Wont start

[immmypie]

I just installed Simms 3 pets and I tried to open it , it used to come up with a message as soon as I open it saying there was a syntax error on line 18 character 1, now however it doesn't show this message but when I press play the screen goes black and a message pops up saying : Service initialization failed (0x039e8474)

[crinrict · Accepted solution]

Service Initialization Error

Problem

When starting the game I get the error message: Unable to start game. Service initialization failed (some number).

Suggestions

This problem is usually caused by broken registry references or corrupt user data.

There are several things you can try:

• Try the Resetting to factory settings tip described here: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Troubleshooting-Steps/m-p/714/message-uid/714#U714
• Update your Windows .net Framework  and make sure it's turned on.
• Make sure your Windows is up-to-date
• Clean you Registry with CCleaner 
• Defragment your computer.
• Reinstall your game .
• Run the game/launcher as Administrator. 
• Make sure you have enough disk space. 

Further Reading

• Service initialization failed (0x065d0274)

[crinrict · Accepted solution]

Service Initialization Error

Problem

When starting the game I get the error message: Unable to start game. Service initialization failed (some number).

Suggestions

This problem is usually caused by broken registry references or corrupt user data.

There are several things you can try:

• Try the Resetting to factory settings tip described here: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Troubleshooting-Steps/m-p/714/message-uid/714#U714
• Update your Windows .net Framework  and make sure it's turned on.
• Make sure your Windows is up-to-date
• Clean you Registry with CCleaner 
• Defragment your computer.
• Reinstall your game .
• Run the game/launcher as Administrator. 
• Make sure you have enough disk space. 

Further Reading

• Service initialization failed (0x065d0274)