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I am getting an "Invalid File Error" when I try to install the patch!

  • This error is most likely caused by one of the "core" game files being overwritten or changed by a mod or yourself.
  • Examples of such changed files are:
    • Ini files (custom weather and lighting)
    • Custom music
    • Changed EXE files (see last section below)

To fix this, you'll need to know which file is incorrect.

    • 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.
  • After restoring whichever files that were flagged, open that TEMP path in Windows Explorer and delete the folders containing the rtpatch.log file.


Locating the "rtpatch.log" manually

  • In Windows Explorer's address bar: enter "%temp%", without the quotes.
  • Sort the files by date, and locate a folder with some cryptic name within braces. Eg: "{C59CB896-40E2-4004-AE7B-AD29EF181E25}". The folder names will be different everytime you run the patch.
  • Drill down twice (there's another folder within this one), until you see "rtpatch.log".
  • Open that in Notepad or any text editor.
  • Scroll (or Press CTRL+END) to go to the end of the file.
  • The last few lines will tell you the file that is causing this error.


How to restore files the patcher complains about

  • Open 2 windows, and go to the "\Game\Bin\ path from each location" -
    • C: and
    • your DVD drive.
  • Then just copy+paste replace the file(s) like this (if you have to do other files, just adapt the filenames as appropriate). Some files do not need renaming.
    • in the "C:\Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\" window:
      • right-click on "Sims3Launcher.exe", select Cut
    • on your Desktop
      • right-click in an empty area on your Desktop and select Paste
      • right-click on Sims3Launcher.exe, select Rename
      • append ".orig" at the end so the filename becomes "Sims3Launcher.exe.orig"
    • in the "<DVD drive:>\Game\Bin" window:
      • select the "Sims3Launcher.ex_" file in DVD path
      • right-click, select Copy
    • back on your Desktop
      • right-click in an empty area on your Desktop and select Paste
      • right-click on "Sims3Launcher.ex_", select Rename
      • change ".ex_" at the end to ".exe"
      • select the newly renamed "Sims3Launcher.exe" file
      • right-click, select Copy
    • back in the "C:\Program Files(x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\" window
      • right-click in an empty area and select Paste


Pirated Copies and No-CD Cracks

  • 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.


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