Sims 3 Unable To Start Game Mac

“Unable to start game. Service initialization failed (0x0175dcbb)” says Windows sometimes, when you try to launch The Sims 3 (Sims 4) or some other games on PC. Don’t panic, it’s a common problem, and I’ll show you the solution. Fix for incompatible graphics for The Sims 3 on Mac Update 23rd July 2018: If you’re still struggling with this fix I am trying to collect information to create custom GraphicsCards.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr files for Mac users.

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Sims 3 Unable To Start Game Mac Download

edited September 2009
Correction --- downloaded the Halloween Pack from The Store, not The Exhange!!!
edited September 2009
I have exactly the same problem, ever since I downloaded the Halloween pack from the Store, I get that same error message when trying to install the items.
I deleted the Halloween pack and tried some other Sims3Pack file, and now I get that message with those items too, whereas before I was able to install Sims3Pack files without any issues.
I can still play the game, I just can't install anything anymore, and before completely uninstalling my game, I wanted to see if anybody here had a solution?
edited September 2009
I have that same problem, did anyone ever figure out a solution?
edited September 2009
I got the same error code when I tried to launch my game a couple of days ago.
My problem is that I didn't download the Halloween pack from the store. I also don't run any CC for the game that isn't through The Exchange or the store (save for a couple of items that have been running fine on my game for months now)
I keep thinking back and the only problem I've had is that a couple of the hairstyles I bought from the store aren't downloading.
Has anyone figure out why any of us are getting these error codes? Cause I'd really like to play my game now...
edited September 2009
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edited September 2009
I'm getting the sAME THING.. it's driving me insane.. i just want to be able to play my game without having this problem.. should i delete some of the items???
edited September 2009
what version of the game is everybody running? I know the last (not 1.4.6) patch had issues with stuff from the store/exchange, it's noted to be fixed in the 1.4.6 patch notes.
edited October 2009
I'm running 1.4.6.1
It still won't start for me. I've reinstalled it and taken out CC but it still doesn't start.
I'm starting to get frustrated, especially since World Adventures comes out soon. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
EDIT: I've logged the problem with EA so hopefully they'll get back to me and we can get some answers!
edited October 2009
Just bought some items from the store, my game wont install them and it wont play at all now, don't want to uninstall and reinstall and don't really want to delete CC, anyone got an answer from EA how to fix this?
edited October 2009
After a long and exhausting couple of weeks trying to get this issue resolved, I think it's finally done!
EA had me try almost every trick in the book, in the end I had to uninstall, create a new user account for my Mac and then reinstall it under the new account.
I started the game and it was fine. However, I haven't tried to re-download my CC and store bought items yet. But at least I can now access game-play.
I hope this helps out someone else!
edited November 2009
My game was working perfectly UNTIL I INSTALLED World Adventures!! Then I got that error message and the game crashed. So I uninstalled WA and guess what?? I am still getting the error message!!!! Now I cannot play my game at all!
After all these months of waiting for the expansion pack and spending all day in happy anticipation of playing with my new game tonight I cannot do anything but sit here being extremely upset because now my game is broken thanks to installing WA!!!
Anyone have any ideas on what to do? I am devastated...
Thanks for any help.
edited November 2009
Joining you in the devastation.
Spent my play hours trying to fix this, and now it's time to go to bed. Next couple of months are going to be so busy for me, I probably won't get to open it at all.
Here's hoping things are fixed by next year!
edited November 2009
The same thing happened to me when I installed World Adventures. I have no idea what to do. This is so frustrating.
edited November 2009
i did the same thing but I didn't get the error message it just doesn't even let my sims open. It shows that it is open but not the window to start the game. I need help soon!
edited November 2009
yesterday i bought TS3:WA from gamestop and was able to play it whenever i wanted too. then when i saved and exited the game...went to sleep...and went to go play the next day after school i got the same error message...
' The Sims 3 unable to start game, service initialization failed (0x065d0274) '
also - running on a mac, i use my GUEST USER to play my games.. TS3:WA.. spore..ect.
when i went to play on that file, it was as if i never opened up the game. there was no saves what so ever.
then when i went to my default user - i opened up the game ( hoping that this was the issue), and thats when i got the error.
/: HELP.
edited November 2009
i get this error after installing world adventures and also cannot play the game. i have done a full uninstall and reinstall but nope no i cant play the game anymore.got latest 2.2 patch too.
edited November 2009
It looks like we are all in the same boat. Could it be a problem with the update? :? Surely not. And so we wait!
edited November 2009
I did a search and found this information to be very helpful.
'Note: This problem also happens with the patch for the vanilla game.
'First off:
If you have been having issues saving, please be advised that the way we have saved games in the past has changed with WA and that EA people are trying to fix it, and should be released soon.
Second:
If you have been getting 0x6224dd27 at start up here is what you have to do to fix it.
Service Initialization Error (0x6224dd27) follow these steps to fix it.
1.) Cut The Sims 3 Folder from the EA folder in my document (That has your games)
2.) Save it to The Desktop or a Saving Device (i saved it in a saving device to make sure i didn't loose anything.
3.) W/o the old Sims 3 folder run the game (it should work)
4.) A new folder should be in the old one's place.
5.) Delete the following 5 from the new folder and replace it with your old folders: ScreenShots, Recorded Videos, Downloads, Saves, and SavedSims.'
Myself, I also copied my options.ini not to have to reconfigure all my settings to my liking.
Source(s):
http://forums.thesimsresource.com/showthread.php?p=3867819"
I Hope This Helps. GOOD LUCK!
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edited November 2009
This worked for me when nothing else did!!! Yay!!! Now I only did up to #3 cuz I really didn't care if I lost my old games, I just want it to work! Thanks!!!
edited November 2009
IT WORKED!!!!! :shock:
*goes around hugging everyone*
Going to try the game, see if I have any other difficulties. Haven't tried putting my people back in. Was it the custom content?
edited November 2009
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edited November 2009
edited November 2009
Worked but I think I lost Riverview -- I'll redownload and hope it works.
ETA: Looks like I'd actually lost all my installed content, but it was all still in my Downloads folder so just had to reinstall.
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edited November 2009
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edited November 2009
i tried what you did and the game started working until i got to the loading screen that says 'the sims 3 world adventures expansion pack' any help with that?!
...NEVERMIND! i had to delete some other stuff too and it worked. thanks for the initial help though!
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