sims 2: d3derr_notavailable!

i_luv_blink · 11-11-2008, 12:46 AM

Hi anyone who could possibly help me...I have sims 2 and all the expansion packs (not the stuff packs) and after getting rid of a virus on our computer, i get this message direct3d has returned an error: d3derr_not available! the application will now terminate basically whenever i play the sims now...it happens when i get to the neighbourhood screen or I play a lot for like 10 minutes. It used to only happen occasionally, the computer just froze more often than this would occur. now it's happening so frequently, could it be the custom content or something to do with the video card? Please help, it happens so often I can't even play the sims!

i_luv_blink · 12-02-2008, 04:47 AM

please someone help me!! iv installed sim patches and that hasnt fixed it

Mcninjaguy · 12-04-2008, 05:31 PM

post your system specs

desktop or laptop (exact make and model) or if its custom
PSU
CPU
RAM
GRAPHICS CARD
MOTHERBOARD

shuubiz · 12-05-2008, 02:48 AM

Hey i am encountering the same problems i keep getting the error
Direct3d: D3DERR Not available.
I have sims 2 deluxe + nightlife
sims university
sims open for business
glamour life

Normally my computer gives me about 10 mins of gameplay before it shuts down.
My system is like this:

Microsoft XP
Intel CPU 1.60GHz (2 Cpu)
1024MB RAM
DirectX 9.0c
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS with 512MB Memory
Display 1280 X 960 (32 Bit) (60Hz)

**af3** · 12-05-2008, 08:52 AM

Please update your video drivers and install the latest DirectX.

If you already have the latest video drivers, uninstall and reinstall them.

Please run this program:
http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php
while you try to run the game just to see if your Video Card is overheating.

Mcninjaguy · 12-05-2008, 12:24 PM

latest direct x can be found here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

and try backing up your save games and re installing sims 2

shadow1515 · 05-27-2009, 07:38 AM

I've been having the same problem.

Running Windows XP Home Edition, 4 GB RAM, and a GeForce 8400M.

I have the latest drivers, I have uninstalled and reinstalled my video drivers, DirectX, and the Sims and I've even reinstalled Windows.

No luck. Any further suggestions or is the game just borked?

shadow1515 · 05-27-2009, 08:24 AM

Update: I found this solution on another forum, and it seems to have worked for me.

For some reason, turning the "Smooth Edges" option all the way up seems to make the game work. *shrug*

Mcninjaguy · 05-27-2009, 10:54 PM

That is odd.

How long have you played in one game?
It doesn't crash or anything?

11-11-2008, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
i_luv_blink Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp, service pack 3	sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! Hi anyone who could possibly help me...I have sims 2 and all the expansion packs (not the stuff packs) and after getting rid of a virus on our computer, i get this message direct3d has returned an error: d3derr_not available! the application will now terminate basically whenever i play the sims now...it happens when i get to the neighbourhood screen or I play a lot for like 10 minutes. It used to only happen occasionally, the computer just froze more often than this would occur. now it's happening so frequently, could it be the custom content or something to do with the video card? Please help, it happens so often I can't even play the sims!

12-02-2008, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
i_luv_blink Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp, service pack 3	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! please someone help me!! iv installed sim patches and that hasnt fixed it

12-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! post your system specs desktop or laptop (exact make and model) or if its custom PSU CPU RAM GRAPHICS CARD MOTHERBOARD

12-05-2008, 02:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
shuubiz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 OS: WinXP	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! Hey i am encountering the same problems i keep getting the error Direct3d: D3DERR Not available. I have sims 2 deluxe + nightlife sims university sims open for business glamour life Normally my computer gives me about 10 mins of gameplay before it shuts down. My system is like this: Microsoft XP Intel CPU 1.60GHz (2 Cpu) 1024MB RAM DirectX 9.0c NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS with 512MB Memory Display 1280 X 960 (32 Bit) (60Hz)

12-05-2008, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,179 OS: XP SP3 & PCLinuxOS Gnome My System	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! Please update your video drivers and install the latest DirectX. If you already have the latest video drivers, uninstall and reinstall them. Please run this program: http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php while you try to run the game just to see if your Video Card is overheating.

12-05-2008, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! latest direct x can be found here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en and try backing up your save games and re installing sims 2

05-27-2009, 07:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
shadow1515 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 65 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! I've been having the same problem. Running Windows XP Home Edition, 4 GB RAM, and a GeForce 8400M. I have the latest drivers, I have uninstalled and reinstalled my video drivers, DirectX, and the Sims and I've even reinstalled Windows. No luck. Any further suggestions or is the game just borked?

05-27-2009, 08:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
shadow1515 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 65 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! Update: I found this solution on another forum, and it seems to have worked for me. For some reason, turning the "Smooth Edges" option all the way up seems to make the game work. shrug

05-27-2009, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: sims 2: d3derr_notavailable! That is odd. How long have you played in one game? It doesn't crash or anything?