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06-18-09 11:45 AM
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i followed each step and my game still doesnt work. i don't know if i did something wrong. i have no idea. i feel like i wasted my money for a game that doesnt play. please help
i followed each step and my game still doesnt work. i don't know if i did something wrong. i have no idea. i feel like i wasted my money for a game that doesnt play. please help
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Try my 2nd solution which I've posted a link to in the first post of this thread.
Try my 2nd solution which I've posted a link to in the first post of this thread.
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First solution worked for me! Thanks!!
First solution worked for me! Thanks!!
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Hey everyone,
I have tried both the first and second solution to the patch but I still get the disc authentication error when it opens in the neighbourhood chooser menu. Can anyone help?
Hey everyone,
I have tried both the first and second solution to the patch but I still get the disc authentication error when it opens in the neighbourhood chooser menu. Can anyone help?
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works amazing!! Thanks you so much. I purchased the game, and it wasnt working, then searched for days trying to find a fix. and this worked so easily... guys just follow the instructions... its not rocket science! haha. Thanks again
works amazing!! Thanks you so much. I purchased the game, and it wasnt working, then searched for days trying to find a fix. and this worked so easily... guys just follow the instructions... its not rocket science! haha. Thanks again
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You are a genius, thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only have I just purchased the game, I also bought a new laptop to run it, so you can imagine how gutted I was when it stopped working! EA should be paying you a fortune as a consultant! It will only load from within the Bin file, but that's plenty good enough for me until an 'official; patch comes out. Wonder how long it'll be before they figure this one out?! Thank you again!
You are a genius, thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only have I just purchased the game, I also bought a new laptop to run it, so you can imagine how gutted I was when it stopped working! EA should be paying you a fortune as a consultant! It will only load from within the Bin file, but that's plenty good enough for me until an 'official; patch comes out. Wonder how long it'll be before they figure this one out?! Thank you again!
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This worked for me. And thank god because I pulled out what is left of my hair trying everything they had on their 'help' pages. In 10 minutes after finding this thread I accomplished what I couldn't do in 3 or so hours yesterday. I thank you and my wife thanks you (she doesn't have to listen to me complain about it anymore).
This worked for me. And thank god because I pulled out what is left of my hair trying everything they had on their 'help' pages. In 10 minutes after finding this thread I accomplished what I couldn't do in 3 or so hours yesterday. I thank you and my wife thanks you (she doesn't have to listen to me complain about it anymore).
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Hey everyone, it sounds like I am having the same problem as Em. I followed the first solution, and it's worked fine and has at least allowed me to watch the intro video and arrive at the neighborhood. But then right after the video, once I arrive at the neighborhood, the 'disc authentication error' pops up again. Anyone else have this problem, or has anyone figured out a solution?

The second solution David posted doesn't work for me because I don't have the DLA tab. I do have a Toshiba laptop though.

Thanks again if anyone can help. And thanks David for helping me get this far with your first solution

*Edit: Here is a screencap of the error message I am receiving right after the intro video plays and I arrive at the neighborhood:



Hey everyone, it sounds like I am having the same problem as Em. I followed the first solution, and it's worked fine and has at least allowed me to watch the intro video and arrive at the neighborhood. But then right after the video, once I arrive at the neighborhood, the 'disc authentication error' pops up again. Anyone else have this problem, or has anyone figured out a solution?

The second solution David posted doesn't work for me because I don't have the DLA tab. I do have a Toshiba laptop though.

Thanks again if anyone can help. And thanks David for helping me get this far with your first solution

*Edit: Here is a screencap of the error message I am receiving right after the intro video plays and I arrive at the neighborhood:



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(edited by Cindy on 06-23-09 01:19 AM)    

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I'm having the same trouble, downloaded it, went to control panel, not there. Clicked on the next page, sims 3 ? fix, redirected to file send. Help!!!


Originally posted by Tom7792
Please please please upload it to Rapidshare or something, really having problem getting to download the file I will REALLY appriciate it, man, I already appriciate your effort for doing this thing, would be glad if you reupload to somewhere els.
I'm having the same trouble, downloaded it, went to control panel, not there. Clicked on the next page, sims 3 ? fix, redirected to file send. Help!!!


Originally posted by Tom7792
Please please please upload it to Rapidshare or something, really having problem getting to download the file I will REALLY appriciate it, man, I already appriciate your effort for doing this thing, would be glad if you reupload to somewhere els.
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nursejulie: From Solution 1, double click the TS3 file which you draged into the Bin folder to start the game.

Cindy: That is something I'm still unsure about, hopefully someone else can find you a solution.
nursejulie: From Solution 1, double click the TS3 file which you draged into the Bin folder to start the game.

Cindy: That is something I'm still unsure about, hopefully someone else can find you a solution.
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I can't find the patch after I've downloaded it. Looked in control panel, ran a search, still no luck. Can you help me?

Originally posted by geeogree
I'm not sure what problem you're having with this.... I just tried the link and it worked fine for me.
I can't find the patch after I've downloaded it. Looked in control panel, ran a search, still no luck. Can you help me?

Originally posted by geeogree
I'm not sure what problem you're having with this.... I just tried the link and it worked fine for me.
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Probably re download it and check to see where it's downloading. What internet browser are you using?
Probably re download it and check to see where it's downloading. What internet browser are you using?
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Originally posted by Davideo7
If you're computer is having troubles detecting Sims 3 game after you've installed it, which is preventing you from playing it, than you're at the right place, I've a quick and simple fix.

First of all, this is probably the error you're getting:
Disc Authentication Failure
No Game disc found! Please insert the sims 3 game disc.


If the above error is what you’re getting, you’ve come to the right place. Or if you simply want to know how to play your game without the disc in your computer, this is also the right place.

NOTE: This will only work on legit copies of the game! I do not condone pirating, especially of an awesome game like this!



This will take only a few minutes to fix! Here are the steps:

1. First you'll need to download this file
https://www.vizzed.com/vizzedboard/controlpanel.php?category=downloads&download=sims3discerrorfix

2. Extract the file you downloaded (with a pc, right click file and choose 'Extract All...').

3. Now you must find the folder the game was installed to:

If you're using Windows Vista, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program Files (x86)Electronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, click the Circle with the Windows Flag in it at the bottom corner of your screen, than go to Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using Windows XP, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, go to My Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using a Mac, Browse to the following location on your computer:
Macintosh HDApplicationsThe Sims 3The Sims3.app (you need to right click and choose "Show Contents"!)ContentsResourcestransgamingc_driveProgram FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin

4. Drag the files from that extracted folder from step 2 into this folder that you just browsed to (be sure to replace the files already in that bin folder).

5. Now when you go to play the game, it should work right away! Also note that you can now play the game without the disc if you want.

To sum things up, you basically just need to extract that file into the bin folder of the Sims 3 installation folder


That's it! The game should work just fine now. Enjoy
If this did not work, you can try out another procedure which should fix it here:
https://www.vizzed.com/vizzedboard/thread.php?id=5549


If this worked for you, please let me know, it's good to tally up how many people got this working with my help.
If this didn't work for you, please also let me know and I can help you get it working.

Edit: Removed emoticons appear in file descriptions (C > (C:)



everything worked properly except you need to take (x86) out for vista [I use vista myself] 10/10 though. Perfect step by step
Originally posted by Davideo7
If you're computer is having troubles detecting Sims 3 game after you've installed it, which is preventing you from playing it, than you're at the right place, I've a quick and simple fix.

First of all, this is probably the error you're getting:
Disc Authentication Failure
No Game disc found! Please insert the sims 3 game disc.


If the above error is what you’re getting, you’ve come to the right place. Or if you simply want to know how to play your game without the disc in your computer, this is also the right place.

NOTE: This will only work on legit copies of the game! I do not condone pirating, especially of an awesome game like this!



This will take only a few minutes to fix! Here are the steps:

1. First you'll need to download this file
https://www.vizzed.com/vizzedboard/controlpanel.php?category=downloads&download=sims3discerrorfix

2. Extract the file you downloaded (with a pc, right click file and choose 'Extract All...').

3. Now you must find the folder the game was installed to:

If you're using Windows Vista, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program Files (x86)Electronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, click the Circle with the Windows Flag in it at the bottom corner of your screen, than go to Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using Windows XP, Browse to the following location on your computer:
C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin
(if you're using internet explorer, you can copy the above location and paste it into your address bar in this window and the folder will pop up in a separate window)
If you can't find it, go to My Computer, than go to Local Disk (C:) than go to Program Files, than go to Electronic Arts, than go to The Sims 3, than go to Game and than go to Bin (please note that it may not show the files and ask you if you want to show the files, it's safe to show the files)

If you're using a Mac, Browse to the following location on your computer:
Macintosh HDApplicationsThe Sims 3The Sims3.app (you need to right click and choose "Show Contents"!)ContentsResourcestransgamingc_driveProgram FilesElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3GameBin

4. Drag the files from that extracted folder from step 2 into this folder that you just browsed to (be sure to replace the files already in that bin folder).

5. Now when you go to play the game, it should work right away! Also note that you can now play the game without the disc if you want.

To sum things up, you basically just need to extract that file into the bin folder of the Sims 3 installation folder


That's it! The game should work just fine now. Enjoy
If this did not work, you can try out another procedure which should fix it here:
https://www.vizzed.com/vizzedboard/thread.php?id=5549


If this worked for you, please let me know, it's good to tally up how many people got this working with my help.
If this didn't work for you, please also let me know and I can help you get it working.

Edit: Removed emoticons appear in file descriptions (C > (C:)



everything worked properly except you need to take (x86) out for vista [I use vista myself] 10/10 though. Perfect step by step
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Seraphinus: That's interesting because for me, the game installed itself into the x86 folder.
Seraphinus: That's interesting because for me, the game installed itself into the x86 folder.
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Worked perfect for me. Thank you for the easy fix to what was an irritation problem - running on two computers.
Worked perfect for me. Thank you for the easy fix to what was an irritation problem - running on two computers.
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thanks you are awsome!
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This worked for me and was awesome, in that it allowed me to play the game I paid for. There is now a patch available that fixes the speed issue in my game, where speed 3 doesn't actually fast forward. Obviously, I would like this fix, but I cannot install it. It keeps saying an invalid file was found. I have removed all custom content, so I know it's nothing there. That leaves only this fix as the culprit.

How do I uninstall the fix?

EDIT: Suppose I should say that the patch also claims to include some sort of fix for the disc authentication error. So I want to see if it will work on its own. Otherwise, it would be rather pointless to uninstall this, and install the patch if the game still wouldn't run...

I'm thinking I should have made a back up of the original Bin folder, but stupid me didn't. So hopefully there's some way to reverse whatever changes were made without uninstalling the entire game...
This worked for me and was awesome, in that it allowed me to play the game I paid for. There is now a patch available that fixes the speed issue in my game, where speed 3 doesn't actually fast forward. Obviously, I would like this fix, but I cannot install it. It keeps saying an invalid file was found. I have removed all custom content, so I know it's nothing there. That leaves only this fix as the culprit.

How do I uninstall the fix?

EDIT: Suppose I should say that the patch also claims to include some sort of fix for the disc authentication error. So I want to see if it will work on its own. Otherwise, it would be rather pointless to uninstall this, and install the patch if the game still wouldn't run...

I'm thinking I should have made a back up of the original Bin folder, but stupid me didn't. So hopefully there's some way to reverse whatever changes were made without uninstalling the entire game...
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Re-installing the game should do the trick and you wont lose your save data.
Re-installing the game should do the trick and you wont lose your save data.
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i did all that you said to do, and whenever i go click the sims 3 icon to play the game it still says no disc found. :/ i don't get it.
i did all that you said to do, and whenever i go click the sims 3 icon to play the game it still says no disc found. :/ i don't get it.
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