@chesterbigbird Thank you very much for your help, however I am still really confused on how to see if it is using the AMD card and how to change it over to it if it is not. I am using TS3 and just want it to run normally (the battery on this computer is really bad and I don't want to use it all on high performance). I looked at the links but I just don't understand any of it :( sorry for the trouble
@chesterbigbird Thank you very much for your help, however I am still really confused on how to see if it is using the AMD card and how to change it over to it if it is not. I am using TS3 and just want it to run normally (the battery on this computer is really bad and I don't want to use it all on high performance). I looked at the links but I just don't understand any of it sorry for the trouble
Right click your desktop and select catalyst control center,
Select "power " from the tab on the left side and switchable graphics"
From their you can select a recent application.. if the sims 3 is there then select that.. or you can add the executable file for the sims 3. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\"TS3W.exe")
And then you will want to select high performance.
This will make the game use that card.
@chesterbigbird Thank-you that was really easy to do, but it's already on high performance for TS3 so I don't think that's my problem. Thank you for all your help though :smiley:
If I choose not to update Sims 3 will this inflict my purchase or updates for Sims 4? I saw that some had said that Origin was updating Sims 4 but at the same time updating Sims 3. I do not want this update but may want to purchase GP or EP for Sims 4??
If I choose not to update Sims 3 will this inflict my purchase or updates for Sims 4? I saw that some had said that Origin was updating Sims 4 but at the same time updating Sims 3. I do not want this update but may want to purchase GP or EP for Sims 4??
It will influence Sims 4 in that respect that you will also need to trigger the update yourself.
It's recommended anyways so you won't have a problem. If you don't want the update, make sure automatic updates are turned off. You'll get the option to update Sims 4 through Origin by just clicking on a link.
Jumping in here, as the conversation has jumped around a bit it would be helpful to know what issues are occurring for some of you (minus the Create A World tool which we are already aware of) related to the update.
Here some of the issues more lag than without the update. The Sims 3 launcher not keeping the expansion pack settings that I gave it. I wish you guys would use a test team to see what could happen. I might as well say that in my opinion all gaming companies should test their update and software before releasing it to the public. While it is nice to be able to download things from the store in the Sims 3 open dashboard. Two many launchers as well. Can't tell difference between the two launchers that don't help. I believe that pretty much is the summary of people are saying.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
That's exactly what happened just now. I had that one checked and I noticed it was updating so I quickly cancelled it again, and unchecked it. Phew! This is crazy!
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
Hopefully she'll pop by and answer that. For the time being I'll keep them both unchecked and when I see new posts for TS4 patch notes, I'll manually update. So far the automatic updates for that have been handy, but I'm not willing to risk anything going wrong with a perfectly functioning TS3!
I have been playing my game just fine with all EP's. Since the update my game has become jumpy and lags so badly it is unbearable to play. It also shuts down periodically causing me to lose progress, etc. and will freeze up at times. Very disappointed in this update and hope it can be rectified soon! I just started playing last year and I've tied up a lot of money in this game as I know many others have too! :'(
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'm unsure what that does exactly but I think it's only relevant if you have automatic updates turned on. I'm unsure if this patch is counted as mandatory by Origin or not.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'm unsure what that does exactly but I think it's only relevant if you have automatic updates turned on. I'm unsure if this patch is counted as mandatory by Origin or not.
Thanks crinrict, I've disabled both updates bar the origin one anyway as it still tried to update with the non-mandatory one enabled
Thank goodness for community spirit. Makes everything feel positive.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
Hopefully she'll pop by and answer that. For the time being I'll keep them both unchecked and when I see new posts for TS4 patch notes, I'll manually update. So far the automatic updates for that have been handy, but I'm not willing to risk anything going wrong with a perfectly functioning TS3!
I uninstalled the sims 4 so I know Im safe from origin
Since I updated the game, its all gone wrong. When I go to start a new game none of the worlds from the expansion packs I own appear in the selection and when I go into create a sim and put a random piece of clothing, hair etc, which is from an expansion pack, a certain part of my sims body will turn invisible and for example their trousers/pants will turn blue, green etc.
@holstars while you're waiting for someone who knows what they're talking about, just a suggestion, have you got all the expansion packs ticked/checked in the launcher?
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About the invisible parts. Tell your friend to delete the CASPartCache.package - I had the same problem with a few of my store clothes, but it got solved by deleting the cache file.
Then I cancelled the option to patch my Sims 3 to patch 1. 69.
Then I closed out of the games and Origin.
Next I reconnected to the internet
Launched Origin
Patched Origin
Patched Sims 4
Launched Sims 4
Played a while.
Closed Sims 4 and Origin
Continued playing my Sims 3 game without updating Sims 3 to 1.69
Then I closed Sims 3 and launched it again. I am currently playing Sims 3.
I'll continue carrying on as before the patch was released. Hopefully it won't be offered again.
I am too chicken to even let Origin open on my puter right now. You are very brave to try it. Thanks for all your help in monitoring these posts and assisting other simmers. Big internet hugs and high fives to you and the other helpers.
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Right click your desktop and select catalyst control center,
Select "power " from the tab on the left side and switchable graphics"
From their you can select a recent application.. if the sims 3 is there then select that.. or you can add the executable file for the sims 3. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\"TS3W.exe")
And then you will want to select high performance.
This will make the game use that card.
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@crinrict may know the answer.
It's recommended anyways so you won't have a problem. If you don't want the update, make sure automatic updates are turned off. You'll get the option to update Sims 4 through Origin by just clicking on a link.
Please do not send me PMs/post on my wall if you're looking for help. I can't attend to those. You can find me at AnswerHQ.
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When are you going to make the patch removable??
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Here some of the issues more lag than without the update. The Sims 3 launcher not keeping the expansion pack settings that I gave it. I wish you guys would use a test team to see what could happen. I might as well say that in my opinion all gaming companies should test their update and software before releasing it to the public. While it is nice to be able to download things from the store in the Sims 3 open dashboard. Two many launchers as well. Can't tell difference between the two launchers that don't help. I believe that pretty much is the summary of people are saying.
Is it okay to have keep ignore non-mandatory game updates checked?
I'd keep it checked - but don't rely on it because I think this 1.69 update was considered mandatory according to what I've read some people saying. I've still not opened Origin since a few days before the update was announced.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
Same here I wont open origin
@February11 best person to ask would be @crinrict on this update issue
That's exactly what happened just now. I had that one checked and I noticed it was updating so I quickly cancelled it again, and unchecked it. Phew! This is crazy!
Hopefully she'll pop by and answer that. For the time being I'll keep them both unchecked and when I see new posts for TS4 patch notes, I'll manually update. So far the automatic updates for that have been handy, but I'm not willing to risk anything going wrong with a perfectly functioning TS3!
I'm unsure what that does exactly but I think it's only relevant if you have automatic updates turned on. I'm unsure if this patch is counted as mandatory by Origin or not.
Please do not send me PMs/post on my wall if you're looking for help. I can't attend to those. You can find me at AnswerHQ.
How to report bugs at AnswersHQ
AHQ Tutorial
Thanks crinrict, I've disabled both updates bar the origin one anyway as it still tried to update with the non-mandatory one enabled
Thank goodness for community spirit. Makes everything feel positive.
I uninstalled the sims 4 so I know Im safe from origin
Asking for a friend.
Many thanks, Hollie.
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Today I had my Sims 3 game open
I backed up my Sims 3 folder
I disconnected from the internet.
I launched Origin.
Then I launched Sims 4. I was able to play.
Then I launched Bejewelled and was able to play.
Then I cancelled the option to patch my Sims 3 to patch 1. 69.
Then I closed out of the games and Origin.
Next I reconnected to the internet
Launched Origin
Patched Origin
Patched Sims 4
Launched Sims 4
Played a while.
Closed Sims 4 and Origin
Continued playing my Sims 3 game without updating Sims 3 to 1.69
Then I closed Sims 3 and launched it again. I am currently playing Sims 3.
I'll continue carrying on as before the patch was released. Hopefully it won't be offered again.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
About the invisible parts. Tell your friend to delete the CASPartCache.package - I had the same problem with a few of my store clothes, but it got solved by deleting the cache file.
I recommend to delete the cachefiles regulary. http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Sims_3_Delete_Cache_Files
I am too chicken to even let Origin open on my puter right now. You are very brave to try it.
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