The Sims 3 "not supported on this architecture"

[pkoch1]

Hi!

So I installed the Sims 3. I then installed the update. After that it wouldnt let me launch the application because "The Sims 3 is not supported on this architecture." The icon had a circle and a slash through it on top of the actual icon. (the no smoking sign) I reinstalled and got the same problem. I trashed the Sims and then reinstalled again. It worked this time. No problems.

I played for a while, then quit when I was bored. Now it's giving me the same error message as before when I try to launch. Weird! I am running a 2009 Mac Pro with 10.5.7 if that helps. Any advice?

 

[genevieve.l]

I can't even install the sims 3, it's not working with my white macbook.

 

[voyagerd]

It's working fine on my MBP. Did you let it update to version 1.1?

 

[ELMI0001]

Hi!

So I installed the Sims 3. I then installed the update. After that it wouldnt let me launch the application because "The Sims 3 is not supported on this architecture." The icon had a circle and a slash through it on top of the actual icon. (the no smoking sign) I reinstalled and got the same problem. I trashed the Sims and then reinstalled again. It worked this time. No problems.

I played for a while, then quit when I was bored. Now it's giving me the same error message as before when I try to launch. Weird! I am running a 2009 Mac Pro with 10.5.7 if that helps. Any advice?

The icon doesn't mean anything - I get that when I install an app and launch it from a dock stack before running it.

Weird about the brand new machine though ...

 

[masterofbuckets]

Thats weird...are you sure u r installing it on a 10.5.7 partition ?

try renaming your Sims 3 folder and the app itself too.

Something like adding a '_' to the name of the app.

Otherwise reinstall i guess.

 

[BittenApple]

Repair Permissions =p

 

[ktdv1]

same problem

I am actually having the same error appear on my MBP. The weird part is that I successfully installed the game and played on Tuesday, and now it's Friday and it won't let me. Nothing on my computer has changed and my laptop fits all of the system requirements, even though my GeForce 8600M GT graphics card could be better.

I repaired my permissions and volume as well to no avail.

I guess the only next step is to reinstall?

 

[pkoch1]

It's working fine on my MBP. Did you let it update to version 1.1?

Yep

Thats weird...are you sure u r installing it on a 10.5.7 partition ?

try renaming your Sims 3 folder and the app itself too.

Something like adding a '_' to the name of the app.

Otherwise reinstall i guess.

I am sure its a 10.5.7 partition. I actually got it working by dragging the app out of the applications folder, and then back again. I'm just curious what causes this issue, and what the architecture issue is actually looking for so I can fix it.

Repair Permissions =p

Did that too.

Silly computers...

 

[bettykoyle]

do you have intel?

 

[jcspeck]

I am having similar issues, I installed the game just fine, go to play and get the not supported message. Tried switching from better battery life to higher performance, no change. Late '08 mbp, 4 gigs ram, and nothing seems to be posted on EA's site. Anyone have a workaround?