It's okay if you have questions, I don't mind answering them and would rather you ask. Then after you're satisfied with how it's running, slowly add your cc back in bit by bit. Start your game and make sure everything works w/o any mods/cc first.

You can reassign it after a successful install/reinstall.Įxample of backups (on my desktop) from my last update:Īfter you update, do not move your mods/cc back in right away. (Add them back after you have a successful install/reinstall)ĥ) If you have gigabytes reassigned to Free virtual memory for LAA (Large Address Aware) via Windows Command Prompt or some 3rd Party program (reset it). Desktop or external drive)ģ) Make sure you prep your PC/Laptop for a clean install which I think includes:ĭisk cleanup, deleting cache/temp files, disk defrag, update drivers, clean registry to get rid of any corrupt files (if your running Windows)Ĥ) Remove your all your games/launcher from DEP. If we do the update, and we have CC downloaded the old way, do we need to delete the CC or move it somewhere else?Īlso, is this new way only for if you have expansion packs or stuff packs? Because if it is, then I won't have to worry being as I've got the base game only.Īgain, sorry to bug you! I'm just very technically challenged.ġ) Backup your 'The Sims 3 folder' your game data files under Documents.Ģ) Make sure to remove (you don't have to delete) your cc someplace else.

(also, sorry if I'm sounding repetitive, I'm functioning on 4 hours of sleep!) Oh oh oh! I've got a question real quick!

The sims 3 cc installation guide