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11 years ago
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Sims 3 Game will not start

So I have been playing Sims 3 for about 2-3 weeks, no problems. I bought a 3 in 1 Sims package at a store. It includes the Sims 3 game, Late Night expansion pack, and High Loft Stuff expansion pack. The downloading and installing process went fine. But earlier today, I decided to buy the Supernatural expansion pack from Origin. The paying, dowloading, and installing went fine, but now when I go to open the game, it won't start. I'll open the Sims 3 Game Launcher, click "play", and it will look like it's about to load and turn on, but it just gives the busy icon with the cursour, then stops. I am not sure what's going on, I've already restarted my laptop I believe 3 different times and nothing has worked. I haven't changed any of my settings from before I bought Supernatural or anything like that. HELP.

  • Many people with your cpu have the same issue: They can play the base game but not any expansions.

    The minimum requirements need at least a 2.4 ghz CPU or equivalent. You only have a AMD 1.0 ghz which is not an equivalent.

    I would try to get a refund for your expansion pack through a game advisor

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  • ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 8/18/2014, 11:33:17 Machine name: xxxx-PC Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA System Model: Satellite C650D BIOS: InsydeH2O Version CCB.03.60.341.50 Processor: AMD C-50 Processor (2 CPUs), ~1.0GHz Memory: 3072MB RAM Available OS Memory: 2662MB RAM Page File: 2071MB used, 3252MB available Windows Dir: C:\windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: AMD Radeon HD 6250 Graphics Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9804) DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz) Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9804&SUBSYS_FDE81179&REV_00 Display Memory: 1447 MB Dedicated Memory: 372 MB Shared Memory: 1075 MB Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Monitor Model: unknown Monitor Id: SEC5541 Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.998Hz) Output Type: Internal Driver Name: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1063 (English) Driver Version: 8.812.2.1000 DDI Version: 11 Driver Model: WDDM 1.1 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 2/10/2011 14:54:58, 708608 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-DB44-11CF-EE76-E2DDBEC2C535} Vendor ID: 0x1002 Device ID: 0x9804 SubSys ID: 0xFDE81179 Revision ID: 0x0000 Driver Strong Name: oem3.inf:ATI.Mfg.NTamd64.6.1:ati2mtag_Wrestler:8.812.2.1000😛ci\ven_1002&dev_9804&subsys_fde81179 Rank Of Driver: 00E60001 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps= D3D9 Overlay: Not Supported DXVA-HD: Not Supported DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: Enabled

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  • ------------- Sound Devices ------------- Description: Headphones (Conexant SmartAudio HD) Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_14F1&DEV_5069&SUBSYS_1179FDE8&REV_1003 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: CHDRT64.sys Driver Version: 8.54.0001.0000 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 2/14/2011 14:43:00, 1581184 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Conexant HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0xF1F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No --------------------- Sound Capture Devices --------------------- Description: Internal Microphone (Conexant SmartAudio HD) Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: CHDRT64.sys Driver Version: 8.54.0001.0000 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail 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  • Many people with your cpu have the same issue: They can play the base game but not any expansions.

    The minimum requirements need at least a 2.4 ghz CPU or equivalent. You only have a AMD 1.0 ghz which is not an equivalent.

    I would try to get a refund for your expansion pack through a game advisor

    Game advisors can be found through live chat.

    1. https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/ 
    2. Click on the orange NEXT button
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  • Well, that's crappy, thank you for the help. I wouldn't have been able to find that out by myself. I do wonder though what are the difference between the two, and why one works and why the other doesn't?

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    11 years ago

    Cause you add the content of the expansion/stuff pack on top of the base game. So it's more than just base.

  • I see. Alright, well thank you. I've already gotten my refund, and my game is now working. Have a good day😕mileyvery-happy:

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