How to Stop Sims 3 from Freezing

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Tired of your Sims 3 game freezing up? This frustrating issue can eat a lot of time out of your gameplay session—but it doesn't have to! We've outlined everything you need to know to tackle this glitch head-on, so you can spend more time enjoying your game.

1

Restart your computer.

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    Most will be saved and all not saved can be done again. After all, why even play it if it's not fun to do this stuff?
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Go back on Sims 3 after the restart.

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    Too many tabs up at a time could make your computer unresponsive.
3

Avoid getting too many members in your Sims family.

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Don't minimize the Sims 3 tab to go on other tabs.

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5

Don't restart your computer too many times.

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Upgrade your Internet browser.

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Consult a computer and electronics professional.

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      • To prevent freezes and other glitches, avoid using the testingCheatsEnabled cheat too much or leaving it activated for too long.
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      • If you are a child, have adult supervision when you try this, especially if it's the family computer.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Adult supervision
      • A fast and normal working computer
      • Sims 3
      • A strong Internet connection

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