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A '''Crash To Desktop''' (or '''CTD''') is a computer program crash which is said to occur when a program (especially a video game) unexpectedly quits, abruptly taking the user back to the desktop. Usually, the term is applied only to crashes where no error is displayed, hence all the user sees as a result of the crash is the desktop. Many times there is no apparent action that causes a CTD. During normal function, the game may freeze for a shorter period of time, and then close by itself. Also during normal function, the game may become a black screen and play the last few seconds of sound (depending on the size of the data buffer) that was being played repeatedly before it crashes to desktop. Other times it may appear to be triggered by a certain action, such as loading an area. |
A '''Crash To Desktop''' (or '''CTD''') is a computer program crash which is said to occur when a program (especially a video game) unexpectedly quits, abruptly taking the user back to the desktop. Usually, the term is applied only to crashes where no error is displayed, hence all the user sees as a result of the crash is the desktop. Many times there is no apparent action that causes a CTD. During normal function, the game may freeze for a shorter period of time, and then close by itself. Also during normal function, the game may become a black screen and play the last few seconds of sound (depending on the size of the data buffer) that was being played repeatedly before it crashes to desktop. Other times it may appear to be triggered by a certain action, such as loading an area. |
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The CTD bugs are considered particularly problematic for users. Since they frequently display no error message, it can be very difficult to track down the source of the problem, especially if the times they occur and the actions taking place right before the CTD do not appear to have any pattern or common ground. |
The CTD bugs are considered particularly problematic for users. Since they frequently display no error message, it can be very difficult to track down the source of the problem, especially if the times they occur and the actions taking place right before the CTD do not appear to have any pattern or common ground. |
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==Causes== |
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A CTD can happen in games of [[The Sims (series)|The Sims series]] for multiple reasons: |
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*Hardware incompatibilities |
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A CTD can happen in games of [[The Sims (series)|The Sims series]] when custom content is installed which is incompatible with the version of the game the user owns. (e.g. You only have [[The Sims 2]] base game when custom content you have installed requires [[The Sims 2: Seasons]]). A CTD can also happen if there is a bug or glitch in a custom object. |
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*Just barely reaching minimum requirements for the game |
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*Too powerful machine (Using more than 2 Gb RAM) |
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*Incompatible [[mod]]s |
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*Corrupt [[custom content]] |
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== Solutions == |
== Solutions == |
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Some users have CTDs because of user-hardware incompatibilties: their machine only reaches the minimum requirements (and they have their [http://nene.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=383339 settings too high]), their machine is far too powerful (fixing this requires [http://nene.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=375907 modding the .exe] to never atempt to use more than 2gb of ram), and other less common (and more difficult to fix) hardware issues. Other's still have crashes because of incompatable mods they have installed or other user-software changes. |
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=== More Help === |
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If you are running any mods, you should look at [http://nene.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game%20Help:Sims_3_Loading_Crashes this] (excellent) help thread made on ModTheSims.com, as I will not be repeating all the tips listed on that page. |
If you are running any mods, you should look at [http://nene.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game%20Help:Sims_3_Loading_Crashes this] (excellent) help thread made on ModTheSims.com, as I will not be repeating all the tips listed on that page. |
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[[Category:Glitches]] |
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