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Update Error: Invalid file found
murad21
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I am trying to updating 1.2.07 to 1.3.24 but then I get an error that says "Update Error: Invalid file found”. please help.
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If not maybe you replaced some other file with one from a hack or mod and that will need replacing with the original
All of my files are default at this point. I have even moved my Mod folder since I know that causes some issue.
I am not reinstalling the game. If that is the answer every time we patch then they just lost a loyal customer. I am not going to start my family over from scratch every time they 'fix' the game.
Generally this can be done by simply CUTting and pasting the Program Files/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/ Mods folder to your desktop.
If you have package files in the root directory (..../The Sims 3) you need to cut and paste those as well. (No Mosaic is one such package.)
If you have installed the patch and your game is crashing, or the patcher is failing, I'd suggest a backup of your files and a manual uninstall and reinstall, just to remove the possibility of corrupted files.
Instructions on backing up your files here:
https://easims.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/easims.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22290
For manual uninstallation instructions, check this FAQ:
[url] https://easims.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/easims.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22226[/url]
You can also try restoring the /Library folder by copying it from the Sims 3 DVD and replacing the one present in the Sims 3 folder at My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3.
When reinstalling, do not immediately restore your backups. Install the game, patch, then restore your backup files. We are continuing to look into this issue for everyone, and your patience is appreciated.
-Big Guy-
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Good luck
Xts2009
EDIT: Please ignore this post as I do not support this product & realised what it was after I tried installling it (forgetting I've tried it). I saw so many suggesting it I thought I'd pass on the word but I do not recommend th is program actually.. sorry!!
Please make sure you have finished any previous setup and closed other applications. If the error still occurs, please contact your vendor: Electronic Arts (http://www.thesims3.com).
So what should I do now?
Good reading, maybe it'll guide ya in the right direction. They say the uninstaller is broken.. The same error code comes up.
They got theirs working (uninstalled).
I know the registry can interfere (may have references to sims 3 in it) & if you've ran any sims 3 programs (launcher, game, etc) it may still be running in the background. Sometimes rebooting can fix the issue of something still running. (if it's not a broken uninstaller issue).
Why do you punish me for buying your game EA? I so want to play but have literally spent most of the day screaming at my screen in frustration...
Well, now that I got that off my chest, anyone know what I should do to get it patched? And does it have something to do with those corrupted files during the install?
Please help me, I so want to play this game, but all this technical jargon is killing me...
Edit: And i do not have any mods or cracks installed, i just downloaded the sims 3, found all those corrupt files, managed to install it anyway, and now im getting this file not found msg.
The "Update Error: Invalid File Found" or "Update Error: File Not Found" message means that the installer is attempting to update a "core game" file (EA original file) that was somehow modified or deleted previously - either by a mod, certain custom content, or by the user. An example of core files include INI files (camera and lighting etc.), default custom music files, .package files, .exe files (nocd) and so on. Even a change to a core file's timestamp is enough to cause the installer to fail. If you have the original game disc and you know which file(s) might have been altered or deleted, you can copy the original data file(s) over to the game's installation directory. (You can also look inside the rtpatch.log file which can tell you exactly what file failed to update at the time). When the core file(s) have been restored the update should then work.
On the modthesims website there is a tool, a patch log viewer that can find out what file (if any) was modified. A direct link to the modthesims article can be found in this thread:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/83360.page;jsessionid=816897E75F9A40157402A218EBFFB665.015051#854033
A short description about the tool reads as follows:
If updating still does not work, your only other alternative is to do a complete uninstall and reinstall of the game:
OK I'm hearing everyone say this, if i have to uninstall the game again so be it, I assume i can get around the cache install problems by ignoring them and copy/pasting them into my game file from the EADM cache file.
However could you be more specific when you say to delete the 3 sims cd keys? Are there step-by-step instructions somewhere?
Finally what do you mean by "Re download all CC"
Please ensure you are downloading the correct version for your game region. To find out what region your game is using, run the launcher and take note of the version number displayed on the bottom left. The last 5 digits represents the game region. When choosing a patch to download, look for the correpsonding region number in the file name.
This link provides information for a complete manual install, including the deletion of the necessary registry keys:
https://easims.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/easims.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22226
If you must uninstall, try the game's provided uninstaller program first or use the Add Or Remove Programs tool from the control panel.
(And for reference, CC is short for Custom Content.)