OMG the forum is getting out of hand!

I just commented on a post in the forum. I made a reply with regard to CC, similiar to the post I made the last time which I got cited for.

My post was REMOVED SECONDS after I made it. I could not go back to edit.

Alas, I cannot print screen for some reason(either my printscreen button is broken or my mspaint is stuffed).. but thank the fairies for the back button in the mozzilla browser.

I copied the evidence...

This is getting frustrating! XML
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[Post New]12/15/09 04:33 PM
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So I decided to take a break before WA came out and let time pass so all the bugs and patches could be worked out. I come back, and try to update my game using the launcher, and its telling me "Update Error: Invalid File"

WTF!!! I bought this game legally, It's a digital download wut do u mean invalid file. So I removed ALL CC from my game, still doesn't work. After scouring the forums, some suggestions has been to replace certain folders from the original CD on to your hard drive. Uuuuh, I have a digital download, I don't have a hard copy CD, where am I getting these files from!?!?!?!

The only option I see is un-installing and re-installing which is a huge no-no! I need help
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[Post New]12/15/09 04:37 PM
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Hi there.

The Invalid File error typically arises from custom content and mods; even altering the time/date stamp on core files can provoke it. What we advise is that users remove all CC and mods prior to patching.

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i did do that, it still doesn't work, did u read the message
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In that case, I'd advise a full manual uninstall, then reinstalling the game:

https://easims.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/easims.cfg/php...user/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22226

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SimGuru_BGY_11 wrote:Hi there.

The Invalid File error typically arises from custom content and mods; even altering the time/date stamp on core files can provoke it. What we advise is that users remove all CC and mods prior to patching.

-Big Guy-




Frankly if CC(and mods) is part of the cause which leads to conflicting issues with the core game files then I think the Guru created thread regarding CC should be removed?

I am not trying to be snotty, but if it is indeed a 'possible' issue, then a thread like that should not be on the OFFICIAL SIMS3 forum for now? At least until it is found that CC alone is not at fault?

My other posts are appearing since, but the above one was deleted!

This is what I have said since.. just 'in case' these dissapear as well!


[Post New]12/15/09 05:12 PM
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Sorry, for some reason I cannot access my post to edit it... I wanted to add, that I did not want to be rude with my comment but it was merely a valid question.

Thanks
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[Post New]12/15/09 05:13 PM
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I feel like I'm in some type of impossible lab on computer programming, fix this broken game. Why must I un-install and re-install every single time a patch comes out, that really shouldn't be the answer to these problems. Honestly, fix your ****, and get it together
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OH MY WORD My post was removed by the GURU?? WHY??

It was not rude or inflammatory or harressment? I was just asking a question?
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