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The original site for EmptyStandbyList.exe seems to be dead. That's a big issue if you're trying to use the reddit guide or @thejessachannel's How To Stop Sims 2 Crashing video to clear it, which can sometimes help with crashing/pink flashing issues! Here is an archive.org link that has a working download:
I recommended the reddit guide to make sure it runs in the background & doesn't interrupt the game.