hi guys . Please help . Okay so I purchased the sims 3 starter pack yesterday (3 February 2022) and now today (4 February 2022) I have been trying to play it but if I want to it just goes to my home ...

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puzzlezaddict

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4 years ago

@0108230083082 Try manually installing DirectX 9, as described here:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/SIMS-3-GAME-WON-T-LAUNCH-WINDOWS-10/m-p/10711778#M247861

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/

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Sims 3 / Won't launch / Windows 10

The Sims 3 Technical Issues

Electronic purchase

sims family stuck in the future

Game Seemingly Incompatible with Mod the Sims Content?

No access to 'in game content'

Bridgeport gets stuck on loading screen. Every other town works fine.