How can I stop the sims 3 game launcher from freezing?

My boyfriend bought the sims 3 ambitions and it worked once.

Now when we want to start the game, update it, or do any downloading or uploadin with the game launcher it freezes instantly. Any help is appreciated.How can I stop the sims 3 game launcher from freezing?This has been happening to a lot of people. Try this link and see if it helps you... http://asilee.com/2009/08/11/the-sims-3-鈥?/a>How can I stop the sims 3 game launcher from freezing?I was gone post the same link Maya posted but yea just go there. :)How can I stop the sims 3 game launcher from freezing?just abandon it