A long time ago, I posted about why I won’t play The Sims 3. And yeah, I got myself a new computer and tried it out. Of course I won’t buy pirated base games (but the expansion packs though I will), but there’s something for pirated owners or owners of the non bootleg copy of the game complained about and I will share it right here.
We all know that we bought already the legit copy (or the bootleg copy). But, something’s not right. So, I’m gonna type here on how to update your Sims 3 with an ease of perfection but with something that has to deal with the hardship.
Encountering the “Invalid File Error” is something that we should do. Anyways, did you know that your game is way older since its release? Now we want the latest patch to work right? Follow me:
First, download this one:
http://rapidshare.com/files/249560088/The_Sims_3_v1.2.7_Crackfix_Razor1911.rar
This is a crack fix. For users who are not using a bootleg of The Sims 3 can use this to fix the patch update. I recommend to manual update and don’t use the EA Download manager and do not exempt the game to your Windows Firewall (or any program related that has a firewall). But I am not saying use the CRACK. There’s something in it that you might find it useful. If you wanna crack it, your call.
Uhh, in case if you are looking for the password, it’s “thejoker”. The RAR I mean.
Once extracted, in case you re-installed your game, the current patch of the launcher is 1.0.631.00002. You will need to look for the 1.0.632.00002 patch to update the launcher. I won’t provide links for that but look for it. Same goes to those who newly installed the game too. You really need to update your launcher. Actually, in case it’s not required… Don’t get it instead get the 1.2.7 patch.
Alright, after those launcher updates (or in case you didn’t)… Extract the contents of that crackfix you just downloaded. As you open the extracted folder, you will see TWO hideous folders. There’s a “Before” and a “Crack” folder names. What I want you to do is to go inside the “Before” folder and copy everything you see and overwrite it to the game directory. Don’t ask me what’s the game directory. Oh well, in case your damn lazy… Here: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin
Note: In case YOU installed it in A DIFFERENT DIRECTORY (like “K:\Games\Electronics Arts\Sims 3 etc…” and others, do the same).
Alright, since we did it, I want you to update the game to 1.2.7 with the patch you just downloaded.
Next, do the same with updating the rest of the patches. Why? To be frank with you… It’s SERIALIZED. Just like online games, you need to download sequel patches for example like Dance Battle Audition Philippines , if there’s a 6042 Full Installer (assuming that is The Sims 3 multilingual game that is complete with no missing stuff), and the latest patch is 6056 (the ones with the bugfix and everything else but ignore the 6056 in case if that patch doesn’t exist but if it does… UGH! just follow the flow of my story and you’ll know the hooligans behind it.) You need to download its old patches that starts from 6043 to the latest (which is the assuming or existing 6056).
In my case, I just download a patch that can support ANY previous patch but serializing it is really recommended because who knows what you’re really missing out is something that might help patch the bloody problem while playing the game.
Since you’re done with all the patching, now play the game.
In case you’re cracking it, uh… Just backup the “skuversion.txt”, “TS3.exe”, and “TSLHost.dll”. Who knows when another update comes, you might encounter the “Invalid File Error”.
Now for the FAQ:
Q1: I updated the game but I received the “Invalid File Error” even if my game is really the legitimate copy.
A1: I hope you followed my instructions but in case you did something wrong, go to the website listed below and check what patch can be compatible with the current one you have but uh.. I concur that the latest patch released by EA could work on any old patch as long as you patched 1.2.7 in. If not, then you have to start all over again but it doesn’t mean you really need to uninstall your game.
Q2: I updated the base game. Should I also update the expansion packs that I got especially the stuff packs?
A2: That depends if you find any bugs in the game but yeah, you really need to update. You may apply the same method but I don’t know how the process will be. It’s up to you to figure out since I am just using the base game for the meantime.
Q3: My patch says that it’s an invalid region. Any solution to this?
A3: You didn’t get the right patch for your copy. Refer to the patch library on the websites below and view its tutorial on how to know the region of your game.
Websites for the patches:
Previous patches: http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Patch_Download/Archived/BG
Current patch: http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Patch_Download/Current
For cracks, just go to: http://www.gamecopyworld.com
 
Code:
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³ Razor 1911 proudly presents:
³ The Sims 3 Crackfix v1.2.7
³ (C) Electronic Arts
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³ Date: 2009-06-26 ³ Game Type : Simulation
³ Size: small ³ Protection: DVD-Check
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Game Notes
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The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless creative
possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and
mischief! Create over a million unique Sims and control their lives.
Customize everything from their appearances, to their personalities and even
the home of their dreams. Then, send your Sims out to explore new locations
around town and to meet other Sims in the neighborhood. Go online to
download exclusive content and show off your own creations to the world.
With all-new quick challenges and rewarding game play, The Sims 3 gives you
the freedom to choose whether (or not!) to fulfill your Sims’ destinies and
make their wishes come true.
Important Note
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If you have sims 3 v1.0.632 installed from WARG release you have to
copy the content of the -Before- folder to your <installdir>\game\bin
before updating.
Install Notes
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1. Extract RARs
2. Install the update
3. Copy crack to install dir
4. Have Fun!
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Code:
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April 2, 2011 at 8:39 pm
tenny
“Alright, since we did it, I want you to update the game to 1.2.7 with the patch you just downloaded.” do you mean update the game through the launcher? like clicking it the update now button? im sorry if its a dumb question.
April 3, 2011 at 7:20 pm
anitokyo
Nope. You do not need to use the launcher. Just download the manual patches only provided by the links. Since 1.2.7 doesn’t have a subsequence, you can apply the patch (and the crack if you want to).
May 12, 2011 at 4:40 pm
jada
so if i have version 1.2.7 i will be able to download the expansion packs?
May 16, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Jerwin
Hello sir.
My friend tell me to delete system32 as a joke to my dad. So I let him delete my dad’s system32 in his laptop. Now it doesn’t work. He tell me to use magnet to reboot system on my HD.
It still don’t work MAGNETS how do they work on my PC?
May 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm
anitokyo
To Jada: Yes.
In case for expansion packs, there are only 2 expansion packs that could only update to the latest. Late Night and World Adventures.
But somehow, you can get the latest patch which is according to your region and download it instead getting them by sequential because they’re like… all in one package with the latest update in it.
To Jerwin: Magnets kill data and destroy your hard drive. Just like placing a magnet on a floppy diskette with data on it, it will wipe everything that is inside the diskette.
July 3, 2011 at 10:41 am
ultenhiemer
couple of changes i would recommend to this somewhat guide.after a short moment of confusion i did have difficulty running through your guide. consider for the future maybe putting a bulleted list of events in order, i could otherwise follow that. confusion arised when i did not know either to update launcher or use the crackfix additionally also confusion came also when you told us to “do the same with updating the rest of the patches.”, from where? :S
although this other situation may not have any relation to you, my version of sims 3 (obviously illegal) doesn’t matter which region coded version of the 1.2 update the same error note came up which stated the region was invalid. consider looking it up before you get other people querying the same thing.
I do applaud you also being as you are currently the only person who has somewhat made ANY sense regarding the sims 3 patch’s update and errors. Bravo, follow my recommendations and you will be loved for your effort
thank you for your time
September 18, 2011 at 10:37 pm
anitokyo
You’re welcome. I’ll take your recommendations.
August 5, 2011 at 4:14 am
sarah
ummm what do i do if the torrent is not longer available
September 18, 2011 at 10:36 pm
anitokyo
Buy a legitimate copy.