Post by Admin on Mar 25, 2018 4:07:45 GMT
This vid is a complete guide that helps fix Fix Error Code 12, 13, 15 and/or 16 while trying to save your The Sims 3 game.
Option 1: use "save" or "save as" instead.
(from: modthesims.info)
Option 2: purg RAM during gameplay and right before you save.
For Windows users, follow:
www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-clear-memory-increase-ram-windows-computer/
medicine.arizona.edu/helpdesk-article/clear-memory-cache-windows-7
%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll
And consider increasing the Virtual Memory this way. Now, follow me...
For Mac users, read bluebellflora.com/resetting-ram-during-gameplay/
Terminal > type purge or sudo purge like this...
Review The Sims 3 system requirements and upgrade your computer & OS:
at least 4 GB of RAM and a 64-bit OS.
Option 3: Back up then delete any folder that has a name ending in .bad AND has your save game's name at the beginning of it (e.g. Zac's Game.sims3.bad)
Windows Vista and 7: C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
Mac: Macintosh HD\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
(by: findingbadccsims3@ blogspot.com)
Step 3: delete the bad save.
For those that don't know how to get to their Sims 3 folder (Windows 7):
1. Click Start and click Computer.
2. In the window that pops up, under Libraries on the left hand side, click Documents.
3. Click Electronic Arts.
4. There should be a folder titled "The Sims 3."
5. Rename that folder.
6. Re-run your game. Once the main menu comes up (where you select a town to play in) exit your game.
(from: The Sims Forums)
6. Enter the OLD The Sims 3 folder > Copy the folder titled "Downloads." to the NEW The Sims 3 folder. Confirm to overwrite if needed. Look for the folder titles "Saves." Copy or cut these files and Paste them into "Saves" under the new "The Sims 3" folder.
7. Re-run your game.
Option 4: Modiy Data Execution Prevention
Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select > add The Sims 3 application to the list, such as Program Files -> Electronic Arts -> The Sims 3 -> Game -> Bin -> TS3.exe
Option 5: Uninstall and Reinstall the Sims 3
Back up your personal data > run the recommended uninstall tool in this video > you will be good to go.
Error 15
Error 15 occurs when you don’t have enough rights to access the saves folder. Make sure you have full access to the folder your saves folder is in and it’s not hidden. If nothing helps, start your game as an administrator.
Error 16
Error 16 occurs because of a file system failure which can occur if you try to overwrite a file in use or that is corrupt. Saving as with a new name should solve the issue. Also make sure you have enough disc space available.
findingbadccsims3.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-find-cc-not-showing-in-launcher.html
zaccym.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-overcome-save-error-code-12-on.html
www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=7507.0
sims3.crinrict.com/en/2011/03/error-save-errors-error-12-13-or-16.html
(from: modthesims.info)
Option 2: purg RAM during gameplay and right before you save.
For Windows users, follow:
www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-clear-memory-increase-ram-windows-computer/
medicine.arizona.edu/helpdesk-article/clear-memory-cache-windows-7
%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll
And consider increasing the Virtual Memory this way. Now, follow me...
For Mac users, read bluebellflora.com/resetting-ram-during-gameplay/
Terminal > type purge or sudo purge like this...
Review The Sims 3 system requirements and upgrade your computer & OS:
at least 4 GB of RAM and a 64-bit OS.
Option 3: Back up then delete any folder that has a name ending in .bad AND has your save game's name at the beginning of it (e.g. Zac's Game.sims3.bad)
Windows Vista and 7: C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
Mac: Macintosh HD\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
(by: findingbadccsims3@ blogspot.com)
Step 3: delete the bad save.
For those that don't know how to get to their Sims 3 folder (Windows 7):
1. Click Start and click Computer.
2. In the window that pops up, under Libraries on the left hand side, click Documents.
3. Click Electronic Arts.
4. There should be a folder titled "The Sims 3."
5. Rename that folder.
6. Re-run your game. Once the main menu comes up (where you select a town to play in) exit your game.
(from: The Sims Forums)
6. Enter the OLD The Sims 3 folder > Copy the folder titled "Downloads." to the NEW The Sims 3 folder. Confirm to overwrite if needed. Look for the folder titles "Saves." Copy or cut these files and Paste them into "Saves" under the new "The Sims 3" folder.
7. Re-run your game.
Option 4: Modiy Data Execution Prevention
Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select > add The Sims 3 application to the list, such as Program Files -> Electronic Arts -> The Sims 3 -> Game -> Bin -> TS3.exe
Option 5: Uninstall and Reinstall the Sims 3
Back up your personal data > run the recommended uninstall tool in this video > you will be good to go.
Error 15
Error 15 occurs when you don’t have enough rights to access the saves folder. Make sure you have full access to the folder your saves folder is in and it’s not hidden. If nothing helps, start your game as an administrator.
Error 16
Error 16 occurs because of a file system failure which can occur if you try to overwrite a file in use or that is corrupt. Saving as with a new name should solve the issue. Also make sure you have enough disc space available.
findingbadccsims3.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-find-cc-not-showing-in-launcher.html
zaccym.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-overcome-save-error-code-12-on.html
www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=7507.0
sims3.crinrict.com/en/2011/03/error-save-errors-error-12-13-or-16.html
