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|caption= ''The Sims 3'' launcher showing
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The '''Launcher''' serves to present news related to the game and alert the player about [[patch notes|game updates]].
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The Launcher will also be present if ''[[The Sims 2 University Life Collection]]'', ''[[The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection]]'', ''[[The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection]]'' or ''[[The Sims 2 Double Deluxe]]'' has been installed, and if the compilation disc and shortcut are used to start the game.
The Launcher has been removed from ''[[The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection]],''<ref>[http://simscommunity.net/2014/07/18/the-sims-2-ultimate-collection-info-facts/ Sims Community - The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection - Info & Facts]</ref> however, it is still present in [[The Sims 2: Super Collection]] but it is actually a launcher made by Aspyr Media for all Aspyr games released on the Mac App Store. All three Mac App Store re-releases of [[The Sims Stories]] games are also affected by this change.
While the Launcher's news pane is no longer used, the promotional pane is still used. As of August 24, 2013, some content shown in that pane has been observed to cause the Launcher to stop responding. This can be avoided by clicking the Play button before the promotional pane finishes loading, or by bypassing the Launcher.▼
▲While the Launcher's news pane is no longer used, the promotional pane is still used. As of August 24, 2013, some content shown in that pane has been observed to cause the Launcher to stop responding. This can be avoided by clicking the Play button before the promotional pane finishes loading, or by bypassing the Launcher as described below.
=== Avoiding the Launcher in The Sims 2 ===
The Launcher can be avoided by starting the game directly from the executable. This can generally be done by right-clicking on the shortcut used to start the game, selecting Properties, and editing the textbox labeled "Target:" so that "Sims2Launcher.exe" is replaced by the filename of the game's executable file. For an illustrated guide on how to do this, see [
In general, the executable that is used to start the game will be in the same folder as the Launcher. However, this may not be the case if the disc and shortcut for one of the [[Compilations of The Sims 2|compilations]] is used to start ''The Sims 2''.
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=== Compilations and the Launcher ===
''The Sims 2 Double Deluxe'', ''The Sims 2 University Life Collection'', ''The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection'', and ''The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection'' all include the Launcher.
====The Sims 2 Double Deluxe====▼
''The Sims 2 Double Deluxe'' includes the base game, ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'', and ''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff]]'', and the player cannot decide which parts to install. Since ''Celebration! Stuff'' is based on ''[[Open for Business]]'', it can be assumed that its executable (Sims2SP4.exe) will be used to start the game unless the player has a later stuff pack, or an expansion pack later than ''Open for Business''. This file should be located in <code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Double Deluxe\SP4\TSBin</code> .▼
▲''The Sims 2 Double Deluxe'' includes the base game, ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]'', and ''[[The Sims 2: Celebration! Stuff]]'', and the player cannot decide which parts to install. Since ''Celebration! Stuff'' is based on ''[[Open for Business]]'', it can be assumed that its executable (Sims2SP4.exe) will be used to start the game unless the player has a later stuff pack, or an expansion pack later than ''Open for Business''. This file should be located
;The Sims 2 University Life Collection
''The Sims 2 University Life Collection'' contains ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'' as well as ''[[The Sims 2: Teen Style Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff]]'', and the player can decide which ones to install. The paths to the executable files should be
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Both stuff packs are based on the ''[[The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]]'' expansion pack, so neither Sims2SP6.exe nor Sims2SP8.exe will be used if a later expansion pack is installed. Sims2EP1.exe will only be used if no Packs other than ''University'' are installed.
''The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection'' contains ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' as well as ''[[The Sims 2: H&M Fashion Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff]]'', and the player can decide which ones to install. The paths to the executable files should be
''Open for Business'':<br />
<code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection\EP3\TSBin\Sims2EP3.exe
</code>
''H&M Fashion Stuff'':<br />
<code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection\SP5\TSBin\Sims2SP5.exe</code>
''Kitchen & Bath Stuff'':<br />
<code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection\SP7\TSBin\Sims2SP7.exe</code>
''H&M Fashion Stuff'' is based on ''Open for Business'' while ''Kitchen & Bath Stuff'' is based on the ''Pets'' expansion pack, so none of the executables in this compilation will be used if ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' or later is installed.
''The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection'' contains ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' as well as ''[[The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'', and the player can decide which ones to install. The paths to the executable files should be
''Pets'':<br />
<code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection\EP4\TSBin\Sims2EP4.exe
</code>
''Family Fun Stuff'':<br />
<code>EA Games\The Sims 2 Fun with Pets Collection\SP1\TSBin\Sims2SP1.exe</code>
''Mansion & Garden Stuff'':<br />
<code>EA Games\
:This executable '''will''' be used if ''Fun with Pets'' was used to install ''Mansion & Garden Stuff''.
''Family Fun Stuff'' is based on ''Open for Business''. Sims2SP1.exe will not be used if any later stuff pack is installed, or if ''Pets'' or later is installed. Sims2EP4.exe will not be used if ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'' or later is installed, and may not be used if ''Teen Style Stuff'', ''Kitchen & Bath Stuff'', or ''IKEA Home Stuff'' is installed.{{confirm}}
==The Sims 3==
''The Sims 3'' launcher connects to [[Origin]] (formerly known as the [[Electronic Arts Download Manager]]) when new updates are available and enables the player to install and upload .sims3packages. It also displays the player's installed expansion packs and their [[The Sims 3/patch|game version]]. The Steam version of The Sims 3 omits the ability to install game updates via the launcher as they are handled by the Steam client due to the different file structure utilised by Steam. Also, players are able to download custom launchers from 3rd party sites such as Mod The Sims.
===Criticism===
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To fully avoid the launcher, the player needs to cover its functionality by other means:
*Start the Sims game directly from the executable.<ref>''c:\program files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin\TS3.exe'' by default.</ref>
*Download and install [[patch notes|patches]] manually. (See [[The Sims 3/patch|The Sims 3 patches]])
*Use a user created [[tool]] to install .sims3packages, see below for suggestions.
{{Metabox|type=info|headline=Note|image=Icon-warning-48x48.png|text=Since the release of [[The Sims 3/Patch 69|Patch 69]], it is no longer possible to bypass the launcher and the Origin client.}}
===Expansion and Stuff Packs Manager===
[[The Sims 3/Patch 69|Patch 69]] added Expansion and Stuff Packs Manager to the launcher. It enables the ability to disable installed packs without uninstalling them.
===Similar Sims 3 tools===
*[
*More [[tool]]s
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