Are you willing to try a third party tool ? There's a tool called crash log analyzer (just google).
It's not a magic tool that can stop the crashes but it can give an indication to where the error lies. Just copy the errors you get to the clipboard and post them here.
Processor Name: AMD A6-3650 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Processor Architecture: AMD64
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics (512 MiB, not found)
Antiviruses: Microsoft Security Essentials, Norton Internet Security
Games Installed: The Sims™ 3 (1.50.56.021001), The Sims™ 3 World Adventures (2.0.86.002001 -> 2.17.2.011031), The Sims™ 3 Ambitions (4.0.87.006001 -> 4.10.1.011031), The Sims™ 3 Late Night (6.0.81.009001 -> 6.5.1.011031), The Sims™ 3 Pets (10.0.96.013001), The Sims™ 3 Showtime (12.0.273.015001), The Sims™ 3 Supernatural (15.0.135.018001), The Sims™ 3 Seasons (16.0.136.019001), The Sims™ 3 University Life (18.0.126.021001)
Custom Content: Yes (5 found)
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 1:17:18 AM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 70 MiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x00000000
Crash Address: 0x72184a7f "C:\windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.6195_none_d09154e044272b9a\MSVCR80.dll":0x0001:0x00013a7f
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 1:17:52 PM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 72 MiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x00000000
Crash Address: 0x72184a7f "C:\windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.6195_none_d09154e044272b9a\MSVCR80.dll":0x0001:0x00013a7f
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 1:24:24 PM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 1.77 GiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000080
Crash Address: 0x006d48f0 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe":0x0001:0x002d38f0
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 1:32:39 PM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 132 MiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x00000000
Crash Address: 0x721873d0 "C:\windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.6195_none_d09154e044272b9a\MSVCR80.dll":0x0001:0x000163d0
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 4:54:51 PM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 121 MiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x00000000
Crash Address: 0x7218500a "C:\windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.6195_none_d09154e044272b9a\MSVCR80.dll":0x0001:0x0001400a
[UNKNOWN] 6/3/2013 6:16:09 PM
OS Version: 6.1.7601
TS3 Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe
TS3 Version: 0.2.0.188
Installed RAM: 7.49 GiB
TS3 Free VM: 124 MiB / 4.00 GiB
Crash Type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x00000000
Crash Address: 0x00c48397 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe":0x0001:0x00847397
What I find odd about all of this, was, I updated my drivers and it seemed to work fine for a while but then it started glitching up again. And now it says "Max memory has been used." So, does that mean I have to buy more memory? Because I have an expansion bay on my computer, I just need to know what to do.
@RayneTheMagi wrote:
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics (512 MiB, not found)
The not found there irritates me. Maybe those drivers didn't install right ? Let me get back to you on that.
Also, yes your memory is almost entirely used up but since the game is a 32 bit application, you can't add any memory. It won't do you any good.
EDIT: Seems that's a non issue. Just means that the game might put your settings to high.
I would just get a better card for your computer.
Be aware that you only have a 300 W power supply so not all cards will work with your computer. Do some research before buying something.
Ok, then my next question is, do you think I could manually put it into my computer with no prior knowledge of how to put a graphics card into a computer, or, do you think I should pay someone to do it?
I can't answer you that question. I really depends how safe you feel trying something you haven't done before, if you have ever done anything on your computer or if this is a first.
I would look around the net for articles on how to do it and then decide if you feel confident to do it. I guess it also depends on your financial means.
If you have a friend that knows a lot about hardware, you could also ask them to assist.
Good Luck and I hope you get it running better soon.
