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Error when i try to open the launcher!
vqra45
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Okeh,so when i open my sims,i cant play cuz of an error "There's an error during startup,please check log for more info." and the game closes by itself.I tried reinstalling only the main game,installed it again,aaand i can play only the main game now,it's like,doesnt count the other expansions.i reinstalled them too- same. What should i do? ;(((((((( pls help 
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Uninstalling your game usually only gives you more problems and wastes a lot of time and doesn't fix anything. Unless something really unusual has happened.
First check if Origin is up to date. I have had a couple of Origin patches over the past few days.
Since you have already uninstalled your games you will need to clean up the current installation. If you have a Windows operating system you will need to uninstall your base game and then clean your registry.
To clean your registry, you can use a registry cleaning tool such as CCleaner, or you can go to the Microsoft Support site and follow their instructions for doing a Clean Reboot of your computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Once your registry is clean then you can reinstall your Base game.
Then you need to patch the Base game using the cumulative master patch.
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/175477.page
If you have a Mac then you need to go to the Mac forum for the Mac version of the cumulative master patch.
Then, if your EPs and SPs are not installed you need to install them in release order (if possible)
After each game is installed, open and see if it works. NOTE: Before opening anything, move your Sims 3 folder out of your My Documents\Electronic Arts folder. Put it on your Desktop or somewhere else that you can find easily. It is probably what is making your launcher crash and you don't want it making your new installation crash while you are trying to install.
This is release order:
World Adventures
High End Loft Stuff
Ambitions
Fast Lane Stuff
Late Night
Outdoor Living stuff
Generations
Town Life Stuff
Pets
Master Suite Stuff
Showtime
Katy Perry's Sweet Treats
Diesel Stuff
Supernatural
Seasons
70's 80's 90's Stuff Pack
University Life
Island Paradise
Movie Stuff
Reading the first page of this thread may help you work out what is wrong with your Sims 3 folder.
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/234888.page
This thread has useful information in it too:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/86670.page
Please post back here if you need any more help with this.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg