Ever since the most recent update for the Sims a lot of my items have been missing that I've downloaded from here, some specific one's I've noticed is all the "Hippy" clothing and hairstyles. Note: There's more than just these missing, these are just some main examples i've noticed.

When I look in my Mods folder, all of the original files are still there, but they're just not showing up in the game.

I've tried removing the Mods folder, starting the game regularly, and then putting it back in after restarting the game, still no luck.

Is there a fix to this without re-downloading all of the files? Because I'm unsure as of where to even find all the files I've downloaded now it's been so long.

Recently after the update a lot of my "Sims Store" items have been missing from in the game, I've tried checking through my Downloads folder but everything is there.

Certain ones include the "Hippy" hair for the ladies, curious as to why it's not showing up in my game and if there's anyway I can get them back in the game without re-downloading everything.

Recently after the update a lot of my "Sims Store" items have been missing from in the game, I've tried checking through my Downloads folder but everything is there.

Certain ones include the "Hippy" hair for the ladies, curious as to why it's not showing up in my game and if there's anyway I can get them back in the game without re-downloading everything.

Looking for .package form of "Fun for Kids of All Ages" Pack.

Anyone?

Actually you kinda were, i'm not a noob it was just hard to find the correct thread, and then to find the correct way because I found someone talking about .bat files, which didn't work for me.

None the less, i'm not an asshole and I know you had the right intentions, sorry for coming off ignorant. Thank you.

Thanks for all your help guys! 

Found out to use Compressorizor Redux, worked like a charm.

I've been downloading for ages, and i'm not doing anything differently.

If you're properly reading, you'd learn that the issue here isn't to do with store related "stuff" but more for the fact that they can't install, and it won't let me update my game and keeps giving me error messages.

And what are you searching? Cause anything i'm searching isn't giving me answers.

Yes but see, the problem is i'm having trouble finding them. I'd more than appreciate a link to find my answers even, to where THESE questions have already been answered.

I would LOVE some real help.

I just searched that and the only thread I got was my own...

So a few items i've tried to load to my game (okay a lot) all including:
Simpoint bundles (all of them!), Back 2 Skool, Byron Desk, Hidden Springs (want badly!), Luxury Resort Attire, Star Powered Mirror, Fairy Statue (??), Goth Book O'Spells, and the Warbling Windchimes.

Now they all show up in my Downloads area of the Sims 3 Launcher, but when I click any of them to install it says:
"Installation Failed: Please make sure your game has the latest Software Updates and try again. Done!"

Now, I know my game is totally up to date, so what's the problem?

Also though, when I go to Game Updates it says "Unable to Connect to the EA Download Manager"

What's going on? I want these packages installed!