loading screen crash

[lexi9803]

omg idk wat to do!! my game crashes everytime it goes to the loading screen. it also won't install my downloads into the game it will show them in downloads but not in installed items. please help!!

o and it has worked in the past with downloads
it worked like 4 days ago and then i tried to get the update to 1.8 or watever the newest one is and now it wont work

also, i uninstalled the game and re-installed it so that it wouldn't be the new version and it still doesn't work!

please help fast if possible thanx in advance
 

[EKozski]

The problem is with the patch itself. EA has to create a new patch to fix the patch it just released.  Typical of them.

A word to the wise, always take out your mods folder before you update.

Another word to the wise. Use english words. I don't understand the first part of your sentence.

[BlooM]

yup, take your hacks out
awsome mod, bodysliders etc etc

[Jenna]

Yeah, you're advised to avoid netspeak. It's part of our rules, and all:

No leet/text speak - eg: Lets c whu cn m@ke teh most complic@ted l33t spek ev@rr is not acceptable. A lot of users here have English as a second language and have a hard enough time understanding as it is.

[lexi9803]

sorry about the text speaking...um i tried uninstalling my game once again and also got rid of my custom content and saved games and completely started over, but i just tried to run it without any custom content downloaded and it still crashes at the loading screen. also, it is the un-updated version... so i don't think its the patch thats the problem? but i also don't think its my computer because it worked fine like 4 days ago


thanks in advance

[Chaavik]

A few things to check for:

1. Have you run a virus scan to make sure your computer isn't affected?

It's just a precaution to ensure that your computer is clean and is not causing problems for you playing Sims 3.

2. Have you updated your video and sound drivers?

This is to make sure your hardware and drivers are up to date to run Sims 3 even though you said you ran Sims 3 without a problem 4 or 5 days ago.

3. What did you do 4 or 5 days ago on your computer?

Did you add a program or change something on your computer 4 or 5 days ago? Sometimes new programs or new drivers can affect games in some way.

4. What operating system are you running?

Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7?