Spore Patch Won't Install
- Well what do you know, I have picked up 3 bottles of Dr. Pepper with the promotional code and installed the 14 Spore Mech Parts patch that was shown off a few days back.
- Glitches are unwanted effects from the programming of any video game. Glitches can range from.
- Both show up in my purchased history. When I go to the downloads tab in the launcher its there teasing me. I tried to install them and it goes through the process of.
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Sims 3 Hidden Springs Monte Vista Won t install properly
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07-09-2013 AM
I m having an issue getting this World Bundle I bought to work properly. I spoke with 4 maybe 5 different EA representatives and I got a little of my problem solved but not all. At first I was having trouble getting any and all store content to install. I had downloaded it all but every time I tried installing it via the launcher, it would show up as installed until I started the game. Then it was somehow missing from the Installed Content from the launcher. I tried installing it in-game via the downloads dashboard but nothing could be found even though it would say it was installed. After reading a few forums from mostly Mac users like myself I noticed that this only seems to be an issue with Macs. I deleted some cache files and uninstalled all of my expansions, stuff packs and the base game itself and tried rebooting my computer. Eventually after all the different things I tried I managed to get all my store content installed into the game. I just can t play the worlds. I can use the clothes, hairstyles and some new objects from the worlds, but I can t actually play with the world. It still shows up as installed on the launcher and the downloads dashboard in-game. I can even install Riverview. So I m thinking it must just be a Hidden Springs and Monte Vista thing. Either way, I ve had this problem for two weeks and nothing has solved it. I need help.
Community Manager
07-11-2013 AM
Just to cover the basics: You have both worlds in your Purchase History on the Sims 3 website, right.
07-11-2013 PM
Both show up in my purchased history. When I go to the downloads tab in the launcher its there teasing me. I tried to install them and it goes through the process of installing. It then shows up in my installed content tab in the launcher as well. But as soon as I try to play the game, both worlds and any content I ve downloaded from the sims 3 website can t be used in my game. It says they re all installed in the launcher though. When I open up downloads dashboard while I m playing the everything shows up as uninstalled.
Newbie
08-24-2013 PM
I having the same problem, except I m on a PC not a Mac. It will download into the downloads section on the game launcher, then it will install but as soon as I load the game it s not there for me to use at all. Plus when I install Monte Vista it says new patch content needs to be downloaded so I click yes and then it just pops up and says Patch updated, no loading bar comes up or anything to indicate that it has actually downloaded anything but the result is the same. I ve restarted my laptop after downloading and installing this new patch but even after that it s still the same. It s really starting to annoy me because I paid for it and it won t even work. I d really appreciate it if you could sort it out or at least help.
12-25-2013 AM
I am having this problem on PC running win7 also. I ordered these and University Life discs at the same time. Installed the ULife no problem. When I try either HS or MV the installer skips the dialog for selecting Typical or Custom install, and also skips the part where I m supposed to enter the product code. It just goes from select language to the Install button, and then skips the usual disk activity/bargraph display to Installed. Then Origin starts up, and the Sims starts up with a prompt to patch webstore content. However the dialog won t accept any input; yes/no/later buttons don t respond and I am forced to use Task Manager to exit program. Defective disc. Strange that both discs act this way; could ULife installation have had an effect.
Hero
12-26-2013 AM
Download them through the launcher from your purchase history. Work a lot better than the disc.
Crin
Please accept a solution if your issue is solved. XP is also appreciated
I don t work or have any association with EA. I give advise to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Questions belong in the forums. I don t answer questions via PM.
Bitte akzeptiere eine Lösung, wenn dein Problem gelöst ist und verteile XP an Beiträge, die du hilfreich findest.
Ich arbeite nicht für EA und habe sonst auch keinerlei Verbindung zu EA.
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12-30-2013 AM
I had the same problem.. I can t figure it out. Both disks skip the whole downloading process. Does anyone have the answer to this problem.
Follow these steps to redeem your code
Go to thesims3.com and log in with your account
Go to your account page: https://store.thesims3.com/myAccount.html site will ask for your password again
Click on Redeem a Code
Enter the 16-letter code, accept the Policies and click on Redeem
Go to your purchase history to download the world make sure your game is updated to the newest version
OR
Go to the general redeem a code page:
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Enter the 16-letter code this is not for 20-letter codes and click on Submit
Go to your purchase history to download the world make sure your game is updated to the newest version
Monte Vista
The world can either be bought through a Simpoint Bundle, on Origin or as Code in a box in a retail store.
The disc version actually contains the sims3pack file but you ll still need to register since the file itself needs an account activation. After inserting the disc, a wizard will guide you through the process. The world should then be copied directly to your downloads folder from where you can install it through the launcher. If not, you can download it from your purchase history or through the Webpage: Monte Vista
The code comes on a leaflet inside the DVD Box. You can also redeem the code directly, following the Origin instructions above without inserting the DVD.
Hidden Springs
The world can either be bought through Origin or as Code in a box in a retail store.
Hidden Springs is probably the most difficult to redeem if you bought the disc version available also in the world bundle. The retail version does contain a disc but there s not much on it the world sure isn t. To make it even more confusing, when redeeming the code or going through the install process, for some the world isn t added to your purchase history but you get Simpoints credited to your account. You can then use to those to buy the world here: Hidden Springs. It doesn t matter that it says it costs 2000 SP on the page. If you got 2450 SP credited, that s what it will cost. The disc version is only for the world, there s no extra Simpoints. You can also only use those for the world itself and not buy something else.
There seem to be disc version around that give you a code that add the world directly to your purchase history. So if you don t get Simpoints, check there.
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solutions are 50/50 they work for some and not others and vice versa
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I t Didnt Work.
Judhudson
Any errors. Did it not install. I haven t put up a note, but the patch is for PC only, so if you are on a Mac that may be why.
Bionicle2809
Thanks for the patch. I ll tell everyone about this site. Also, here a picture of the patch installer for you
Yes, thank you.
lava1o
do you install a new version of spore or fdo you upgrade the one you have.
Eh. Nope, it updates from version 1.05 to 1.06 if that is what you mean
csp
it dosnt work on spanish spore
Leonhart94
Is somewhere the mac patch. I m absolutely unlucky in these days.
I don t think they made one That isn t right
Ben
Thank you so much. This is just right timing, cause I just got a PC so I can use it on that. THANK YOU.
Mark
Thanks. I do live in the USA, but I don t live anywhere near where the promotional Dr. Peppers are sold.
it didnt work and i dont got the spanish version i got the norwegian
I ll include a note, thanks for letting me know.
GiantDinoMan
Hey, it works. I can now see the Bot Parts icon in the Creature Creator. I have also tested the parts and they work well.
However, I don t live in America nor I speak English, but my installed Windows and Spore are both in English USA versions.
Do you think this patch ONLY works with the English versions of either Windows or Spore. I really don t know. All I know is that mine were both installed with the English versions, and the patch installation worked like a charm.
No idea – that s a good theory. If more people can chime in that might just be the case, and all they need to do to get it to work is reinstall to English of course, I m sure that may be troubling for some as its not their native language.
ultimatezob
Does anyone know if you can publish creations with the Bot parts using this patch. Often EAxis will need a registration code in order to be able to publish. Could someone respond and let me know.
KimsetScar
Im Just Downloading. This is Great. I was one of the Dudes who lead in the MPN Protest and i really think this is a Brashness. So.. Thhanks for making it aviable for us all. I dont think were doing something wrong.. I mean there is a chance to get free codes announced.. Here is one too
What shall we do else. Buy a Dr-Pepper Soda.
That d be a good idea May want to buy a soda if you have one available so they at least get some sort of payment in return and because soda is great
It didn t work
Hey KismetScar. I m the guy ultimatezob who held the dredgit contest that you won. Do you think you could let me know either by commenting on one of my creations or by responding on here if you can publish the Bot parts.
I dont believe there are any in-game restrictions Zob. Once you have them its yours. Only restriction are for those who don t have the parts will not be able to use the creatures.
Very Thankful Sportan
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could someone please make a patch for Mac. Pleeesaase.
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Seiniyta
Most likely it s possible for non-english spore games to put the langauge on English before installing the game.
Dracomane
It DOESN T WORK..
Judhudson, I suspect this patch requires an English version of Windows. The problem is not the Spore language but the Windows language.
This patch installs the same way Creepy and Cute setup does. The Bot Parts are installed and located in C: Programs Files Electronic Arts SPORE_BP2. And, of course, non-English versions of Windows don t have the Program Files folder name.
I have also attempted to run Spore by setting its language to my own native language by using the -locale command-line thingy, and it works, but the Bot Parts names still display in English.
So, I believe that all the PC users MUST have an English version of Windows installed for this patch to work.
This is all I could dig up, so far
can someone explain me, how i can install it..
if it s the program files issue: phew. The dutch version of Windows does has a program files folder :p
I m not sure if it is, but if that doesn t work, then the Windows has to be an English version.
This worked with me because my Windows is an English version.
Annoyed Anonmous
It ain t Working iv e been repeatatly downloading it all day
Seiniyta: can you give me the files folderpls, i would be delighted
mew4228
HI. Thanks for the link, however it didnt work for me, i am in U.S., and it did download, but it didnt come up when i opened up Spore. Is there a particular place i need to save it in. Please hewp me. Thank you.
Dracomane.
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I downloaded the retail version here, after that i have now the version 1.0.631.0002 then i try to install update 1.0.631.00003 to be able to install updated patch.
