DeviceConfig.log is empty

[THA CRYSTAL DRAGON]

I just bought Sims 3, created some Sims without problems. When I load into my town everything is white, no textures load. I can't change any of my graphical settings either (except Resolution, Fullscreen and Refresh Rate). I tried the guide on SimsWiki but it just doesn't work. My DeviceConfig file empty except for

=== Options ===
=== Default Options ===

Reinstalled game + Nvidia drivers, tried compatibility mode (When run as Admin it doesn't even launch), nothing works.
I'm really getting desperate. Any help?

[bikethor]

Try launching the game in windowed mode. That activates OpenGl mode not native graphics ?

Anyway, once in the game, then go to video/graphics settings and set your resolution ect.

I think your computer don't like the default video settings and you cant change them unless you get into the game. (or edit options.ini)

Another way to achieve this is open your options.ini and change the VALUE here from "1" to "0"

fullscreen = 1 <-- set that to "0" Zero (then game will launch in windowed mode)

-Just my ideas here .. the forum experts probably have the day off today.

[THA CRYSTAL DRAGON]

Originally posted by bikethor:

Try launching the game in windowed mode. That activates OpenGl mode not native graphics ?

Anyway, once in the game, then go to video/graphics settings and set your resolution ect.

I think your computer don't like the default video settings and you cant change them unless you get into the game. (or edit options.ini)

Another way to achieve this is open your options.ini and change the VALUE here from "1" to "0"

fullscreen = 1 <-- set that to "0" Zero (then game will launch in windowed mode)

-Just my ideas here .. the forum experts probably have the day off today.

Thanks but my problem is not with fullscreen, it's that my town overview doesn't load. Changing from fullscreen to windowed doesn't do anything. Once I zoom in (e.g. into a house) everything works fine. Also my graphics card isn't being recognized at all (DeviceConfig is empty)

[cruinne]

Be sure that your video drivers are up to date, then: http://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2013/06/getting-the-game-to-recognize-your-card.html

[THA CRYSTAL DRAGON]

Originally posted by cruinne:

Be sure that your video drivers are up to date, then: http://sims3.crinrict.com/en/2013/06/getting-the-game-to-recognize-your-card.html

Well, I did reinstall them. I have a desktop PC tho, I never installed laptop drivers so I don't have the option to choose the graphics processor. It is 100% running on my GTX 970.

[Solid_Dragon]

Me inicia el juego pero la pantalla se queda en negro pero se escucha el juego que debo hacer gracias.!!!