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=Game Crashing WorkArounds=
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==Overview==
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{{See also|[[Game Help:Sims 3 Game Problem]]}}
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If your game is crashing for no apparent reason, this page explores the hardware causes of crashes. If you haven't done so already, follow steps 1-3 on the link above (eliminate software problems first).
  
==CFF Explorer==
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==Data Execution Prevention==
# Download and install [http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php CFF Explorer]
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{{See also|[[Game Help:Data Execution Prevention]]}}
# Make a backup of your original exe just incase something goes wrong.
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# Run the program, click the folder icon or go to FILE >> OPEN and browse your PC for the Sims 3 exe or the latest EP/SP exe you installed.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TS3.exe under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TS3EP01.exe under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 World Adventures\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  TS3SP01.exe under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff\Game\Bin<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  TS3EP02.exe under C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Ambitions\Game\Bin
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# Click on File Header at the left, find characteristics at the right and click the "Click here" blue button.
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# Tick "App can handle >2GB address space
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# Ok that and save by clicking the disk icon or going to FILE >> SAVE.
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# Overwrite the file when it asks you to.
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<div style="font-size:80%">Source from this post: [http://linna.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=375907 How I solved Sims 3 crashing to desktop (DasmX86Dll.dll not found)] by gohan2091</div>
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'''NOTE: If you use this method, you need to keep the backup of the exe file you changed with CFF Explorer.  <br>When you update your game, you will need to copy the backup exe back to folder and replace the edited exe file.'''
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==Data Execution Prevention DEP==
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===What is Data Execution Prevention?===
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Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.
 
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.
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DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.
 
DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.
  
Change Data Execution Prevention settings
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==Insufficient Memory Crashes==
 
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{{See also|[[Game Help:Insufficient Memory Crashes]]}}
If you choose to protect all programs, you can still turn off DEP for individual programs. If you suspect that a program does not run correctly when DEP is turned on, check for a DEP-compatible version of the program or an update from the software publisher before you change any DEP settings.
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===Windows Vista===
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* Go to Start
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* Then Control Panel
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* Then Open "System"
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** Click Advanced System Settings.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
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** Under Performance, click Settings.
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** Click the Data Execution Prevention tab, and then click Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
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===Windows XP===
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* Go to Start
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* Then Settings
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* Then Control Panel
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* Then Open "System"
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** Click on the Advance tab
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** click on the Settings button for Performance.
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** Click the TAB for Data execution prevention
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** click the option to (Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select: )
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** add TS3.EXE to the list
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** click on ok
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* Reboot your computer for changes to take effect
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*[http://www.updatexp.com/0xC0000005.html 0xC0000005 Access Violation Link]
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Even though The Sims 3 was patched to be large address aware, crashes may still occur due to insufficient memory. Detailed information is found on the link above.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Execution_Prevention DEP on Wikipedia]
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<div style="font-size:80%">Source from this post: [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=379943 Gameplay - Solved my crashing to my desktop]</div>
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[[Category:Sims 3 Game Help|Crashes]]
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[[Category:Sims 3 Technical Game Help|Crashes]]

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[edit] Overview

See also: Game Help:Sims 3 Game Problem

If your game is crashing for no apparent reason, this page explores the hardware causes of crashes. If you haven't done so already, follow steps 1-3 on the link above (eliminate software problems first).

[edit] Data Execution Prevention

See also: Game Help:Data Execution Prevention

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.

DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.

[edit] Insufficient Memory Crashes

See also: Game Help:Insufficient Memory Crashes

Even though The Sims 3 was patched to be large address aware, crashes may still occur due to insufficient memory. Detailed information is found on the link above.

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