Technical problems with THE HORROR: downloading, installing, and running it

[witch]

Sims3_1.0.632.00002_from_1.0.631.00002.exe

Sims3_1.0.632.00107_from_1.0.631.00107.exe

The rar files are named slightly differently to that above, in case The Box is looking for any specific files. I'm probably just being paranoid, but hey.

I only saw the two patch files mentioned on MATY, not sure if there were more.

ETA: 1.0.631.00002 is for the DVD/RZR release.
1.0.631.00107 is for the Digital Download release of the game.
Cheers Kralore.

[JonaBullets]

Sims3_1.0.632.00002_from_1.0.631.00002.exe

Sims3_1.0.632.00107_from_1.0.631.00107.exe

The rar files are named slightly differently to that above, in case The Box is looking for any specific files. I'm probably just being paranoid, but hey.

Im of the impression both of these will work with the RZR release? I had downloaded 3-4 updates, and only one of them worked. may have been the 00002 one, cannot remmeber,

I only saw the two patch files mentioned on MATY, not sure if there were more.

Give it a week after official release, and no doubt there will be 8 more updates and 3 roll backs.

[Kralore]

Sims3_1.0.632.00002_from_1.0.631.00002.exe

Sims3_1.0.632.00107_from_1.0.631.00107.exe

The rar files are named slightly differently to that above, in case The Box is looking for any specific files. I'm probably just being paranoid, but hey.

Im of the impression both of these will work with the RZR release? I had downloaded 3-4 updates, and only one of them worked. may have been the 00002 one, cannot remmeber,

I only saw the two patch files mentioned on MATY, not sure if there were more.

Give it a week after official release, and no doubt there will be 8 more updates and 3 roll backs.

1.0.631.00002 is for the DVD/RZR release.
1.0.631.00107 is for the Digital Download release of the game.

[J. M. Pescado]

I stated this in the REL VS. RZR thread. But on my system the RZR version just refuses to run. the screen flashes and TS3.EXE is running in the applications but that's about it. I downloaded and used the crackfix I even ran the "update" and nothing. The reloaded version works fine or as fine as it can before my PC overheats and shuts down

Oh, one of the crackfixes is a Trojan. You probably now have something called "Codec.exe" running amok on your system. You need to unrar the offending "executable" and find the REAL executable inside.

[JonaBullets]

Ok, so just to clarify... Run 1.0.631.00002 patch, and then run the 1.0.632.00002 patch, and that will make it latest avail patch/release? Cheers.

[Zazazu]

I stated this in the REL VS. RZR thread. But on my system the RZR version just refuses to run. the screen flashes and TS3.EXE is running in the applications but that's about it. I downloaded and used the crackfix I even ran the "update" and nothing. The reloaded version works fine or as fine as it can before my PC overheats and shuts down

Oh, one of the crackfixes is a Trojan. You probably now have something called "Codec.exe" running amok on your system. You need to unrar the offending "executable" and find the REAL executable inside.

Fuckity fuck fuck.

How about "CODEC.EXE-2054E389.pf"? Got it today, the day I tried to install the Razor version, which stalls my system. And I scanned it, too! This was the game install, not crack itself.

[JonaBullets]

That defo looks like a virus of sometype... there shouldnt be any .pf files.. there should only be a 180 odd K exe that is the keygen, and then the zip/rar with the crack fix.. or might need to obtain that in a different torrent...
where are these torrents coming from?
maybe if you post links here, those of us that have it already can see if it "looks" clean, to save all the issues? (just a thought)

[jrcaporal]

Sims3_1.0.632.00002_from_1.0.631.00002.exe

Sims3_1.0.632.00107_from_1.0.631.00107.exe

The rar files are named slightly differently to that above, in case The Box is looking for any specific files. I'm probably just being paranoid, but hey.

I only saw the two patch files mentioned on MATY, not sure if there were more.

ETA: 1.0.631.00002 is for the DVD/RZR release.
1.0.631.00107 is for the Digital Download release of the game.
Cheers Kralore.

This.

Thanks , I'll do what Pescado posted

[Zazazu]

That defo looks like a virus of sometype... there shouldnt be any .pf files.. there should only be a 180 odd K exe that is the keygen, and then the zip/rar with the crack fix.. or might need to obtain that in a different torrent...
where are these torrents coming from?
maybe if you post links here, those of us that have it already can see if it "looks" clean, to save all the issues? (just a thought)

It was the first Razor torrent to come off PirateBay. I've lost which one it is by now, but it was a split one. Unraring the Sims3Setup.exe revealed a codec.exe file. I'd been paying attention to that issue for Reloaded, but didn't even think to look for it on the Razor one. Anti-virus is beating it into submission now, and cleaned file will be used shortly to install the game.

Note, this was NOT the crack fix. This was the full-game download.

[TashaYarrr]

Edited my initial razor vs reloaded post to amend my 'there is no trojan!' pronouncements. Sorry! Didn't actually get mine via torrent.

[keirra]

That defo looks like a virus of sometype... there shouldnt be any .pf files.. there should only be a 180 odd K exe that is the keygen, and then the zip/rar with the crack fix.. or might need to obtain that in a different torrent...
where are these torrents coming from?
maybe if you post links here, those of us that have it already can see if it "looks" clean, to save all the issues? (just a thought)

It was the first Razor torrent to come off PirateBay. I've lost which one it is by now, but it was a split one. Unraring the Sims3Setup.exe revealed a codec.exe file. I'd been paying attention to that issue for Reloaded, but didn't even think to look for it on the Razor one. Anti-virus is beating it into submission now, and cleaned file will be used shortly to install the game.

Note, this was NOT the crack fix. This was the full-game download.

This is the link you posted. I bookmarked it, but then decided to use rapid share links.

[Sigmund]

I got my Razor version from TPB and have scanned it for viruses, but it's repeatedly come up clean. It's not the same one that Zazazu posted, however. I'll see if I can find a link.

ETA: Alright, this is the one I downloaded without any messages popping up from my antivirus yet. Will probably run a full system scan tonight just to make sure, though. 

[morriganrant]

Thanks Witch!

Someone on GOS reported that they got a Trojan from one of the Razor ones on Mininova. Probably the one I am downloading right now. They Said that Avast didn't report it at all. I'll try scanning with Malwarebytes for curiosities sake when I get it, and then open it up anyway. WinRar will open the executable? Or are you guys using a different rar extraction program?

[Zazazu]

I used WinRar a bit ago to confirm that it was there, yes. McAfee did not show the virus on scan of the downloaded torrent or .iso (I always check). Did show it on my computer just now, though, through a McAfee scan, and all add times are 5/26 at 10:50, which is when I first tried to install. I'm clean now. Tried to install with the ripped real file inside the fake-o file, and system said it was a damaged file. The other unrar'ed torrent is almost done now.

[teels]

I downloaded the Razor version (from seedgames) , and followed intructions I gathered from this thread. The program started up and loaded, but when it got to the neighborhood window, it said EA didn't recognize the disk as valid (something along those lines).

Can anyone tell me what to do to fix that?

[JonaBullets]

I got my Razor version from TPB and have scanned it for viruses, but it's repeatedly come up clean. It's not the same one that Zazazu posted, however. I'll see if I can find a link.

ETA: Alright, this is the one I downloaded without any messages popping up from my antivirus yet. Will probably run a full system scan tonight just to make sure, though. 

Shit, now i tihnk about it. wont be able to advise wether or not they are proper releases, because they are RARed, it could have anything inside them, the one i downloaded of my tozza site was also RARed.

Files like codec.exe and should never be run, delete that shit ASAP, dont even bother to clean it. cause it arnt going to clean. All that should be in the rar is the iso, and a nfo relating to RZR release, filled out all with the RZR info and what not. There is on the ISO of the DVD, a folder with the keygen.

When it comes to the actuclly crack, RZR release had some issses so they had to release a CRACKFIX, this is where I have no doubts people will try screw you over from PirateBay, and other dirty sites. Be careful when it comes to this one. Below is the file name and size of the CRACKFIX i got and works fine...

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 ³                         Razor 1911 proudly presents:                       ³
 ³                             The Sims 3 Crackfix                            ³
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 ³ Date: 2009-05-25                   ³ Game Type : Simulation                ³
 ³ Size: Small                        ³ Protection: DVD-Check, Serial         ³
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 Game Notes
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 The   freedom   of  The  Sims  3  will  inspire  you  with  endless  creative
 possibilities   and  amuse  you  with  unexpected  moments  of  surprise  and
 mischief!  Create  over  a  million  unique  Sims  and  control  their lives.
 Customize  everything from their appearances, to their personalities and even
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 around  town  and  to  meet  other  Sims  in  the  neighborhood. Go online to
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 With  all-new  quick challenges and rewarding game play, The Sims 3 gives you
 the  freedom  to choose whether (or not!) to fulfill your Sims' destinies and
 make their wishes come true.

 Note:
 ~~~~~
 We missed some ingame dvd checks. Here is the fix. Enjoy!
 
 For the guys who nuked us:
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 The EA updater dont works with Releoaded release because
 the updater is only working for Sims 3 version start from 1.0.631.00001.
 Reloaded is 1.0.615.00107 and not final
 
 http://na.llnet.eadownloads.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/patches/sims3_sku2_update_manifest.xml
 
 
 
 Install Notes
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 1. Extract RAR
 2. Copy crack to <InstallDir>\Game\Bin
 3. Have Fun!
 
 
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now, the only file in there is a TS3.exe - which gets replaced...

Any other issues?

[Zazazu]

Files like codec.exe and should never be run, delete that shit ASAP, dont even bother to clean it. cause it arnt going to clean. All that should be in the rar is the iso, and a nfo relating to RZR release, filled out all with the RZR info and what not. There is on the ISO of the DVD, a folder with the keygen.

This is not how the codec.exe is hidden. When you open up the .iso, you will see a file called Sims3Setup. It looks like an .exe. It quacks like an .exe. It is not an .exe. If you can open it with WinRar, you will see the supposed real Sims3Setup and the codec.exe file. However, in my case, the "real" Sims3Setup was invalid. If you can't open the Sims3Setup with WinRar, it's the real deal and no codec for you.

[morriganrant]

Ghost on GOS appears to have gotten a different Trojan. Her's was hidden away in the Autorun.exe and was an SVChost.exe file that was stuck inside.

[JonaBullets]

Files like codec.exe and should never be run, delete that shit ASAP, dont even bother to clean it. cause it arnt going to clean. All that should be in the rar is the iso, and a nfo relating to RZR release, filled out all with the RZR info and what not. There is on the ISO of the DVD, a folder with the keygen.

This is not how the codec.exe is hidden. When you open up the .iso, you will see a file called Sims3Setup. It looks like an .exe. It quacks like an .exe. It is not an .exe. If you can open it with WinRar, you will see the supposed real Sims3Setup and the codec.exe file. However, in my case, the "real" Sims3Setup was invalid. If you can't open the Sims3Setup with WinRar, it's the real deal and no codec for you.

A tip for people in this case... is to set the extensions of the files so they can be seen, so that if like the case of the .exe.pl file it can be seen. And also the icon on the exe's file, will be like a blank application window. its things like this that spell trouble.
I spose if people have any issues they can jump on here.. and maybe post a screenie to show what they are looking at, before going into it, and causing issues, some one is always here to help out. and not only that, im sure they would have geekie friends to ask also.

I just dont see the point in dickheads out there, causing issues with dodgy torrents, and viruses and shit.. its the corporate world they should be going for, not the Bob/Betty Newbie! There just inst any point!

[malianx]

I just dont see the point in dickheads out there, causing issues with dodgy torrents, and viruses and shit.. its the corporate world they should be going for, not the Bob/Betty Newbie! There just inst any point!

Because some of those people have credit cards, bank routing information, wow accounts, brokerage accounts. Ever heard of a keylogger?

[JonaBullets]

I just dont see the point in dickheads out there, causing issues with dodgy torrents, and viruses and shit.. its the corporate world they should be going for, not the Bob/Betty Newbie! There just inst any point!

Because some of those people have credit cards, bank routing information, wow accounts, brokerage accounts. Ever heard of a keylogger?

Yes. I use one to record my girlfriend on msn... when im away... (not really, I use a screen capture tool, alot easier to decode)
I know why they do it... but its just fucking stupid. And I know there is nothing that can be done...
Except have helpful people like us here to help out Bob/Betty from getting bent over, and have their motive bars hit rock bottom.

[VeilSethekk]

I just dont see the point in dickheads out there, causing issues with dodgy torrents, and viruses and shit.. its the corporate world they should be going for, not the Bob/Betty Newbie! There just inst any point!

Because some of those people have credit cards, bank routing information, wow accounts, brokerage accounts. Ever heard of a keylogger?

Not to mention that it fuels those ridiculous conspiracy theories sheeple have about EA leaking dirty versions of the game to "get back at pirates".

[JonaBullets]

This is why I always use a trusted source, private tozza sites, or verified source from reputable users (emule related, FTI)

[Tacuitacitum]

I've managed to limit temps to ~67C (still runs at 99% load ¬_¬) using ATI Tray Tool's forced wait for vsync and refresh locks to lock it at 60fps... but only on fullscreen. Again, it's CAS and menus that are taking the most load, regardless of graphics settings.

Windowed mode still runs away with 300-1200 fps and 80C unless it's not the active window. Pain the the arse, considering I play most of my games in windowed mode.

Are there no vsync options in the game? "vsync on" is unrecognised in the cheat console.

[LogicalPlayer]

Hey I need some help How exactly to I install this? I just finished downloading the razor version and i know im supposed to extract the files next but how? when I open the folder its numbered files from 001 file to 054 file then there some other files in there im new to this some help would be appreciated please