

Most mods will go into the \packages folder unless the mod author tells you to put it somewhere else. \documents\electronic arts\the sims 3\mods\overrides \documents\electronic arts\the sims 3\mods\packages Inside the \mods folder, you will need two additional folders: txt as the extension) and put it in the \documents\electronic arts\the sims 3\mods folder. Once that's done, name it resource.cfg (you'll have to select "all files" from the File Type drop down to keep it from tacking on. Also check the Creator's site for any troubleshooting tips.I don't think the Test and Probation sections are strictly necessary, but it won't hurt to leave them in. If there are, try any tips they may have for solving the issue. If that doesn't help, search on the CC that you're having issues with to see if anyone else is having problems with it. If you find your having trouble, check the last two you installed again one by one. Repeat steps 2 - 4 until you've gone through your mods. Load a new test-save and check that things are good. Move back only one or two mod files at at time.

Delete cache before adding or removing any mods/cc.ĬasPartCache.package compositorCache.package scriptCache.package simCompositorCache.package socialCache.packageģ. \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\ModsĢ. Save the mods folder to desktop and then remove all mods/cc from within your Sims 3 folder. This method works for both mods and custom content.ġ. Try the 50/50 method of finding which one or ones that are causing issues. If you're mods aren't showing up in-game this may mean they aren't installed correctly, outdated or incompatible. Here are a couple of links to help with Unzipping a file: Sims 3 - How-To: Fix Problems with Mods/CC Zipped Resorce.cfg file comes from this post linked below.Ĭreating a Mods Folder/Installing Mods Step by Step Guide C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods Right-click on the Resourse.cfg file and select Copy then Paste it into the Mods folder. Right-click and select open on the folder it creates.
