April 2014
I've been having this issue and killing myself trying to fix it!
I FINALLY FIXED IT!
I noticed that the full screen resolution that it was setting my game to was way off. When I changed the resolution in the game it stopped minimizing itself. Here is how to fix it and keep it fixed!
Right click on your desktop-> Screen Resolution -> write down recommended (mine is 1920x1200)
Then go to My Documents/Electronic Arts/ The Sims 3
Open the Options.ini file
search for Resolution
(it should have 3 numbers after it separated by spaces)
change the first number to the first number of your recommended resolution
and the second number to the second recommended resolution and leave the third number alone
EX: resolution = 1920 1200 60 (that's mine)
Save it, restart the sims
Hopefully you will be playing in no time!
April 2014
Thank you for that solution.
Bookmarked!
Good Luck
Crin
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May 2014
Hello guys,
I'm having the same issue, my operating systems is Windows 7 and anti virus is MAc Acfee. It was just fine until a few days ago, but then my sister dropped my computer and since then it's been acting up, but it only does it with the Sims 3. I have other game and playing then in fullscreen is no problem. And my resolution is fine it's where it should be so I'm drawing blank here. It's plays just fine on windowed.
May 2014
Do a system check and a check disc. Maybe some hard drive sectors were damaged.
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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May 2014
besides what Crin told you to try, by any chance did you do an update? Some people were reporting new update reset their launchers. It happened to me too, it changed my settings. This could also be a cause not just that your computer was dropped.
August 2014 - last edited August 2014
I have tried what you have suggested here (I FINALLY FIXED IT!) but unfortunately it still hasn't solved the problem. Is there something else you can suggest?
August 2014
Best if you made your own thread, posting your system specs and describing the issue you're seeing in your own words.
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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December 2014
Its been a while, but thought I would share what I found in case it helps anyone. I've been having this problem for the last couple of days. In my case the problem seems to be a configuration tool for my (new) wireless card.
Obviously this is quite specific to my situation. However, as someone else said on this thread check to see what changes have happened to the operating system. I spent quite a while looking at the task manager via Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
December 2014
Thank you
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.
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January 2015
I just downloaded The Sims and all my expansions onto my new desktop (I have it on my laptop too), only to run into this problem without even playing it on here yet. I've tried changing it to the recommended resolution of my computer and still nothing. I've also added it to the exception list in data execution prevention. I've tried everything and I have no idea what else to do. Yes, it's up to date, and it's still working perfectly on my laptop. Pleeeassee help! This is extremely frustrating. Especially since I bought a desktop in order to not have to deal with overheating when I play games.