
Sims3Pack files work properly when installed via the Sims 3 Launcher.

Go to: (Documents\Electronic Arts > right-click on the Sims 3 folder > copy/paste to desktop or usb drive – Save the Sims 3 User Folder to Desktop: I like to save my Sims 3 folder to the desktop, usb drive or external hard drive and then clean out the Sims 3 folder in Documents to help with troubleshooting. If having issues with that size of a batch, try testing 1 at a time.įor reference those cache files can be found in (Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3) folder and are:ĬasPartCache.package compositorCache.package scriptCache.package simCompositorCache.package socialCache.packageĭeleting these cache files help with troubleshooting issues with the game along with to clear the game's memory of the removed files.

Delete cache files between each batch test.

Start a save in Sunset Valley for example to check. If having issues with the 50/50 method, It's best to reinstall in small batches of say 5-10 files at a time. Leaving both the Resource.cfg file, Packages and Overrides folder (if you have one). Remove all your mod files in your mods folder. – If the tools above don't work: You can also go through your mods/custom content half at a time (aka 50/50 method) or a few files at a time if you run into issues testing, specially if you're seeing a lot of faulty files when using the tools. May show false-positive corrupt files (the red/orange highlighted files.) You can remove any bad or corrupt files and resave it. – Custard Sims3Pack Cleaner: ( ) This tool helps look at what's inside a single Sims3pack file. To make sure you know everything is good. That's why it's recommended to do a manual check of your mods and custom content. It may also false-flag files, making them look like they're bad when they aren't. Please understand, It will show conflicts between some files, but not all. These are made more to check single files. Note: These tools may not work to help check merged custom content files. Be sure to backup your mods and Downloads folder to your desktop, these are the folders custom content and mods get downloaded to or copied to. This will keep files safe so nothing is lost.

There is a couple of tools to check mods/custom content, but first, please backup your Sims 3 folder to your desktop (\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3). –Mods and Custom Content Not Showing In-Game: If your custom content isn't showing up in-game you either don't have it installed correctly, or something is wrong with it need to do a few extra steps. 2023 Troubleshooting Mods and Custom Content:
