If that doesn't work either, are you running SweetFX, by any chance? It uses altered dx files, so that could be interfering with TS3.īy the way, you can only start a new discussion on the official Sims forums if you're a full member, which means having 15 posts and 25 points. If that doesn't help, you can install the file directly from Microsoft:
exe as an admin, then restart your computer. Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\TS3\_Installer\directx Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Sims 3\install\Directxįor an Origin install, it will look something like this: For example, on my Steam install, the path is: I'm not sure what kind of install you have, but it should be in there somewhere.