Sims 3 Not Installing - C++ Error
I've been having a problem trying to install The Sims 3, This is the error that comes up when the download is finalizing. I was wondering if someone can help me on this please, thank you.
@QuantumLightGiza This is apparently a VC++ error as well. (I had to look it up.) Here's the list of runtimes the EA App uses, any of which could cause this error if it's not installed properly:
I'd suggest uninstalling all the VC++ runtimes, other than 2005 x86 that you just reinstalled, and downloading fresh copies. You can find them here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170
The 2022 versions replace the 2015-2019 versions, in case you've seen guides that make a distinction. However, before installing the runtimes, I'd suggest running a couple of basic checks of your Windows system files:
- Hit Windows key-X
- Choose either “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Windows Terminal (Administrator),” whichever option is offered
- Inside the window that appears, copy and paste “DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth” without quotes, and enter
- The system will start validating soon. If it throws an error, please list it here
- After it reaches 100%, hit Windows key-X again
- Again, choose “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Windows Terminal (Administrator)”
- Inside the window, copy and paste “sfc /scannow” without quotes, and enter
- Post the message you receive here
Restart your computer, hit Windows key-i, select Update & Security, and click the box to check for updates. If any install, restart again afterwards.
Once again, restart your computer after installing the runtimes and before trying to reinstall the EA App.
