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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:15 pm
Post subject: Borked install of SP?
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So I bought Kitchen and Bath Stuff... And now the damn thing won't install
properly!
It installs the SP just fine, then it says it will check if installation is
up to date, goes through that OK and then for some unfathomable reason it
attempts to patch Seasons, fails to do so, then proceeds to uninstall the
SP. I have tried cancelling the Seasons patch attempt, but the result is the
same - it uninstalls K&B regardless, because that also counts as failure to
patch Seasons.
I have backed up my hoods, downloads, cameras, etc etc. I'm thinking that in
Aus we got some sort of auto Seasons (and perhaps FT) patching version
because they stuffed up the electronics in this SP by making them based on
Pets and leaving out the Seasons and FT interactions. So maybe if I
uninstall Seasons then the K&B installation will by-pass attampting to patch
an EP that is no longer there. And I can put in the fix from MATY instead of
using the borked K&B auto patch.
Is this (uninstalling Seasons so it won't attempt to patch it) likely to
work?
Cheers!
Engram
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:15 pm
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On May 1, 6:15 am, "Engram" <engram....DeleteThis@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
> So I bought Kitchen and Bath Stuff... And now the damn thing won't install
> properly!
>
> It installs the SP just fine, then it says it will check if installation is
> up to date, goes through that OK and then for some unfathomable reason it
> attempts to patch Seasons, fails to do so, then proceeds to uninstall the
> SP. I have tried cancelling the Seasons patch attempt, but the result is the
> same - it uninstalls K&B regardless, because that also counts as failure to
> patch Seasons.
>
> I have backed up my hoods, downloads, cameras, etc etc. I'm thinking that in
> Aus we got some sort of auto Seasons (and perhaps FT) patching version
> because they stuffed up the electronics in this SP by making them based on
> Pets and leaving out the Seasons and FT interactions. So maybe if I
> uninstall Seasons then the K&B installation will by-pass attampting to patch
> an EP that is no longer there. And I can put in the fix from MATY instead of
> using the borked K&B auto patch.
>
> Is this (uninstalling Seasons so it won't attempt to patch it) likely to
> work?
>
> Cheers!
> Engramhttp://rothpoint.googlepages.com/home
> The Darcy Legacy!http://engram-au.livejournal.com/tag/legacy:+darcy
I installed K&B without problems but all my packs and updates are US.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:15 pm
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"Engram" <engram_au.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> So I bought Kitchen and Bath Stuff... And now the damn thing won't install
> properly!
>
> It installs the SP just fine, then it says it will check if installation
> is up to date, goes through that OK and then for some unfathomable reason
> it attempts to patch Seasons, fails to do so, then proceeds to uninstall
> the SP. I have tried cancelling the Seasons patch attempt, but the result
> is the same - it uninstalls K&B regardless, because that also counts as
> failure to patch Seasons.
>
> I have backed up my hoods, downloads, cameras, etc etc. I'm thinking that
> in Aus we got some sort of auto Seasons (and perhaps FT) patching version
> because they stuffed up the electronics in this SP by making them based on
> Pets and leaving out the Seasons and FT interactions. So maybe if I
> uninstall Seasons then the K&B installation will by-pass attampting to
> patch an EP that is no longer there. And I can put in the fix from MATY
> instead of using the borked K&B auto patch.
>
> Is this (uninstalling Seasons so it won't attempt to patch it) likely to
> work?
Try a manual install? Instructions over at EA Games site in the technical
help section.
Best wishes
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:28 pm
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DeAnn wrote:
> I installed K&B without problems but all my packs and updates are US.
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> I like your legacy page, BTW. It has inspired me to start one.
Thanks (on both counts!).
And let us know when you do the legacy. Would love to read it!
I'm working on an update now. I was sick (flu - the real thing not just a
cold) for 2 weeks and couldn't play without getting a blinding headache so
this week is the first chance I've had to play in a while. And even so I'm
not getting in much playing time. I built them a new house and wanted to
decorate with some of the new K&B stuff and the damn thing just won't
install and keeps failing at the patching phase.
I'm off to uninstall Seasons, install K&B again, then reinstall Seasons.
Crossing fingers and toes that this works and I don't have to uninstall FT
as well!
Cheers!
Engram
http://rothpoint.googlepages.com/home
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:28 pm
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"Engram" <engram_au.DeleteThis@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> I'm working on an update now. I was sick (flu - the real thing not just a
> cold) for 2 weeks and couldn't play without getting a blinding headache
Ugh - not nice. Nice to be getting better isn't it?
I hate being ill - mind you, I suppose I have more reason than most to do
so.
Best wishes
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:08 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:08 pm
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"Engram" <engram_au.RemoveThis@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> maxon wrote:
>> Try a manual install? Instructions over at EA Games site in the
>> technical help section.
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> Thanks for that! My cunning plan of EP uninstall, then SP install followed
> by EP reinstall worked. And I got to play some Final Fantasy Tactics on my
> Gameboy while I was waiting 
And is K&B worth it? I am mildly tempted by this pack, thinking I might be
able to ditch some custom stuff, if it's good.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 12:03 am
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I didn't have any problems with K&B with everything installed - so it's your
game that has this problem (isn't that nice when that happens?). But I do
know that when you install Seasons back over the top the patch from in K&B
will probably pop back up again. When I installed my EP's in reverse order
to avoid the screaming baby killing patch (and others) the patches were
installed anyway when the appropriate EP's were installed - so they're
stealthed into the PC somehow and lie in wait.
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MM
"Never let your man's mind wander - it's too little to be out alone" anon.
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"Engram" <engram_au.RemoveThis@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4819982e$0$17506$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> So I bought Kitchen and Bath Stuff... And now the damn thing won't install
> properly!
>
> It installs the SP just fine, then it says it will check if installation
> is up to date, goes through that OK and then for some unfathomable reason
> it attempts to patch Seasons, fails to do so, then proceeds to uninstall
> the SP. I have tried cancelling the Seasons patch attempt, but the result
> is the same - it uninstalls K&B regardless, because that also counts as
> failure to patch Seasons.
>
> I have backed up my hoods, downloads, cameras, etc etc. I'm thinking that
> in Aus we got some sort of auto Seasons (and perhaps FT) patching version
> because they stuffed up the electronics in this SP by making them based on
> Pets and leaving out the Seasons and FT interactions. So maybe if I
> uninstall Seasons then the K&B installation will by-pass attampting to
> patch an EP that is no longer there. And I can put in the fix from MATY
> instead of using the borked K&B auto patch.
>
> Is this (uninstalling Seasons so it won't attempt to patch it) likely to
> work?
>
> Cheers!
> Engram
> http://rothpoint.googlepages.com/home
> The Darcy Legacy! http://engram-au.livejournal.com/tag/legacy:+darcy
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 10:30 am
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kat wrote:
> And is K&B worth it? I am mildly tempted by this pack, thinking I
> might be able to ditch some custom stuff, if it's good.
I haven't really had time to play around much with it. It's got a couple of
new counters and new appliances in multiple colours. Since I've pared back
my CC I've grabbed a couple of SPs so that I have slightly greater variety
in clothes and furnishings. I don't like it anywhere near as much as I like
Teen Style Stuff and H&M, both of which came with pretty good clothes and
the first came with nice furniture. I wish it had come with more decor
items. A couple of towel racks with zero recolours don't do much for
bathroom variety. And quite a few of the items I recognised as blatant
rip-offs of CC I used to have in my game. I was a bit underwhelmed but it's
nice to have new items anyway And I like the wall and floor coverings.
Maybe have a look at the pictures on the official Sims 2 site and see if you
like the items? My slightly disappointed reaction is mostly due to the fact
that I was really hoping for more counter clutter and I got paintings and a
new rug instead. LOL
Cheers!
Engram
http://rothpoint.googlepages.com/home
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:03 pm
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"Engram" <engram_au DeleteThis @yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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> kat wrote:
>> And is K&B worth it? I am mildly tempted by this pack, thinking I
>> might be able to ditch some custom stuff, if it's good.
>
> I haven't really had time to play around much with it. It's got a couple
> of new counters and new appliances in multiple colours. Since I've pared
> back my CC I've grabbed a couple of SPs so that I have slightly greater
> variety in clothes and furnishings. I don't like it anywhere near as much
> as I like Teen Style Stuff and H&M, both of which came with pretty good
> clothes and the first came with nice furniture. I wish it had come with
> more decor items. A couple of towel racks with zero recolours don't do
> much for bathroom variety. And quite a few of the items I recognised as
> blatant rip-offs of CC I used to have in my game. I was a bit underwhelmed
> but it's nice to have new items anyway And I like the wall and floor
> coverings.
>
> Maybe have a look at the pictures on the official Sims 2 site and see if
> you like the items? My slightly disappointed reaction is mostly due to the
> fact that I was really hoping for more counter clutter and I got paintings
> and a new rug instead. LOL
LOL! I have H&M and I do like that, not just more clothes but also nicer
shops. A couple of people have said Teen Stuff is good. Shame about the
lack of decor, but what I have seen looks quite nice.
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