Sims 3 keeps crashing every 10-15 minutes.
I am using a Windows 11 Dell gaming laptop. I don't use any custom content, either. I could play this games for HOURS with no issues..until about a week ago. Now I can't even play the game for mor...
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@DeadofWinter321 Does this happen in a new save too? Please test, in Sunset Valley, for comparison's sake.
Please also run a dxdiag and attach it to your reply.
https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/
It did do it in Sunset Valley, as well. My family is currently in Adventureland. See attachment.
@DeadofWinter321 A couple of the crashes in your dxdiag point to component of DirectX 9, which Sims 3 uses. While DX9 can't be completely corrupt (or the game wouldn't start), it's worth reinstalling it anyway, as described here:
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Sims-3-launcher-won-t-open/m-p/10711778#M247861
Two of the crashes point to the EA App's in-game overlay, so please disable that too. It's under Settings > Application. If that doesn't help, uninstall the EA App and reinstall it.
If that doesn't help either, please try playing with your computer offline. You can sign into the EA App and put it in offline mode, then disable wifi and/or disconnect the ethernet cable before pressing Play.
You can keep playing in Adventureland if you like. It's just as stable since it's the same Sunset Valley map except without all the premade households.
Thank you. I will update you within the next 24-48 hours!
Something worked, somewhere. I haven't had the problem pop up, since!
@DeadofWinter321 Great, thanks for letting me know. Please do come back if you run into further issues.
