What is a .SIMS3.BAD file?
The file extension .SIMS3.BAD is associated with The Sims 3, which is a video game that allows players to simulate and manage the lives of virtual people called "Sims." This specific file type, known as The Sims 3 Failed Game Save File, is created when there is an issue during the game saving process, resulting in corrupt data. Unfortunately, this means the file contains errors and cannot be used to load the game as intended.
To open a .SIMS3.BAD file, you would typically use the game itself, The Sims 3, developed by Electronic Arts. However, since the file is corrupt, it cannot be opened in a standard way.
If you encounter a .SIMS3.BAD file, there is a method to attempt recovery of your game data: 1. Locate any backup files you have, which should have the extension .SIMS3.BACKUP. 2. Make copies of both the .SIMS3 (if available) and the .SIMS3.BACKUP files, and save them in a separate folder to ensure you have backups in case something goes wrong. 3. Go to the "Saves" folder of The Sims 3 in your computer and delete both the corrupt .SIMS3.BAD file and the associated .SIMS3 file. 4. Rename the .SIMS3.BACKUP file by removing the ".BACKUP" part of the filename, making it a .SIMS3 file. 5. You can now try to load your game from The Sims 3 game menu using the newly renamed .SIMS3 file.
This process essentially replaces the corrupt game save with its last backed-up version, hopefully allowing you to resume playing without losing too much progress.
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