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Post by Eyelet@Equus on Jun 27, 2012 13:29:18 GMT -5
Sims 3 running slow? Does it take ages to load a save? Laggy? Here's your answer! Intro: In this post I have included two files. You will only need one. as of now I have only set this up for windows 7 users (CD), and windows 7 Origin users. Before you begin, Head over to your documents>Electronic Arts>sims3 Folder. Once there, locate a folder named "DCBackup" This folder contains a backup of all your .package files, and is not needed! Your packages are already inside the game. You may either open this folder, and delete ALL of the packages, or move them to a new location if you are uncomfortable with deleting them. This will speed up your game loads. Lets begin.Here I have included some .bat files that will clear all of the necessary cache files automatically every time you play! If you installed the sims through ORIGIN use this file ( 64 bit): www.dropbox.com/s/qwau426wtvoxnc6/Sims3%20Origin%20%28win7%29.batIf you installed the sims through a CD use this file ( 64bit): www.dropbox.com/s/6q7jr7t8bymvt56/Sims3%20CD%20%28win7%2064%20bit%29.bat Use:you may save this file anywhere you wish. This is now your new game launcher. Simply double click the .bat and play! You should now have a clean, smooth running game. NOTES (PLEASE READ):You will need to delete the packages in your DCBackup atleast once a month. (though, I do this every few days.) The .bat files run from the main sims 3 directory, NOT EP'S. You must be able to run the same from The Sims 3 directory (not Ambitions, Generations, Pets, so on and so fourth.) If you are unable to do so, Send me a PM and I will add a file specifically for your game.
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Post by Gray Hampton on Jun 29, 2012 20:17:44 GMT -5
I am a smidge confused about this, and my game is laggy lol.
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Post by Vicentia Estates on Jun 29, 2012 20:31:17 GMT -5
The other ways of speeding up your game are merging package files, clearing the caches and clearing the DCBackup folder (except for ccmerged.package, this is crucial for some fixes for Store items and what not) That could also help you, I know it helped me (particularly clearing the WorldCaches folder).
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Post by chloebarlow on Jun 30, 2012 1:29:54 GMT -5
my game is that slow its not funny! hmm still confused on how to start the game... Cant you just go into the launcher and press play anymore after this has been done?
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Post by chloebarlow on Jun 30, 2012 1:30:20 GMT -5
oh one more thing will you lose any saved games?
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Post by Gray Hampton on Jun 30, 2012 16:02:19 GMT -5
I have one more question.. Which packages exactly can you delete in the Cache folders/What can't you delete?
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Post by Astra Argoulet on Jun 30, 2012 18:51:30 GMT -5
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Post by Eyelet@Equus on Jun 30, 2012 18:58:28 GMT -5
oh one more thing will you lose any saved games? You will not lose any saved games. And by using the .bat, it will bring up your launcher automatically ^^
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Post by Blair Malcolm on Jun 30, 2012 19:54:42 GMT -5
So we delete EVERYTHING in the DCbackup file until it's absolutely empty?
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Post by Eyelet@Equus on Jun 30, 2012 20:03:01 GMT -5
Correct.
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Post by Gray Hampton on Jun 30, 2012 20:06:13 GMT -5
Even the ccmerged?
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Post by Lizbeth on Jun 30, 2012 20:11:41 GMT -5
The ccmerged is actually important for Store content. I can find a link that explains what it's used for but that's the one thing I don't delete because it's kind of a pain to recover it, haha. Found the link: nonasims.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/dcbackup-ccmerged-package-and-your-premium-content-items/It's for Premium Store Content so just read that and make sure that none of it applies to you. It was fine to delete it before premium content existed but now that it does, it's not as easy.
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Post by Gray Hampton on Jun 30, 2012 20:43:51 GMT -5
Ok thanks, I will just leave it, its only 96 bytes lol.
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Post by Blair Malcolm on Jun 30, 2012 20:56:55 GMT -5
This works well. Thanks Eyelet!
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Post by chloebarlow on Jun 30, 2012 21:31:35 GMT -5
oh and by meaning not running through EP does that mean i need the Sims 3 CD in to play it?
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