Sims 3 Launcher will not open
I have done everything I can think of besides reinstalling every single sims game because that is a pain in the rear and shouldn't be necessary. I'm running windows 8. 1) I reinstalled Origin 2) I'...
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@Razviolet and make sure your internet connection is not running through a proxy.Go to Internet Options in Control Panel > check the connections tab and make sure the proxy server is not checked. Check the internet settings again .
go to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games
-rename(change) Sims 3 to Sims 3=( or whatever you want,does not matter)
-start Origin
-now the game appear in My Games ready for Download
-close Origin
-rename(change)Sims 3 =(or what name you put) back to Sims 3
-start Origin
-and now game will be playable
Go in Game Options and unchecked the "online" box. Hit apply changes. Then rechecked the box and hit apply again.
@yahel_1
Hang on. I found something strange. I apparently have 2 origin accounts. An older one has all of my sims games (including base) registered except for 2 expansions. When I logged in it shows the base game tile and I am able to click Repair. I'm trying that now.
Edit: It's inching in percentage very slowly. This may take a while.
@Razviolet Ok i wait your answer😕mileyhappy:
- Approved
@yahel_1
It took it a long time (my internet speed is horrendous) but it finally finished the repair install. Unfortunately I am still getting the same launcher error.
I also did your suggestion of changing the folder name then trying to start it up after changing it back. Still not working.
Just now I changed the file to 'The Sims 3=' again and i'm re-downloading the base game....with a 4-5hr estimated wait time. Origin is currently downloading its new "The Sims 3" folder it into the Origin Games folder. My original copy of Sims 3 is in the Electronic Arts folder. I tried moving my original "The Sims 3" folder from Electronic Arts to the origin one but then origin would no longer recognize it.
Edit: It finished downloading and I think I've broken something. The launcher still won't open and now I can only play the base game or get an error message saying I need to update with the launcher. An error I had previously fixed. :manfrustrated:
What error message are you getting ?
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