I don't know what disc emulaters are? sorry.  I swear it took many hours to clean end every extra process, etc... But it finally works. it is so damed slow though.  I am wondering if I have to have the dwm. process running to play.. it's taking a lot of Whatever its called lol.  I think I am in the clear but apparently need a newer computer! Argh.  this one is only two... =(

Okay, we exchanged it... Loading new disc... fingers crossed.
Thanks guys...

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Okay, update...
new disc, same error ( i could hit, ignore, abort, or retry) I hit ignore.  It let me load the game and then after the intro and loading begain it crashed.   What now?
I rechecked my specs, I am in good shape, could use the faster processor, but it exceeded minimum requirements, sames for graphics card?

I have now defragged, cleaned, turned off all unecessary programs.  I have only seen one posting on the internet that responds to this issue.  I purchased my copy at Target, exchanged there without any hassle. 

thanks again in advance for any help
Help<squeak>

I have run "can you run it" and appear to be in good shape.  The install gets about 75% done and alerts me that there is a problem with my cab files and to contact software co.  Of course there isn't anything on the SIMS3 site to help... Any help would be great.  I wasn't really expecting to be up until 4 am...  oh well. 

sims 3 full build1.package doesn't match
I will post the rest later...  they all relate to the files not matching?

Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing.

Sorry, I hit enter on accident in the middle of the post.  There ya go.
-Sara

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There are two two story townhouses and two flats. All two bedroon and two bath.
Rent is under $2000.

CC Included;  Thanks to all simmers who share and make simming so much fun.
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Genius... Thanks for sharing.

Yippee, thanks so much.  They are beautiful.

Thanks, what a great one.  I appreciate it tons squinge.
Sara

Thanks, time to mix up the neighborhood a little more.  I really appreciate your thoughtfulness, detail and time..  thanks sooooo much
Sara

I have the same problem but it started a different way.  I have been playing with no problems then my drive pooped out on me and cant read the disk.  I tried to run it without and now it is giving me the message above.  I did run the systemrequirement tool and it says my video card failed.  I have only had this new computer a year with vista and up until now it ran fine.  Any ideas?

Thanks so much, i'm going to go play now!

Thanks, I needed a cute fella...

He is really great, thanks for sharing with us.

Thanks for sharing... they are perfect.