Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic TS3.ex shouldn't this be TS3.exe ?! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]AcidSilence[/m] at 6:59 pm on July 5, 2009[quote]Okay hey guys, so i heard of this happening to one person, that their .exe file was just .ex Well I try opening the Sims 3, and I get the intro screen, I press play, and then a black screen flashes and thats it. Well I went into the folder and found that I only have one .exe file and its name is TSLHelper.exe. Now i'm kind of worried about these other two! Sims3Launcher.ex_ and TS3.ex_ So shouldn't these files be .exe in order for the game to work? However, i know NOTHING about this computer shit, so I might mess something up if i change them? I need advice please D:[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post AcidSilence Posted at 6:59 pm on July 5, 2009 Okay hey guys, so i heard of this happening to one person, that their .exe file was just .ex Well I try opening the Sims 3, and I get the intro screen, I press play, and then a black screen flashes and thats it. Well I went into the folder and found that I only have one .exe file and its name is TSLHelper.exe. Now i'm kind of worried about these other two! Sims3Launcher.ex_ and TS3.ex_ So shouldn't these files be .exe in order for the game to work? However, i know NOTHING about this computer shit, so I might mess something up if i change them? I need advice please D:

Replies AcidSilence Posted at 7:43 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Doubleshift at 8:34 pm on July 5, 2009 Try Bighead's idea. It sounds like the best advice so far. Yes, I guess so. Thank you. Doubleshift Posted at 7:34 pm on July 5, 2009 Try Bighead's idea. It sounds like the best advice so far. AcidSilence Posted at 7:32 pm on July 5, 2009 Reinstalling did not work. Tried changing files, didn't work. bighead1991 Posted at 7:24 pm on July 5, 2009 Call EA - there is a free tech support number in the manual. They're one of the actualy more helpful game companies when it comes to tech support. Nobody will really be able to help you here for this problem. White Fate Posted at 7:22 pm on July 5, 2009 1. Try reinstalling the program. 2. If that doesn't work, try changing the file to .exe 3. Google the problem, perhaps. AcidSilence Posted at 7:10 pm on July 5, 2009 Hehhe thank you all for trying to help ill get right back to you in a few with if un/re worked! Skip Posted at 7:08 pm on July 5, 2009 ahh not the S&H nooooooooo AcidSilence Posted at 7:08 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:04 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:02 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 change it & see       If I change it and it screws stuff up, can I fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling, or will the files be permanently changed? you can fix it like that, yes    Okay. If my computer dies i'm sending you the bill. [: thatll only cost u more money but ok :) i'll charge you shipping and handling while im at it :P Skip Posted at 7:04 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:02 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 change it & see   If I change it and it screws stuff up, can I fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling, or will the files be permanently changed? you can fix it like that, yes Okay. If my computer dies i'm sending you the bill. [: thatll only cost u more money but ok :) AcidSilence Posted at 7:03 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Doubleshift at 8:02 pm on July 5, 2009 Try uninstalling it and reinstalling it first. If it doesn't work after that then return it for a refund or exchange. Better to take the safe route. Alright I'll un/re install then change files if needed :D AcidSilence Posted at 7:02 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 change it & see    If I change it and it screws stuff up, can I fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling, or will the files be permanently changed? you can fix it like that, yes Okay. If my computer dies i'm sending you the bill. [: Doubleshift Posted at 7:02 pm on July 5, 2009 Try uninstalling it and reinstalling it first. If it doesn't work after that then return it for a refund or exchange. Better to take the safe route. Skip Posted at 7:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from AcidSilence at 10:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 change it & see If I change it and it screws stuff up, can I fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling, or will the files be permanently changed? you can fix it like that, yes AcidSilence Posted at 7:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from Skip at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 change it & see If I change it and it screws stuff up, can I fix it by uninstalling and reinstalling, or will the files be permanently changed? AcidSilence Posted at 7:01 pm on July 5, 2009 Quote: from RIMHfire at 8:00 pm on July 5, 2009 Well, did you pirate the Sims game or did you buy it? No, I bought it from WalMart :P It downloaded fine and everything. Most recent 15 of 17 previous replies displayed.