Game Help:TS3 PatchingEPSP - Revision history

EllaCharm3d: major revision to use SuperPatcher

2012-07-13T03:56:35Z

major revision to use SuperPatcher

EllaCharm3d: /* edited exe name */

2011-07-06T16:37:30Z

‎edited exe name

Werismyki: /* Alternative Method */

2011-02-02T06:05:46Z

‎Alternative Method

Kookiekween99: /* Standard Method */ Removed redundant information

2010-12-26T04:34:08Z

‎Standard Method: Removed redundant information

Kookiekween99: /* Alternative Method */ Updated install + patch sequence

2010-12-26T04:32:18Z

‎Alternative Method: Updated install + patch sequence

Werismyki: /* Standard Method */

2010-09-08T20:22:45Z

‎Standard Method

EllaCharm3d: /* added section headers and toc */

2010-07-01T06:23:02Z

‎added section headers and toc

EllaCharm3d at 19:44, 8 June 2010

2010-06-08T19:44:36Z

EllaCharm3d at 05:10, 17 February 2010

2010-02-17T05:10:15Z

New page

__NOTOC__

'''Back to:''' [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] ''[[Game_Help:TS3_Patching|Patching Introduction]]

*If you're also reinstalling Expansion Pack(s) and/or Stuff Pack(s),
*#reinstall base-game,
*#test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe),
*#then patch base-game to 1.7
*#*WA needs base game to be at 1.5 or higher
*#*after some experiments, found that patching 1.5 then install WA do not have the DeltaBuild packages introduced in 1.3/1.4
*#*this is also the last known good version with a working Launcher (as of Feb 17, 2010)
*#test load the patched base game first
*#install WA Expansion Pack
*#test load the unpatched Expansion Pack game (via the TS3EP01.exe),
*#then patch the Expansion Pack (you can go from retail to current patch version directly eg. ''2.2.x_from_2.0.x'')
*#at this point of time your gameversions are:
*#*Base GameVersion = 1.7.9.00200x
*#*WA GameVersion = 2.2.8.00200x
*#if you want to install Sims3Pack content, do it at this point
*#*only Sims3Pack compatible with version 1.7/2.2 or lower will be installed successfully
*#*Sims3Pack compatible with versions higher than 1.7/2.2 will pop-up an error:requires latest update blah blah blah
*#test load the patched Expansion Pack game (via the TS3EP01.exe) and verify installed content
*#install HEL Stuff Pack (the installer will auto-patch base game to 1.9)
*#if the auto-patch is not triggered, cancel the install process and then patch base-game to 1.9 manually (ie run TS3_1.9.22.00400x_Update.exe from <DVD drive>:\Support\Updates) or from the direct download link below
*#test load the unpatched Stuff Pack game (via the TS3SP01.exe)
*#at this point of time your gameversions are:
*#*Base GameVersion = 1.9.22.00400x
*#*WA GameVersion = 2.2.8.00200x
*#*HELS GameVersion = 3.0.38.00400x
*#then patch the Stuff Pack to current patch version (eg.''3.x.x_from_3.0.x'') and
*#then patch the Expansion Pack to current patch version (eg.''2.x.x_from_2.2.x'')
*#finally, patch base game to current patch version (eg.''1xx.x_from_1.9.x'')
*#test load a final time before installing CC framework and adding CC
*#CC can still be maintained in base-game's Mods path, if things do not appear verify the framework & CC version compatibility and then try them in the <last-installed EP or SP> (HELS, for now) Mods path

==Related Pages==

* [[Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Common_Errors|Common errors after patching]]
* [[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files|Installing Sims 3 Package Files]]
* [[Game_Help:TS3_Custom_Content|Installing Sims 3 Custom Content]]

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 '''Back to:''' [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] ''[[Game_Help:TS3_Patching|Patching Introduction]]
 __TOC__
 ==Standard Method==
 If you're also reinstalling Expansion Pack(s) and/or Stuff Pack(s),
 #reinstall base-game
 #do not install EADM
-#test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe)
+#test load the '''Expansion/Stuff Pack''' that you just install (via the TS3'''W'''.exe; ie [[Game Help:TS3 Bypassing the Launcher|Bypass Launcher]]). The Screen should be the addon's loading screen, if not, something has gone wrong and you need to uninstall before starting-over from (7)
-#install the first Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have
+#repeat (7)-(10) until you've installed all your addons, testing after each pack
-#do not install EADM
+#finally, if you're on Windows and you want Origin, download from the site after making sure you have uninstalled any older versions. See [[Game Help:EADM Issues]]
-#test load the unpatched Expansion/Stuff Pack game (via the TS3?P0?.exe)
-#install EADM with the last EP/SP
 ==Alternative Method==
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 #reinstall base-game
-#test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe)
+#if on Windows, do not install EADM/Origin
-#run Launcher to patch to the current level
+#test load the '''unpatched base-game''' first (via the TS3.exe; ie [[Game Help:TS3 Bypassing the Launcher|Bypass Launcher]])
-#test load the patched base-game again (via the TS3W.exe in base game path available in patch 1.22 onwards)
+#install the '''last-released''' Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have, which would automatically patch your game (from that DVD) to the patch version that addon requires to run
-#if it didn't crash, install the first Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have
+#if on Windows, do not install EADM/Origin
-#at the message of mismatch versions, click OK or Next
+#test load the Expansion/Stuff Pack that you just installed (via the TS3'''W'''.exe; ie [[Game Help:TS3 Bypassing the Launcher|Bypass Launcher]]). The Screen should be the addon's loading screen, if not, something has gone wrong and you need to uninstall before starting-over from (4)
-#after install is complete, run Launcher again to patch this EP/SP to current level so it matches the base game's patch level
+#confirm with [[Game Help:Patch Table]] or the current [http://www.thesims3.com/game/patches Game Update News page] that there are no newer patches. See [[Game Help:TS3 Patching Find Gameversion]], if you need an FAQ on how to find out this information. If not the same, then patch to current level first before continuing the rest of the steps.
-#test load the patched Expansion/Stuff Pack game (via the TS3?P0?.exe or TS3W.exe in base game path available in patch 1.22 onwards)
+#repeat (4)-(6) until you've installed all your addons
-#repeat steps #5-8 for each of the other games you have
+#ignore any message of mismatch versions, click OK or Next
-This method would ensure that all the games you have would be on the same patch series, ready for the next patch release.
+If you did not arrive at this wiki page from [[Game Help:TS3 Uninstall]], be sure to do step (3) from [[Game Help:Sims 3 Game Problem]] first before doing any reinstallation.
 ==Related Pages==
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 * [[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files|Installing Sims 3 Package Files]]
 * [[Game_Help:TS3_Custom_Content|Installing Sims 3 Custom Content]]
-* [[Game Help:Patch_Table]]
+* [[Game Help:Patch Table]]

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 #test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe)
 #run Launcher to patch to the current level
-#test load the patched base-game again (via the TS3.exe)
+#test load the patched base-game again (via the TS3W.exe in base game path available in patch 1.22 onwards)
 #if it didn't crash, install the first Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have
 #at the message of mismatch versions, click OK or Next
 #after install is complete, run Launcher again to patch this EP/SP to current level so it matches the base game's patch level
-#test load the patched Expansion/Stuff Pack game (via the TS3?P0?.exe)
+#test load the patched Expansion/Stuff Pack game (via the TS3?P0?.exe or TS3W.exe in base game path available in patch 1.22 onwards)
 #repeat steps #5-8 for each of the other games you have
 This method would ensure that all the games you have would be on the same patch series, ready for the next patch release.
 If at any time, Launcher stalls or you would rather use an executable file to patch (don't install EADM at all), download [[Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Patch_Download/Current|these files]] and just bypass the Launcher.
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 * [[Game Help:Installing Sims 3 Package Files|Installing Sims 3 Package Files]]
 * [[Game_Help:TS3_Custom_Content|Installing Sims 3 Custom Content]]

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-As of December 2010, this method means you're installing and patching in the following sequence:
+As of February 2011, this method means you're installing and patching in the following sequence:
-* BG + EADM, then run Launcher or patch BG manually to 1.18
+* BG + EADM, then run Launcher or patch BG manually to 1.19
-* WA then run Launcher or patch WA manually to 2.13
+* WA then run Launcher or patch WA manually to 2.14
-* HEL then run Launcher or patch HEL manually to 3.9
+* HEL then run Launcher or patch HEL manually to 3.10
-* AMB then run Launcher or patch AMB manually to 4.6
+* AMB then run Launcher or patch AMB manually to 4.7
-* FL then run Launcher or patch FL manually to 5.4
+* FL then run Launcher or patch FL manually to 5.5
-* LN then run Launcher or patch LN manually to 6.1
+* LN then run Launcher or patch LN manually to 6.2

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 The install method above would use the patch included in the retail game disc for the base game only.
 Therefore, this method may cause the games and packs to be on different patch levels as Launcher tend to only patch the base game and last pack installed. A SimGuru on the official forums assured that as long as the base game's and last pack's gameversions are on the same patch series, ''quote'' "You're fine" ''end-quote''. To workaround this shortcoming, try the '''alternative''' method below.
 ==Alternative Method==

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 #test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe)
 #run Launcher to patch to the current level
-#test load the patched base-game again(via the TS3.exe)
+#test load the patched base-game again (via the TS3.exe)
 #if it didn't crash, install the first Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have
 #at the message of mismatch versions, click OK or Next
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-As of Jun 2010, this method means you're installing and patching in the following sequence:
+As of December 2010, this method means you're installing and patching in the following sequence:
-* BG + EADM, then run Launcher or patch BG manually to 1.12
+* BG + EADM, then run Launcher or patch BG manually to 1.18
-* WA then run Launcher or patch WA manually to 2.7
+* WA then run Launcher or patch WA manually to 2.13
-* HEL then run Launcher or patch WA manually to 3.3
+* HEL then run Launcher or patch HEL manually to 3.9
-* AMB and you're done.
+* AMB then run Launcher or patch AMB manually to 4.6
+* FL then run Launcher or patch FL manually to 5.4
+* LN then run Launcher or patch LN manually to 6.1
-If at any time, Launcher stalls or you would rather use an executable file to patch (don't install EADM at all), download the files on the next page and just bypass the Launcher.
 ==Related Pages==

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 * HEL (which will patch BG to 1.9)
 * AMB (which will patch BG to 1.12)
 * EADM
 And when you run Launcher at the end, it may prompt you to install patched for WA and/or HEL.
 ==Alternative Method==

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 '''Back to:''' [[Image:RightArrow.gif]] ''[[Game_Help:TS3_Patching|Patching Introduction]]
-*If you're also reinstalling Expansion Pack(s) and/or Stuff Pack(s),
+If you're also reinstalling Expansion Pack(s) and/or Stuff Pack(s),
-*#reinstall base-game,
+#reinstall base-game
-*#test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe),
+#do not install EADM
-*#then patch base-game to 1.7
+#test load the unpatched base-game first (via the TS3.exe)
-*#*WA needs base game to be at 1.5 or higher
+#install the first Expansion/Stuff Pack that you have
-*#*after some experiments, found that patching 1.5 then install WA do not have the DeltaBuild packages introduced in 1.3/1.4
+#do not install EADM
-*#*this is also the last known good version with a working Launcher (as of Feb 17, 2010)
+#test load the unpatched Expansion/Stuff Pack game (via the TS3?P0?.exe)
-*#test load the patched base game first
+#install EADM with the last EP/SP
-*#install WA Expansion Pack
-*#test load the unpatched Expansion Pack game (via the TS3EP01.exe),
-*#then patch the Expansion Pack (you can go from retail to current patch version directly eg. ''2.2.x_from_2.0.x'')
+If you have no other packs to install, you can now run Launcher to patch both games to the current patch version. Remember to let Launcher run and patch twice if you have two games. If you have more packs to install, test load each game before proceeding to the next always via the .exe; and only run Launcher when you're ready to start patching all the games at the end.
-*#at this point of time your gameversions are:
-*#*Base GameVersion = 1.7.9.00200x
-*#*WA GameVersion = 2.2.8.00200x
+The install method above would use the patch included in the retail game disc for the base game only.
-*#if you want to install Sims3Pack content, do it at this point
+Therefore, this method may cause the games and packs to be on different patch levels as Launcher tend to only patch the base game and last pack installed. A SimGuru on the official forums assured that as long as the base game's and last pack's gameversions are on the same patch series, ''quote'' "You're fine" ''end-quote''. To workaround this shortcoming, try the '''alternative''' method below.
-*#*only Sims3Pack compatible with version 1.7/2.2 or lower will be installed successfully
-*#*Sims3Pack compatible with versions higher than 1.7/2.2 will pop-up an error:requires latest update blah blah blah
-*#test load the patched Expansion Pack game (via the TS3EP01.exe) and verify installed content
+As of Jun 2010, this method means you're installing and patching in the following sequence:
-*#install HEL Stuff Pack (the installer will auto-patch base game to 1.9)
+* BG
-*#if the auto-patch is not triggered, cancel the install process and then patch base-game to 1.9 manually (ie run TS3_1.9.22.00400x_Update.exe from <DVD drive>:\Support\Updates) or from the direct download link below
+* WA (which will patch BG to 1.5)
-*#test load the unpatched Stuff Pack game (via the TS3SP01.exe)
+* HEL (which will patch BG to 1.9)
-*#at this point of time your gameversions are:
+* AMB (which will patch BG to 1.12)
-*#*Base GameVersion = 1.9.22.00400x
+* EADM
-*#*WA GameVersion = 2.2.8.00200x
-*#*HELS GameVersion = 3.0.38.00400x
+And when you run Launcher at the end, it may prompt you to install patched for WA and/or HEL.
-*#then patch the Stuff Pack to current patch version (eg.''3.x.x_from_3.0.x'') and
-*#then patch the Expansion Pack to current patch version (eg.''2.x.x_from_2.2.x'')
-*#finally, patch base game to current patch version (eg.''1xx.x_from_1.9.x'')
-*#test load a final time before installing CC framework and adding CC
-*#CC can still be maintained in base-game's Mods path, if things do not appear verify the framework & CC version compatibility and then try them in the <last-installed EP or SP> (HELS, for now) Mods path
+An '''alternative''' method is
 ==Related Pages==