Be sure to save often, especially if your computer is running with less than 4 GB RAM. Eventually, the system will run out of memory and be unable to save.ĭue to its causes, Error 12 is easier to prevent. This is because a lot of data is loaded into the RAM, and it doesn't always cleanly get released back into the system. You increase the chance of seeing the bug if you take a lot actions in Create-A-Sim mode, including planning outfits, especially if your Sims have a lot of different outfits. This usually results from long play sessions, especially with large families.
Though the patch seemed to work for The Sims 3 Pets, the errors seem to be occurring often again for some players after installing The Sims 3 Showtime.Įrror 12 indicates that your RAM is out of memory to properly save. On November 19, 2009, EA issued a patch to fix this error. Please read the rest of this page to understand why and how this happens, as well as tips on how to avoid damage or delay its appearance.
