http://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&feed=atom&action=historyGame Help:TS3 Patching/Invalid File Error - Revision history2024-03-29T11:56:29ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.20.2http://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=60379&oldid=prevKiwi tea at 15:51, 20 September 20122012-09-20T15:51:51Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*This error can also be caused by using pirated copies, especially the pre-release version, as well as those using no-CD cracks. There is no fix for people using these illegal options, and you will need to purchase a legal copy and use the discs if you wish to patch your game.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>*This error can also be caused by using pirated copies, especially the pre-release version, as well as those using no-CD cracks. There is no fix for people using these illegal options, and you will need to purchase a legal copy and use the discs if you wish to patch your game.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Kiwi teahttp://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=55622&oldid=prevHystericalParoxysm: moved Game Help:TS3 Patching:Invalid File Error to Game Help:TS3 Patching/Invalid File Error2012-03-19T08:39:46Z<p>moved <a href="/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Invalid_File_Error" class="mw-redirect" title="Game Help:TS3 Patching:Invalid File Error">Game Help:TS3 Patching:Invalid File Error</a> to <a href="/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error" title="Game Help:TS3 Patching/Invalid File Error">Game Help:TS3 Patching/Invalid File Error</a></p>
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</table>HystericalParoxysmhttp://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=39573&oldid=prevDelphy: /* I am getting an "Invalid File Error" when I try to install the patch! */2010-01-03T18:11:45Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">I am getting an "Invalid File Error" when I try to install the patch!</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>To fix this, you'll need to know which file is incorrect.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>To fix this, you'll need to know which file is incorrect.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Delphyhttp://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=39572&oldid=prevDelphy: /* I am getting an "Invalid File Error" when I try to install the patch! */2010-01-03T18:11:12Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">I am getting an "Invalid File Error" when I try to install the patch!</span></span></p>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">** Ini files (custom weather and lighting)</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>** The following programs will be able to find exactly which file is producing the error(s) and you will be able to restore it from your back-ups (which you should have handy) or from your game itself. Download the programs here:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>** The following programs will be able to find exactly which file is producing the error(s) and you will be able to restore it from your back-ups (which you should have handy) or from your game itself. Download the programs here:</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>**Don't worry, the program is made by Delphy and tested by Qbuilderz. The program will find your patch log and tell you, in a red font color at the bottom, your errors.  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>**Don't worry, the program is made by Delphy and tested by Qbuilderz. The program will find your patch log and tell you, in a red font color at the bottom, your errors.  </div></td></tr>
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</table>Delphyhttp://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=39566&oldid=prevCallistra: /* Pirated Copies and No-CD Cracks */2010-01-03T15:54:07Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Pirated Copies and No-CD Cracks</span></span></p>
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</table>Callistrahttp://simswiki.info/index.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching/Invalid_File_Error&diff=39565&oldid=prevCallistra at 15:53, 3 January 20102010-01-03T15:53:46Z<p></p>
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