@ Pistol: thanks for the response but i ended up finding all the updates online so i just did i complete reinstall. now i'm running 1.7.9 and it runs perfectly. even with like 100 mods i installed. lol.
btw, if anyone wants to know how to install and update this game without any problems follow these instructions EXACTLY:
1: download torrent
2: install game
- do NOT install patch
- do NOT install crack
3: install patch 1.2.7
- http://www.btarena.org/games/updates/the-sims-3-v1-2-7-update-razordox
(updates game from v1.0.632 to v1.2.7)
4: install patch 1.3.24
- http://www.btarena.org/games/updates/the-sims-3-update-v1-3-24-fasdox
(updates game from v1.2.7 to v1.3.24)
5: install patch 1.4.6
- http://www.btarena.org/games/updates/the-sims-3-update-v1-4-6-fasdox
(updates game from v1.3.24 to v1.4.6)
6: install patch 1.6.6
- http://www.btarena.org/games/updates/the-sims-3-update-1-6-6-bat
(updates game from v1.4.6 to 1.6.6)
7: install patch 1.7.9
- http://www.btarena.org/games/updates/the-sims-3-update-v1-7-9-fasdox
(updates game from v1.6.6 to v1.7.9)
8: FROM the 1.7.9 patch .rar file, copy the file in the CRACK folder to this location:
Program files (x86)/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Game/Bin
9: run the game from the TS3.exe file and enjoy.
thats about it, thats all i did an it worked perfectly. the only file u need from this torrent is the game itself, don't bother with the other stuff. hope it works.