It seems that many of you experience the annoying Sims 3 patch error: “ Update error: Invalid file found“. I did some research and there are some resolutions. Only two I have heard of work, but one requires a full reinstall. It’s not going to be nice, but I recommend you try out the first option first before attempting a reinstall. Option One: Find and Replace the Individual File The “Update Error: Invalid File Found” or “Update Error: File Not Found” message means that the installer is attempting to update a “core game” file (EA original file) that was somehow modified or deleted previously – either by a mod, certain custom content, or by the user.

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An example of core files include INI files (camera and lighting etc.), default custom music files,.package files,.exe files (nocd) and so on. Even a change to a core file’s timestamp is enough to cause the installer to fail. If you have the original game disc and you know which file(s) might have been altered or deleted, you can copy the original data file(s) over to the game’s installation directory. (You can also look inside the rtpatch.log file which can tell you exactly what file failed to update at the time). When the core file(s) have been restored the update should then work.

ModTheSims has created a useful tool to help solve this problem, a patch log viewer that can find out what file (if any) was modified. Read through the details and download it.

Option Two: Backup and complete reinstall The second option is to get rid of all of your corrupted files, it requires a full manual uninstall after backing up your saved data followed by a clean install. It may be lengthy and extremely frustrating, but you have to do what you have to do. To backup your filed, follow the information below: Backup the save data in Windows XP: • Click the Start button and select My Documents. Eagles of death metal mediafire. • Select the Electronic Arts folder. • Right-click The Sims 3 folder and select Copy. • Right-click on the folder or drive where you want to save your backup and select Paste.

• Make sure you re-name your copy and include ‘ backup‘ in the file name to avoid confusion. • To restore your Sims 3 save games, move this folder back into the Electronic Arts folder and select the Overwrite option when prompted. Backup the save data in Windows Vista: • Click the Start button and select Documents.

• Select the Electronic Arts folder. • Right-click The Sims 3 folder and select Cut. • Right-click on the folder or drive where you want to save your backup and select Paste.

• Make sure you re-name your copy and include ‘ backup‘ in the file name to avoid confusion. • To restore your Sims 3 save games, move this folder back into the Electronic Arts folder after re-installing the game. For the manual uninstall, please simply check out on the official Sims 3 FAQ website which goes through everything step by step. Hopefully you have been able to resolve your issue and get on with some fun simming. Let us know how it went, if you have any other suggestions or just have a comment to make, please do so below.