Can't figure out how to download/install custom content

First off, what kind of content is this? There are some actual game mods (not just Custom Content) that require being left in their zip.

If you are just trying to download Custom Content, it's quite simple. Zip files are natively supported by both Windows and OS X, so there is no need for a special utility. You just open the zip, select the .package files inside, and drag them out to your Mods folder. :) Also, on Windows at least, you can right click on a zip folder and there are options extracting them that way too.

It's just regular custom content. No mods. But any of the ones that came in a .zip file would not open. I don't know if I did something wrong or my computer just doesn't wanna work for them.

"caitlynskye22;13371103" wrote:
It's just regular custom content. No mods. But any of the ones that came in a .zip file would not open. I don't know if I did something wrong or my computer just doesn't wanna work for them.

The actual zips won't open? Or, the files inside the zip won't open?

You don't open the files that are inside the zip. That is normal if your computer won't open the .package files. If you can't open the zip files at all, though, then there is something wrong with your computer and we'll have to dive a little deeper to fix that. :)

"ClaimingTheFifth;13380622" wrote:
@caitlynskye22 I'm glad you posted this question. I'm timidly (having downloaded the cc files) hovering over them like a mother hen not being sure exactly what to do. I'm still nervous about it but I copied this page and think I'm further along with taking the plunge. Geez, I'm such a wuss :-P

Provided that you're not having any problems opening the zip files, you just open them, and take the .package files out, and drop them into Mods. It's quite simple.

Two exceptions to note for both of you: Certain mods come in a zip folder - actual mods, not CC - and they need to be left in their zip in order to function. The creator will specify if this is the case. Secondly, Lots/Houses/Sims come zipped, but instead of .package files you'll get a bunch of other random files in the zip - they get extracted and placed in Tray instead of Mods.

Yes, definitely follow the instructions from the content creator. Some script / process mods conflict and most responsible creators (like those on MTS) will make note of the files being modified and what they might conflict with.

I also like to install my mods (by dropping them into the mods folder, which I have subfolders for mod type listed) in small batches, and running the game between installations, just to make sure everything is kosher - because it sucks when you load in 20-30 files only to find that you have a bad apple somewhere and your game won't launch.

I have followed the instructions. But when I try to open a .zip file (I do know the difference) it pops up saying it can't be open. I got some .package files to work even though they are super glitchy once in the game.