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Package Watcher (new package watcher)
by ScoobyDoo
Posted 26th Feb 2007 at 11:39 AM
- Updated 27th Nov 2013 at 10:14 PM by Nysha
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I've got over 500 different packages installed into my downloads folder, and it's a total mess. I know 500 isn't big but still, so I've decided to write a little program that would keep track of any new files I've added, hence Packet Watcher. (I don't think is the right category for this, but it's the only one I saw with "In Testing")
Basically what you do is start the program, have it start watching, install the package(s) or simpack. Then it'll remember what files you've installed. You can then have it delete them in the future.
PLEASE backup your downloads folder first, as this is a testing version! I've only run it on my machine, since I don't know anyone that has the Sims. If theres problems, I'd like to know about them.
Also you do not need any of the EPs for this to work, infact with some code modifications it could handle any application.
Extract PacketWatcher.exe and place in your Sims 2 folder. The SRC directory contains the source code (C#).
You do need .NET 2.0 installed to run this.
Revision 1: Deleting empty folders causes nasty crash, option has been removed.
Version 02-26-07 is stable release. (However if there are folders within Downloads, don't use this one please)
version 03-11-07 and 03-25-07 is broken (due to subfolder problem) and no longer available.
Version-03-28-07 is now available for testing. Please read notes further down.
Finally got around to working on it again. Nine months
Moving folder issue should hopefully be fixed (Subfolders weren't being re-enabled correctly). Also added quite a few new expansions since then.. (celebration, BV, H&M, teen styles, and the 2 stories)
Basically what you do is start the program, have it start watching, install the package(s) or simpack. Then it'll remember what files you've installed. You can then have it delete them in the future.
PLEASE backup your downloads folder first, as this is a testing version! I've only run it on my machine, since I don't know anyone that has the Sims. If theres problems, I'd like to know about them.
Also you do not need any of the EPs for this to work, infact with some code modifications it could handle any application.
Extract PacketWatcher.exe and place in your Sims 2 folder. The SRC directory contains the source code (C#).
You do need .NET 2.0 installed to run this.
Revision 1: Deleting empty folders causes nasty crash, option has been removed.

version 03-11-07 and 03-25-07 is broken (due to subfolder problem) and no longer available.



Operating System: Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, etc Utility Type: CC Managers: Tools for installing and managing custom content, custom music, custom paintings etc. Plugin Type: Not Applicable: Standalone tools |
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.

Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
Package_Watcher-12-19-07.rar
Size: 21.9 KB · Downloads: 2,338 · 20th Dec 2007 |
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PackageWatcher-03-28-07.rar
Size: 70.0 KB · Downloads: 3,030 · 28th Mar 2007 |
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PackageWatcher-02-26-07.rar
Size: 47.3 KB · Downloads: 1,679 · 28th Mar 2007 |
Don't forget to Thank the creator after downloading! Use the Thanks button located above the screenshots above.
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
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