In most cases using a No-CD or Fixed EXE will solve this problem.

The first represents the games chronological release, the second is the order the patches have been released in and the third is the version of the patch, only used internally by EA.

If a new expansion pack is released on the same day as a patch (Which has been the case with HELS and Ambitions ) the original game version will be added to the table even though the patch doesnt technically update it.

They are easy to identify as the second integer in the game version will be zero.

Custom Content is created by 3rd Party Developers that are not regulated by Electronic Arts or The Sims 3 Development Team and may not work with new updates.

Custom Content may cause the game to behave unexpectedly or not function entirely.

If you placed it in a Sims 3 directory folder, move it to a new folder that is outside your Sims 3 file directory.

Your Sims 3 file directory can be found using the paths listed below.

If you experience problems, disable it again until the 3rd party developer updates their content to work with the official Update, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack.

To do this, copy the.sims3 folders found in the Saves folder onto your desktop or another file directory.

Cancelling the update before it has completed may cause unexpected problems, so it is always best to let it finish entirely.

Do not close the Launcher until you have confirmed the update is completely installed, as this will cancel the update.

The Sims 3 Unofficial Patch