Downloading Sims made by others

[CLmeow]

I know I have read about this somewhere before but for the life of me I can't recall what was said and after searching of over an hour using various key words with no success, I am resorting to asking here.  I have downloaded a couple cats and a horse from the Exchange (I know, not a good idea) but these really hit my fancy so I decided I must have them.  The problem is (surprise surprise) the launcher will not load them.  Keeps giving it's same old excuse of needing to be updated.  I'd like to bypass it if I can.  Is there a tool I can  use or a way to get the s3packs to .sim files so I can just add them in?

[floopyboo]

Well I've done the hard part for you. Now all you need to is look for the program that fits the description & download it. http://www.modthesims.info/browse.php?f=139&showType=2&gs=2

[Sita]

Oh for pity's sake.

http://modthesims.info/d/364038 or search for Delphy's Sims 3 Multi Extractor.
No idea why your launcher will not load them.

I know I have read about this somewhere before but for the life of me I can't recall what was said and after searching of over an hour using various key words with no success, I am resorting to asking here.  I have downloaded a couple cats and a horse from the Exchange (I know, not a good idea) but these really hit my fancy so I decided I must have them.  The problem is (surprise surprise) the launcher will not load them.  Keeps giving it's same old excuse of needing to be updated.  I'd like to bypass it if I can.  Is there a tool I can  use or a way to get the s3packs to .sim files so I can just add them in?

[CLmeow]

Oh for pity's sake.

http://modthesims.info/d/364038 or search for Delphy's Sims 3 Multi Extractor.
No idea why your launcher will not load them.

I have Delphy's multi extractor and tried that first before asking here.  Guess I'll have to open the files in S3PE and see what's there before trying to add them.  Stupid launcher.  I sure hope the 4 launcher isn't as stupid.