Hi igazor, yes, what I did was with a fresh install, no messing about with patches and starting with a new fresh game folder. Then I downloaded all my store content first, then checked to see if it was all there. When that was confirmed, I moved over all the dbc files from the original backed up DCCache folder into the new game folder, which gave me all my cc. I also moved over my mods and saves. When I started my game, everything was the way I left it before uninstalling...except that I'm now on patch 1.69 ... temporarily. I've started buying the game on discs and am waiting for them in the mail.

So you moved over to steam. Good for you Steam really confused me, It seems to install the base game, and all the ep's with it but only one sims 3 file shows. So In couldn't figure out if my eps were installed or not. Steam also doesn't have a way to contact them, just the forums. I got so frustrated I got a refund and gave them all back to Steam. I am interested to know how you like the game with Steam and if you found it easy to navigate. Let me know

LOL, sorry igazor, I couldn't help laugh at trying to play an ongoing game in a world you no longer have. Welcome to my nightmare. Yes, the store content. I had to go to my downloads history at the sims 3 and re download it into the launcher and install it before adding any cc. I had 19 pages of store content and the downloads history page kept timing out on me and I had to sign back in all the time. And, of course, it never takes you back to the same page it timed out on.

I bet it feels good though to be back on patch 1.67. Are you able to still get the quick launch shortcut TS3W.exe?

Glad everyone in Riverview is present and happy to be home. I feel for you igazor, it's a long process but well worth it in the end to get rid of that aweful 1.69. Once you're all sorted out and settled in to play, I'd love to know how it works for you and if it runs better. Keep us posted