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heartstring199's avatar
11 years ago
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Sims 3 has stopped working on Windows 8

The Sims 3 games has stopped working on my computer. It is a new computer, HP Envy with Windows 8.1. I have made sure the game has been set on Windows 8 compatibility and done the computer advanced s...
  • crinrict's avatar
    11 years ago

    DEP is no longer needed so just set it back to default.

    Also try updating your graphics drivers.

    Is this happening for just an existing savegame or also if you try a new one ?

    Try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps/td-p/714/

    You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

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