2013-12-18 07:54 PM - edited 2014-02-01 10:20 AM
Since we're now at patch 1.67, this should no longer be an issue. If you do receive the error on installing the game, please see this thread: http://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2011/03/error-cyclic-redundancy-check.html
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Seems at the moment there are quite a few users receiving this message on trying to install the newest patch 1.63:
CRC error: the file c:\program files\origingames\the sims 3\game data\shared\packages dosnt match the file in the setup .cab file
EA is currently investigating this issue and they need YOUR help to narrow it down.
If you do have this issue, please answer the followig questions (in this thread)
If you are tech savvy and your bandwidth allowance permits this, it would be great if you could alternatively attempt a full re-install via Origin:
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
2013-12-18 07:55 PM
Current threads on the issue (this is for the CM. Please do not post in any of thos threads, post here)
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
2013-12-20 03:22 PM
If you do have this issue, please answer the followig questions (in this thread)
If you are tech savvy and your bandwidth allowance permits this, it would be great if you could alternatively attempt a full re-install via Origin:
Crinrict,
Here are the specific error messages I was getting when I encountered this problem.
CRC error: The file C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\GameData\Shared\Packages\DeltaBuild0.package doesn't match the file in the setup's .cab file. The medium from which you are running the setup may be corrupted; contact your software vendor.
and also
CRC error: The file C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\GameData\Shared\Packages\DeltaBuild2.package doesn't match the file in the setup's .cab file. The medium from which you are running the setup may be corrupted; contact your software vendor.
I was installing the game for the very first time on a brand new computer I had built. This was the first application to be installed. The base game installed perfectly and played perfectly with no errors. The problem occurred after attempting to patch to 1.63. I tried several times to patch via game launcher. I tried installing the base game and all expansions via Origin. I tried downloading the Super Patch. I got the same error no matter what mechanism I used to download the patch.
Here is a link to the thread where I outline every step I used to troubleshoot the problem and every step I used to resolve it.
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/728924.page
It is my strong belief after going through this very aggravating problem and finally resolving it is that the problem is caused by the patch being corrupted during download. And I don't have a particularly slow connection. I have a broadband connection through ATT Uverse which is designed to allow me to stream movies and television from the Internet. I will also add that the patch that finally worked was downloaded late at night when there was little traffic/load between the EA servers and my connection.
2013-12-20 10:13 PM
Thanks. I'm glad it worked for you. Hopefully this will help others too.
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
2013-12-21 12:35 AM
1. united states
2. patch
3. i tried all three
4. the one right before this patch, then i rdownloaded it to the original
5.origin
6.windows 8.1
2013-12-21 09:54 AM - edited 2013-12-21 09:56 AM
Did you try re-downloading the manual one several times (if your bandwidth allows that of course).
Make sure to download it to your hard disc and then check on the size before installing.
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
2013-12-28 10:29 PM
2013-12-28 10:47 PM
Thanks.
For now, try to redownload the patch again.
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
2013-12-30 06:43 PM
2013-12-30 09:01 PM - edited 2013-12-30 11:01 PM
1. United States
2. Patch
3. I've tried through the launcher (maybe that qualifies as through Origin since that's where I got the game?) and with the Super Patcher.
4. 1.42.130, but I've uninstalled and reinstalled the whole game at least twice since being unable to patch it, and I don't know if that changes anything.
5. Origin download.
6. Windows 8 64-bit.
I have tried to fully re-install both Origin and the game itself, but neither have done anything.
EDIT: I don't know if this will change anything, but I also have Late Night and High-End Loft Stuff.