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- How To Install Sims 3
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- How To Install Sims 3 Custom Content
Installing Sims 3 Package Files/Setup and Files Step 1: Make Your Game Accept Custom Content. Step 2: Extract the Files. Extract the FrameworkSetup.zip file you just downloaded by right-clicking. Step 3: Check the New Folders. Open the Sims 3 Mods folder. It should look like the picture above. Installing Sims 3 on laptop Hi I just purchased the Sims 3 game and I have a toshiba lap top with windows vista on it. I can not get the game to install let alone load up to install the game and I do have a cd/dvd drive. Dec 02, 2019 Update mods if you patch your game. While Sims 3 isn't likely to have further patches released, if you're running on old patches and update your game or install an expansion pack, update all your mods before relaunching your game. Outdated mods.
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This guide will explain how to use custom content files that are in .package format in The Sims 3.
Before You Start
Make sure you've read Sims 3 CC Basics first!
While this guide to .package files explains how to get the .package files in your game, TS3 CC Basics explains all about custom content in general, including using zip/rar/7z files, identifying file types, and what information to look for before downloading particular files.
A more step-by-step, guided version is available in Game Help:Downloading for Downright Dunderheads.
| Read before proceeding! If you have ever had your custom content in Program Files (either manually or using the Helper Monkey/Monkey Bars), you must uninstall Monkey Bars/Helper Monkey, and remove the old framework files from Program Files path first! If you don't, some of your custom content may not work! |
Game Version
Depending on what patch/update level you have (and any expansion packs), you may need some extra steps to get your .package content working correctly.The easiest way to find your game version is to open the game Launcher. Look down at the very bottom left corner - you should see some tiny little icons. Float your cursor over the far left one and it will tell you your base game patch version - you need to have at least patch version 1.12.70 or later. If you don't see the icons at all, you need to update your game!
We STRONGLY recommend fully updating your game to the latest patch version!
Latest patch versions: Click on Game Help:Patch Table to verify your games are up-to-date.
To update your game: Click on the 'Game Updates' tab in the launcher and click Update Now.
For more information on updating your game, or to Patch manually, see: Patching The Sims 3.
Ready!
No Monkey Icon? Pre-1.12/pre-Ambitions' method of Old Framework totally removed and cleaned up? Let's carry on...
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As requested, a simple guide explaining how to install Custom Content in The Sims 3…
Summary
This is a basic summary of the steps to take to download and install custom content for The Sims 3.
Game Version & Compatibility
Most important thing to do before downloading any CC, is to make sure your game is fully patched to the latest version to prevent any unwanted behavior caused by CC from later versions. But that also means CC from previous versions might harm your game as well. So you must be careful and read about what you’re downloading. I’ve had that issue countless times where it caused weird bugs and annoying crashes to my game. But luckily most legit modders have updated their creations to Pets Expansion Pack patch. So you need to update your game to version 1.26 or newer. To check which patch you’re running, open your Launcher and look in the bottom left corner. Hover over your base game icon to find out the game version.
Download
In order to download your CC, you will need a program that can extract “archive” files, such as WinRar, 7zip… in case your download was compressed. After extracting your file, you need to know which type of file it is. You can tell what type of file you have by looking at its file extension. The Sims 3 CC come in 3 types.
- Sims3Packs.
- Packages.
- Sim files.
Each file type has its own installation method and directory. It should be obvious what type your files are, they’ll end with .package, .sims3pack, or .sim.
Types of CC
Installing Sims 3 Package Files
A Sims 3 package file has the extension .package and a default file icon.
- Download the already made folder – Link
- Go to My Documents–> Electronic Arts–> The Sims 3
- Extract it in the above directory.
The “Mods” folder contains everything you need to set up your Custom content including:
- Packages folder, is where you will be placing your packages files.
- resource.cfg file will make sure they work.
- overrides folder, is used for the replacement files, pretend it’s not there, you don’t need it.
Installing Sims3Packs
Sims3Packs have the extension .sims3pack and the base game icon.
- Download and extract your CC into My DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3Downloads.
- To install just one Sims3Pack, double-click on it and the Launcher will open and install it by itself.
- To install many Sims3Pack at a time:
- Open the Launcher.
- Select the CC you wish to install.
- Hit install.
If the installation was successful, installed items will be grayed out and marked like in the example above.
Installing Sims 3 Sims
Sim files has the extention .sim and packages icon.
- Download a sim file.
- Place the file in the SavedSims folder (My Documents–> Electronic Arts–> The Sims 3–> SavedSims)
- If you do not have that folder, you can create it in the above directory.
Sim files can also come in Sims3Packs files, then you need to use the launcher to install them.
How To Install Sims 3
Recover your game speed
Installing mods for The Sims 3 can be very tempting where you’d end up just downloading a whole bunch of stuff, and eventually cause your game to lag. I’m personally addicted to clutter, it’s never enough clutter for me. And it made my game very… sluggish, that it was painful and annoying to play. Not to mention how long it took it to start. I tried many things and mods to speed up my game until I found out that the problem was caches holding all the items used in game for easier access.
So I deleted them and my game played a lot better and faster.
- Basically, you go to your My Documents–> Electronic Arts–> The Sims 3–> DCbackup. And delete everything in that folder. If it makes you feel better, you can keep a backup of the folder and test it yourself.
- As for the Start up and loading screens, go to your My Documents–> Electronic Arts–> The Sims 3 and delete, CASPartCache.package| compositorCache.package| scriptCache.package| simCompositorCache.package| socialCache.package| files.
Don’t worry, these caches are just a bunch of backup files of all the package files ever used in the game which you obviously don’t need. Plus they will regenerate when you start the game.
I strongly recommend doing the first clean up, once a month or week. And the second every time before you launch your game.
Removing Custom Content
If you have content you don’t need anymore or it caused problems to your game, removing it is very simple.
Sims 3 Package Files
Go to your My Documents–> Electronic Arts–> The Sims 3–>Mods–>Packages. And simply select and delete the package(s) as you would with any file.
Sims3Packs
- Start up the Sims 3 Launcher.
- Click on the Installed Content tab.
- Check any custom content you wish to move and hit Uninstall.
Also, you can click the Downloads tab to get rid of the unneeded Sims3Packs that are in your Downloads folder, but this will not uninstall them from your game. Because they are not read by the game itself, only the Launcher.
I STRONGLY recommend, deleting the cache files after adding/removing any simspacks/packages.
How To Add Cc To Sims 3
If it didn’t work?
How To Install Sims 3 Mods
- Make sure you placed each file type in the right directory.
- Make sure your download is compatible with the rest of the content you have.
- Make sure your download does not require Expansion Packs you do not own.
- Delete all the *.ebc files from DCCache folder and reinstall your CC.
- Some content overrides (replaces) game content. For these types of things, you can only have one replacement, one set of default replacement for each content. For example; one set of default skintone replacement.
How To Install Sims 3 Custom Content
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