We are beginning to suspect that updating the game has caused problems for many people. It may be that the only way to fully resolve these issues is to start over with 1.00.05. We are still investigating, however, so if you have a spare game slot, could you start a new game there and see if those problems exist in a new game?

Sure, I can do that!

Well, it appears that all is well with the new family. I can buy outfits, and no stuck socks or wrappers thus far. I'll post again if any of that changes, but everything seems okay with the new ones.

Thanks, Maggie! That would be what I would expect, if the updates to the game were causing anomalies in games that were started with earlier versions. We really did try to fix things in a way that would allow everyone to keep their games going, but it appears that we were not totally successful.

LadyCFII is bugs not appearing cause by installing .05 over .04 because i have 2 computers, 1 with lastest update while another with .04 version, my .04 version dont have bugs appearing problem but the other have.

Thanks for the responses, Lady! The issues with my original game are a bit annoying but certainly not anything that I think deem it unplayable! They definitely aren't a big deal to me. Keep up the great work!

Thanks, Maggie, for being so understanding.

Prostar, we really can't say for sure what things might be caused by updating over the top of existing games. I would say that everyone has to determine for themselves if they think it's worth starting completely over with 1.00.05 to avoid any possible issues resulting from the update process.

Hey, I just wanted to report that the random cleaning event did in fact remove the rogue sock!

Thanks for the report! That's one way to get rid of that pesky sock!

I've tried with adults and tried with kids, every family member. I even tried to pick up the dog... not that that worked at all, but nobody can pick up that darn wrapper left on there!
When I find out who left it there, the red hand's going to get some use >:[ Plus I'll know who to feed lots of salty candy.

"That appears to be an unwanted effect from upgrading from one version of Virtual Families to another"
I haven't upgraded from one version to another. I've had version .05 from the start and that's what I still have now.