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OwlsInMae
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2 months ago
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sims 3 packs causing errors

I can't play the sims 3 I brought 4 packs today and since installing them I cannot open or play any worlds/games/saves. Does anyone know how to solve this?

  • @OwlsInMae  If you'd like to keep OneDrive away from Documents, here's how to move the Documents directory elsewhere:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-saves-user-content-disappearing-PC/m-p/12475370#Remove

    This process is reversible, but if you'd prefer, you can use a new admin Windows account instead.  As long as you don't link the new account to your Microsoft account or any email address, OneDrive can't be in play.  The point here is to see whether you can load a save without it.  And if moving the Documents directory in your main account doesn't work, please try the new account.

    If you still get the serious error in the new Windows account, please let me know what antivirus you use.  The fact that a few players reported this at the same time means it could be caused by an update to other software you all use.

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  • EA_Darko's avatar
    EA_Darko
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    2 months ago

    Are you seeing an error message of any kind @OwlsInMae?


    More info you share the better we can help.


    Darko

  • OwlsInMae's avatar
    OwlsInMae
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    2 months ago

    It loads really quick into the world an error message pops up 'there was a serious error loading 'insert world' restart game.

  • OwlsInMae's avatar
    OwlsInMae
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    2 months ago

    I have since tried changing the amount of packs I have selected, repairing the game, uninstalling then reinstalling, my option.ini screen thing is set to 0

  • OwlsInMae's avatar
    OwlsInMae
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    2 months ago


    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
    Personal REG_SZ C:\Users\esthe\OneDrive\Documents

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
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    2 months ago

    @OwlsInMae  If you'd like to keep OneDrive away from Documents, here's how to move the Documents directory elsewhere:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/PC/CURRENT-ISSUE-Sims-4-saves-user-content-disappearing-PC/m-p/12475370#Remove

    This process is reversible, but if you'd prefer, you can use a new admin Windows account instead.  As long as you don't link the new account to your Microsoft account or any email address, OneDrive can't be in play.  The point here is to see whether you can load a save without it.  And if moving the Documents directory in your main account doesn't work, please try the new account.

    If you still get the serious error in the new Windows account, please let me know what antivirus you use.  The fact that a few players reported this at the same time means it could be caused by an update to other software you all use.

  • OwlsInMae's avatar
    OwlsInMae
    New Novice
    2 months ago

    I unsinked my desktop from onedrive and moved the sims 3 there, I have finally loaded into the worlds and currently not having anymore issues thank you for your help

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