[LEGACY]How to join a server and install FreeSO

Nahuel3d said:
I didn't see any guide on how to join a server, so i'll explain it myself :p

Installing FreeSO(Skip these steps if you already have it installed and working):
1.Download The Sims Online from Here: http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/misc/tso/Setup The Sims Online.exe
2.Install it on Drive C(May cause problems on other hard drives)
3.Follow the installation steps, when it asks you for a CD Key cancel the installation
4.Download the latest FreeSO Dist here:http://servo.freeso.org/viewLog.html?buildTypeId=ProjectDollhouse_TsoClient&buildId=lastSuccessful&buildBranch=<default>&guest=1
5.Extract the Dist ZIP file with WinRAR, WinZIP or any other compression/decompression program on The Sims Online installation directory(Usually C:/Program Files/The Sims Online/TSOClient)
6.Extract the extra packing slips from here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12239448/packingslips.rar to The Sims Online installation directory, into the existing packingslips directory.
7.If the game doesn't work, try downloading updated Graphics Drivers and OpenAL or connecting a sound device (speakers, headphones, etc.)

Joining a server:

1.Look for servers on one of these pages(Or get the server IP/Address from the server owner):
1.Once you have the IP/Server address copied or written, open FreeSO.exe in your TSOClient folder in your TSO installation directory(Make sure the server uses the same dist/version as you)
2.Open FreeSO.exe
3.Create your Sim/Avatar(No need to create it every time you launch the game, it will get saved)
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4.Click the "Search Icon"
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5.Type the server IP/Address here:
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6.Now click on exact match and wait!
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Tips/Troubleshooting:
1. If while connecting to the server the bar gets stuck at 0%, maybe the server is closed or using a different version, also check if you wrote the address correctly
2. If it gets stuck at 25%, wait longer, try updating the version or restart the game
3. Not working? Try downloading updated Graphics Drivers and OpenAL or connecting a sound device (speakers, headphones, etc.)
4. Want to create a server?(Thanks to LetsRaceBwoi): http://forum.afr0games.com/index.php?threads/how-create-your-own-server.649/

Hope this guide helped! :D
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JWofles said:
When you download the file from the EA website, you should get the file 'Setup The Sims Online.exe'. When you open it, it should start downloading the game which will take like 15-20 minutes. If it doesn't start downloading, try running it as admin. If that doesn't work, maybe your antivirus or firewall is blocking it (but I doubt it).
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i download the ea file 'setup the sims online.exe' and when i open it, for just a second it looks like it should be downloading but then that message pops up. and i have tried runing as an admin dosent work, and i closed the firewall and antivirus but the same message pops up..
 

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Okay I downloaded everything as instructed in the instructions and when I open Freeso.exe no errors pop up but it just randomly crashes seconds later? It does this every time I attempt to start the game and I've tried running it in adminstrator mode but he same thing happens:( Anyone know whats wrong with it?
 

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Waqumber said:
i download the ea file 'setup the sims online.exe' and when i open it, for just a second it looks like it should be downloading but then that message pops up. and i have tried runing as an admin dosent work, and i closed the firewall and antivirus but the same message pops up..
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Honestly, I have no clue, you could try redownloading the installer or running it as admin? Otherwise it could be firewall. Does anybody else have any suggestions for this error?
 
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