New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. add the sims 3 game to your Nvidia control panel. right-click desktop > Nvidia Control Panel. Try moving your Sims 3 folder to the desktop and try launching the . When I load into my town everything is white, no textures load. The best one they have is the Radeon HD 7900 Series. Okay. I've decided, after reading that link completely, not to mess with it. Question about DeviceConfig file. When I started the game for the first time, it said it cannot figure out my graphics card and I may need to manually adjust my settings. When I manually updated the 'copied original files, the game is back to not launching and the DeviceConfig file is blank again. For more information, please see our Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), http://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2013/06/getting-the-game-to-recognize-your-card.html. I had to walk away from this problem for a bit, nothing worked. After being vocal on twitter on the ongoing sims Press J to jump to the feed. The text (TXT) does not appear, the 'SGR' does as file type. Then you will be clicking on a bunch of files to get to the TS3W file which runs the game. It's being recognized, so I'd best to just leave well enough alone. As a test, try using each edited .sgr file separately, i.e. I then installed /u/Naus-BDF 's updated game files here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims3/comments/itxlwx/psa_the_sims_3_starter_pack_updated_game_files_to/. Select your folder where you save your files. **Both the GraphicsCards.sgr & GraphicsRules.sgr are appearing with the notepad icon in the 'Name' column and the 'SGR File' in the Type column. The only thing I did not do at the time I re-installed was change the SGR files to accept the new graphics card. If you decide that you want to get the game to correctly recognize your card the guide will tell you to make backups of your GraphicsCards.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr files. I've searched throughout the entire thing and can't find it. However, anytime I try to change my settings, the changes won't save. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. No DeviceConfig file found [Sims 3] I have a torrented version of TS3 Complete Collection (All of the expansions and stuff packs) and I'm trying to make the game recognize my graphics card. View answers. The cause is pretty clearly the .sgr files, or something about them. The download for the 1.67 patch was predicted to take 24 hours so I used the disk for showtime which, when you go to install, prompts you that you need to update. Once that was done I installed each expansion pack one by one, launched it each time between installs and checked it worked. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. and put High Detail Lots at 1 or 2. OS: Win10. View more on EA Help. Finding and Updating Drivers http://help.ea.com/en/article/finding-devices-and-updating-drivers/ If the above doesn't help, try uninstalling the graphics driver and reinstall it. My latest one is pets. 2. you may have \Origin\ where I have \Electronic Arts\ There are two .sgr files - 1. Graphicscards.sgr is easier to edit, but it doesn't matter which one you start with. - last edited In my Device Config file in my Sim 3 folder, I was looking at the rating info. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Is there another place to get the info on my graphic card? Valve Corporation. Likewise, open your drive. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Anyway, once in the game, then go to video/graphics settings and set your resolution ect. Program Settings > add Sims 3 (ts3w.exe) for patch 1.67 and Sims 3 (ts3.exe) for patch 1.69. When the DeviceConfig.log is empty that means that you need to update your video drivers. November 4th- It's time for our Friday Highlights! Yes, that's what I was thinking. Launching it then filled the device log as it should do and enabled me to adjust the graphics settings appropriately. I can't change any of my graphical settings either (except Resolution, Fullscreen and Refresh Rate). So Sims3 finds my card but it wont apply the settings. Make sure to install the newest graphics driver and the Nvidia control panel. I just bought Sims 3, created some Sims without problems. This is what mine says: === Rating info === GPU: 5 GPU Memory: 1 CPU: 4 RAM: 4 CPU Speed: 4013 Threading: 3 Adjusted CPU: 4951 RAM: 32667 Adjusted RAM: 32155 Cores: 8 Shouldn't my GPU Memory be better than 1, since I have a 3GB graphic card? You can check them out. Here is how I did it in case anyone Googles this and find this post in the future: I uninstalled everything and deleted all folders (inc the one in documents). Even used the Windows Explorer search engine. Manage 3D settings on the left. @mw1525 The deviceconfig is just output, so here it's a symptom of the issue and has nothing to do with the cause. @mw1525 I suspect that this is some kind of security issue or that the files were corrupted when you moved or copied them. OS: Win10Path: Program Files (x86)>Electronic Arts>The Sims 3>Game>Bin. This is what mine says: Your Justine Keaton Enthusiast and the Voice of the Sims Community. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. If you apply the same edits as before and get another error, start again with an original file, make sure the game works, and then change one character in one file in a different location than you'd normally edit. Please double-check the Task Manager for any antivirus services, including in the background processes list; it's possible something came pre-installed on your computer even if you never fully activated it. I've recently reinstalled TS3 + Pets, showtime and World Adventures expansions all from disks. I just bought Sims 3, created some Sims without problems. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. ]showncatdnotrecognizedwarning = 1[.] But either way, the next step is to make a backup copy of the original files, edit one of them, and see what happens. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Top Answers Browse the most popular answers provided by the community and EA for solutions to common issues. Hi, I have the exact problem and the same graphics card as in this tutorial: . Sims 3 No Supported Graphics Card Detected I have read several threads on how to resolve similar issues, and am still empty handed. I know that there is no option to reset the tombs in World Adventures and it's by design, but I found something in the DeviceConfig file that got my attention. I'm stumped at this point, any suggestions? Be sure that your video drivers are up to date, then: Me inicia el juego pero la pantalla se queda en negro pero se escucha el juego que debo hacer gracias.!!! (or edit options.ini) Another way to achieve this is open your options.ini and change the VALUE here from "1" to "0" I am so lost! Let me know whether you're interested. Accepted Solution. 2. BTW, when I put the original files (also copies) back in, the game launched. I created this to use as a build world and thought others might enjoy it as well. This is what my game's folder looks like. Nothing. I never changed my sgr files on my newer card and just added the game to control panel but I have nvidia and vsync is working fine. But there's no option in the game menu. If it says Found: 0, then your card is not properly recognized. Options.ini shows [. (For example, you could edit the device ID of one of the AMD GPUs in graphicscards.sgr, since the game doesn't read that section unless you have an AMD card.) Try to see if that'll get you to change your settings. The game still will not launch. My game use to run fine with all the current hardware, all drivers are correct, just one day the game decided to stop. This is what my game's folder looks like. I can also send you a copy of my files, just to see whether the issue is that yours are being corrupted when you save them. It seems the 7900 Series is the best card that the game will recognize. Click on Program Settings (if not active) Either choose the game from the list or choose Add to change the settings. That's puzzling, but the only real impact it should have on your game is that it might unnecessarily throttle the number of sims sent out into public venues and onto lots where your sims are at the same time under the mistaken impression that you have a weaker card. Let me know how it goes. I don't work for EA. Anyway, once in the game, then go to video/graphics settings and set your resolution ect. Recently, I had to uninstall my entire TS3 game. . I tried the guide on SimsWiki but it just doesn't work. Unanswered Questions If the game is not listed under Add you can choose Browse and . Otherwise it wouldn't say [Found:1, Matched:1]. My deviceconfig is still empty. computer C, to program files X 86 file, to origin games file, to the sims 3 file, to the game file, to the bin file. In my Device Config file in my Sim 3 folder, I was looking at the rating info. This is already happening in your case. Once I see that info, I can post instructions for your specific graphics chip. I own sims 3 and a few expansions (bought from a friend a few days ago). Many of the newer cards do get misclassified as "1" for GPU Memory. Right-click on your desktop and choose Nvidia control panel. When I load into my town everything is white, no textures load. My sim came back from her political job like this. Path: Program Files (x86)>Electronic Arts>The Sims 3>Game>Bin. All street addresses and bluffs have been manually re-entered as they are in the full version of this EA World. I've ensure my graphics card drivers are fully up to date. The Sims 3 > General Discussions > Topic Details. Thank you. I then used the graphic card update files and the updated sims3.ini (for performance reasons) and, seemingly crucially, enabled compatibility mode as Vista. GraphicsCards.sgr which needs fixing on your computer because of the [Found: 0 in your DeviceConfig.log file 2. The Sims 3 Device Config is Blank. If the game launches with one of the edited files but not the other, you'll know which file is corrupt. Also, don't use Alt-Tab to pop out of the game. Correct on why it's reporting Win 10 as 8; doesn't have any impact on anything. I think your computer don't like the default video settings and you cant change them unless you get into the game. Summary: I will show you how to get your video card to be picked and be run for the game.MTS: http://goo.gl/fmJM1I-----{Stalk. I then installed the base game from the disk. Some possible differences on your computer may be 1. you may not have the (x86) in your Program Files name. It came on just fine. It'll be reconfigurated anyway. I can't change any of my graphical settings either (except Resolution, Fullscreen and Refresh Rate). July 2021. Try lowering the in-game graphics to medium. I then used the graphic card update files and the updated sims3.ini (for performance reasons) and, seemingly crucially, enabled compatibility mode as Vista. I've searched throughout the entire thing and can't find it. Important is the Found behind your graphics card. Thanks Sookielee @ Custom Sims 3. it should then bring up a selections of dates you can go back to. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims3/comments/itxlwx/psa_the_sims_3_starter_pack_updated_game_files_to/. Even used the Windows Explorer search engine. As your playing just keep the launcher minimized. So, at this point, I have it working. The Exception information (TXT) in the 'The Sims 3' folder states: [Exception info]date: 2021-07-23time: 09.24.40type: ACCESS_VIOLATION writing address 0x0000000caddress: 0x004e5be6 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe":0x0001:0x000e4be6, [Call stack]C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3W.exe0x004e5be6. So is there anyway to upgrade my GPU Memory on device config file? Try launching the game in windowed mode. If you want to download the resource.cfg package files in the Sims 3, follow the steps below: Firstly, install and extract the contents from the .rar file on your device. Dedicated Video Card) To check if the game recognizes your card, open the file documents\electronicarts\thesims3\DeviceConfig.log or documents\electronicarts\thesims4\Config.log with any text editor. I have checked deviceconfig.log and. (or edit options.ini) Another way to achieve this is open your options.ini and change the VALUE here from "1" to "0" This is a completely empty Sunset Valley Neighborhood. My DeviceConfig file empty except for. It then updated from the disk to a patch somewhere in the middle of the patch history. 3 When I manually updated the 'copied original files, the game is back to not launching and the DeviceConfig file is blank again. Downloads: 6444. If it doesn't launch with either one, you may have a different issue, for example it's possible that your antivirus, if you use one, is flagging the altered files and blocking the game's access to them. This should help the game run a little more smoothly, with less glitches and lag. @mw1525 It's baffling to me too, but it does sound like either an antivirus issue or something about how the files are being saved. Click on Manage 3D settings. THA CRYSTAL DRAGON Dec 25, 2016 @ 1:08pm. DeviceConfig.log is empty. @puzzleaddict - Sorry, it has taken me so long to respond. Can't Launch Game. I've just tried following through that and it is the same result. Okay question in the graphiccards.sgr file, it doesn't have my graphic card listed. The system restore option is in the control panel, then usually in the system and security section, then click on "Restore your computer to a earlier time". A few days ago, I reinstalled it, launched it to make certain it did install correctly. ]lastdevide =0;10de;139b;1701 [. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. How do u celebrate Christmas in the sims world? Both files were saved using *all files* and not text. The result is now a blank configuration file and a game which won't launch. You can stop when it gets to the long lists of game options. Uninstalling AMD drivers My graphics card (a GTX 970) still isn't being recognised and deviceconfig.log contains only the following: And nothing else. @puzzleaddict - Firstly, Thank you for your generous offer. Once we have that all set and verified that it's working, please open your DeviceConfig.log, it's a file in your TS3 user game folder in Documents, and copy/paste the first 40 lines or so into a private message (PM). Delete the device config file. Cookie Notice All rights reserved. and select Open Launcher. Privacy Policy. Or via Origin - Start the game in Windowed mode -- In the Origin Client, go to the Games Library tab, and right click on the Sims 3 Cover and select Game Properties - In the Command Line Arguments, add the following text: -w and click Okay. Select "browse directories" and open it. After that, a new folder and title it "mods.". Hi folks, wonder if anyone here has some insight on this. Under 3d settings/program settings click browse to find the TS3w file (ts3.exe if on 1.69 patch) you must pay in full screen mode for vsync to work in your Nvidia control panel under 3d settings click add then browse. I've tried running TS3W.exe in compat mode (XP sp3 and 7) as admin but neither launch at all. July 2021 Every time I open the settings page, they are set back to the lowest possible. and our Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Uploaded: 04/01/13. " in your Nvidia control panel under Manage 3d settings click Program settings then select a program to customize, click add then browse. Antialiasing - FXAA (On) or Antialiasing - Transparency (8x superscale) and just in case you haven't already through Nvidia Control Panel. Please go into Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3, open the deviceconfig, copy the lines between "Graphics device info" (about 25 lines down) and "Options" (about 40 lines down), and paste them here. Go to the menu (.) Agnes Crumplebottoms unfinished baby room makes me sob so check into the hotel before you disturb our fine Bonehilda got electrocuted by the dishwasher and turned finally got around to making a mid century conversation pit! Like .31 or something. If this doesn't work, try: -w und. as far as vsync you really need ceejay402 so I suggest pming her if she does not respond in this thread on that issue. I'd like it to at least be a 3. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I reinstalled Sims 3 on my new computer. My sim got chatting with the Grim Reaper and learned hes Uhhhmy teen sim Christina got asked out on a date (by PSA: Thorton Wolff hates kids but he sure makes beautiful My post-apocalyptic survivors for my new save. Try to rename your sims 3 folder ( the one in documents) to something like " sims 3 old." run your game. That activates OpenGl mode not native graphics ? I have a torrented version of TS3 Complete Collection (All of the expansions and stuff packs) and I'm trying to make the game recognize my graphics card. I also choosed my graphics card in the nvidia 3D settings already. pair one altered file with one original and then swap. Nothing. http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Getting_new_graphics_cards_recognized_by_the_game. I've just also seen the post previous about getting your graphics card regonised too - however, I think I have done everything that was explained but when I loaded up my sims game, then quit, I went back to check the DeviceConfig.log and it's not there - it's been replaced with DeviceConfig and only reads: I didn't paly the game, just made certain that it loaded through the loading screen. Since my files work in my game, they should work in yours too. **Both the GraphicsCards.sgr & GraphicsRules.sgr are appearing with the notepad icon in the 'Name' column and the 'SGR File' in the Type column. DeviceConfig.log is empty and all graphic settings default to lowest. Since I had a copy of the altered SGR files, I simply copied and pasted them back into the bin folder. I think your computer don't like the default video settings and you cant change them unless you get into the game. The whole point of the sgr file fix is to get your too new to be recognized card to "fit into" a close enough slot. 1) Try (if you have windows) the "Restore your computer to an earlier time". The base game from the disk is the earliest version and it doesnt automatically update. There is a line for "EnableTombResets" and it appears to be enabled in the file. Launching it then filled the device log as it should do and enabled me to adjust the graphics settings appropriately. Follow this guide to check for a corrupted save file or Gallery download in The Sims 4 or The Sims 3.
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