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mazzlemel
13 years ago
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The Sims 3 > Incomplete Installation ("launcher has stopped working", etc) Help Needed (FIVE days and no response? Really?)

Has anyone come up with a new solution to the Sims 3 installation issue yet? Here is what happened to me: 1. Downloaded the Sims 3 from Origin 2. Pressed install 3. Chose my country from the launc...
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    mazzlemel
    13 years ago

    I solved the problem myself, actually. It's a simple matter of putting the d3dx9_31.dll file into the sims _Installer folder.

    You can get the file all over the internet. I don't know why this isn't in documentation or standard help yet, they said that they would do it so this issue doesn't happen to others.

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mazzlemel
13 years ago

Just tried "Run as Administrator" on the Sims3Setup.exe file, the InstallShield Wizard did things correct (country, accept terms, choose typical or custom install, loading bar) but the status bar went way too quickly for it to have installed right (and I looked - that's exactly what happened - the files weren't installed)

Is it possible that something is wrong with the digital setup file that is being downloaded, on Origin's end? Was there an update recently or something?

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mazzlemel
13 years ago

I also tried a custom install, thinking that if I put the files in the \Origin Games\Sims 3 folder it would work - same result. It loads the files properly until the point that that shortcut is put on the desktop, and then the load bar does a quick jump to 50% and then 100% - with a corrupted install again.

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    mazzlemel
    13 years ago

    So, I bought MySims on Origin. It downloaded and installed no problem, as did SimCity 4 which I had owned for a while and had never gotten around to installing.

    I am positive it is a problem with the Sims 3 setup files being downloaded, and not a problem with my computer. 
    Any confirmation that other people are currently having the same issue?

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      mazzlemel
      13 years ago

      I'm getting not a little disappointed that no one, from EA or just a customer, has offered any suggestions as to what could be happening here or how to fix it.

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        mazzlemel
        13 years ago

        Five days, no response...wow.

        Updated 18 system drivers, recleaned the registry, reinstalled origin...still nothing.

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