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AvivaYalla
New Novice
5 months ago
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The Sims 3 Launcher Won't Launch

Since the Jan 13, 2025 update to 1.69.47.024017, I have not been able to get the launcher to open. My Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 folder is completely empty now, so no mods or old data s...
never cc or mods
pc
technical issues
  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    5 months ago

    AvivaYalla  Please uninstall and reinstall .NET Framework 3.5.  Click Windows key-R, enter appwiz.cpl , click "Turn Windows features on or off," and you'll see .NET 3.5 near the top of the list.  Click the filled-in box to uninstall, and restart your computer.  Repeat the process, clicking the now-empty box to reinstall, and restart again.

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puzzlezaddict
Hero+
5 months ago

AvivaYalla  Please uninstall and reinstall .NET Framework 3.5.  Click Windows key-R, enter appwiz.cpl , click "Turn Windows features on or off," and you'll see .NET 3.5 near the top of the list.  Click the filled-in box to uninstall, and restart your computer.  Repeat the process, clicking the now-empty box to reinstall, and restart again.

  • AvivaYalla's avatar
    AvivaYalla
    New Novice
    5 months ago

    Thank you so much for the help! This has worked to get the launcher open for me.

  • praisethebastii's avatar
    praisethebastii
    Seasoned Newcomer
    4 months ago

    I did that & it didn't work for me. Still won't open!

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