Updating the drivers was another suggestion by EA and I have updated them recently, but will check for any newer updates.

I did browse the links you provided and do think they will be a great help.

Yes, that is definitely more clear.

Thank you Joy!

Thank you Joy. I thought Jenna meant in this section of the site. Yes, removing the registry files with REVO upon uninstall was another failed attempt with the EA Helpline.

Would PMBD be a better place to ask for what I need then? I don't understand why it's illegal since I do have the disc   but I don't want to get anyone in any sort of legal trouble either.

Also, I've included some here; but is there specific spec info I should post? The DxDiag is too long to copy and paste on here fully (too many characters.)

Time of this report: 7/9/2012, 15:13:49
       Machine name: UNIMATRIX007
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
       System Model: Dimension 4600i             
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A09
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
             Memory: 1278MB RAM
          Page File: 362MB used, 1923MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 6200
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0221&SUBSYS_A4033842&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Default Monitor
  Monitor Max Res:
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0013.0142 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 5/15/2012 06:18:00, 4373248 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 5/15/2012 06:18:00, 14014656 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4161-11CF-7C5B-0E8400C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0221
        SubSys ID: 0xA4033842
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

EDIT: freshened up the DxDiag

Thanks for the help Jenna, I'm going to have to try that!!!  


EDIT: Copy and pasted all the files from the disc itself but didn't try booting up the game yet. I still didn't see the missing file anywhere though. :S

Within the day I will load up the game and see if everything is working.

If not I'll post this in the request thread for the file itself? 

 

I am running the base game disc (collectors edition) for PC. That is the only copy I use.

I have been told I am missing a crucial file; and without it my game constantly crashes without warning. I have spoken with the EA online helpline numerous times and keep getting the same response: "Keep un-installing and re-installing until the file shows up and/or download the game to Origin so you don't have to use the disc and you will get the file." 

But the file never shows up. And the uninstalling/reinstalling isn't helping.

I have patch 1.34.27.016017, remove all the temp files, and run no other programs aside from Origin while playing.

If someone does have this file could they copy it, .rar the copy, and upload it for me?

TS3W.exe":0x0001:0x0095c48f is the file; and it should be located in: Program Files/EA Games or Origin Games/The Sims 3/Game/Bin/

Thanks so much!!! Quick response too! 

Saw this pic. on GoS in the Maxis makeover pic. section but couldnt find the hairstyle on that site nor MTS nor here nor Parsimonious, etc... If anyone knows where to find this cute hair I'd appreciate the help.

Fashion Model by Warlokk is a skinny shape and it has tons of stuff!!! Also in Warlokks section on this site.

I'd have to agree with Nonni and say Brandi Broke. She is just so pretty!!! AND I like to completly tear down her house and remake it from scratch (also giving the family 9,999,999 simolions) 

_{I also fix Dustins face and put him in the Law Enforcement career to change his life around}

So my issue was with bodyshop, but I _apparently fixed that. The families aren't loading now. Bodyshop and CAS work fine, but households wont load. Deleted inteen completly and uninstalled-reinstalled apartment life.

I have EPs up to and including Apartment Life and the Teen Style Stuff SP.

Any helpful ideas would be appreciated.

Modthesims.info and probably here as well...

search piercings or go to the piercings section

http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?f=378&showType=2&gameOrig=1&gameEP1=1&gameEP2=1&gameEP3=1&gameEP4=1&gameEP5=1&gameEP6=1&gameEP7=1&gameEP8=1&gameSP5=1&gs=1&threadcategory=Piercings


You may also want to try GOS (for everything you are looking for), as they specialize in gothicish type stuff

http://gardenofshadows.digitalperversion.net/

Well, i had a TON of links...but tried to post 2 things at once and erased everything....

I found TONS of matching and very close lipsticks and eyeshadows over at Modthesims.info (free registration required)

If you need help finding them pm me.

EDIT: look around here,

http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?tag=goth&go=Go&gs=1&f=378&gs=1&threadcategory=Lipstick&showType=2&gameOrig=1&gameEP1=1&gameEP2=1&gameEP3=1&gameEP4=1&gameEP5=1&gameEP6=1&gameEP7=1&gameEP8=1&gameSP5=1&filter%5B%5D=0&typenormal=1&typepicked=1&typefeatured=1&username=&csort=0

http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?tag=goth&go=Go&gs=1&f=378&gs=1&threadcategory=Eyeshadow&showType=2&gameOrig=1&gameEP1=1&gameEP2=1&gameEP3=1&gameEP4=1&gameEP5=1&gameEP6=1&gameEP7=1&gameEP8=1&gameSP5=1&filter%5B%5D=0&typenormal=1&typepicked=1&typefeatured=1&username=&csort=0

(sorry I dont know how to shorten the links)

eye posibilities (the light blue color(s) of course),

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=373336

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=168102

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=111305

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=235909

Also, X-tins eyes she created for her Kate Beckinsale-Selene sim would be good too (I think)

http://www.insimenator.org/index.php/topic,108967.0.html

Thanks skye she looks great!!! I can't wait to get her in town with Sookie!!!

Oooooo thanks skye she looks great!!!

Selene does look good in-game, but what Pescado said is true, she doesnt look like THAT (the screen shots provided) in-game. I do have the graphics on the highest setting, and a very good computer..and Selene still does not look like that. I am not about to be updating my graphics card for a sim either. I do like this sim and X-tin did do a good job, but from what I've seen, Selene doesn't look like the screen shots provided (in my game at least).