Sims bodyshop direct3d error

That being said, if I run bodyshop through my intel graphics instead of nvidia, it works fine. Is it not possible to use bodyshop with graphic cards other than intel?

This post was last modified: AM by noodlement. For me it happens with the game too, windowed or fullscreen mode. Maybe it's a related problem? I originally installed each game expansion individually in order, and it worked perfectly until I tried installing Sims 2 Mansion and Gardens. At which point, it suddenly became unplayable and began throwing the Direct3D error at me.

I made sure to add my display adapter to the video card database before attempting to play, but even then it still wouldn't worked. Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow.

Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: October 3, Open your game files. You'll need to access a portion of the game code in order to fix your Body Shop settings, and these files are located where the game is installed rather than in Documents.

Find the Config folder. This will be where the appropriate file is located. Copy the Graphics Rules file. In the folder you've accessed, there should be a file titled Graphics Rules.

Copy this file and paste the spare to your desktop so that you have a backup of the file. Joined Aug 24, Messages 1. I have the same problem!! Please help!

A friend told me you have to have a particular program, whatever that is! Any ideas. Everyone else that I know can use their's. Why do we have to get the dud ones?

Its making me go crazy!! Still keep me posted. Joined Jul 24, Messages 1. I found information on this problem on another site, www.

Error : This error is a result of the Body Shop that comes with The Sims 2 and University having a conflict with certain integrated Intel graphics cards. One can try updating drivers, but the problem will likely persist.

There is no known workaround. If you are getting this error, these are your options: 1. This is generally a relatively expensive and technically complex option, though if you have an integrated Intel card, you probably could do with a new graphics card anyway. More info on graphics cards here.

Use the version of Body Shop that was released before the game. It can be downloaded here, and there is a starter content pack for it here. However, be aware that some users have reported their game stops working after installing the prerelease Body Shop, and the only solution is to uninstall both Body Shop and the game and reinstall after backing up your game. More topics from this board How to make your sims needs full? General 3 Answers How can I set a Sim's age?

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