Help please hi, i have windows 7 on my laptop and i have borrowed the sims 2 from a friend to install it. So far i havent run into any problems with the sims 2. How to get the sims 2 to run on windows 7, windows 8 and windows vista. I am having issues downloading sims 2 and its expansion packs to windows 8. Still playing sims 2 and i installed it got all my downloads in but when i try to use a packged download like a lot or custom. I ahve windows 10 and i am seeing some discrepancies. I am using a no cd patch for mine, as my disk drive is really noisy. According to testing done by crinrict, downloading and testing this update revealed that ea finally removed securom from this game. Then i right clicked on the icon again and clicked run as administrator. Dont waste your time or money if you have windows 8. Jul 30, 2019 select and hold or rightclick the program file, select properties, and then select the compatibility tab. The most common problem getting a nocdnodvd patch to work is ensuring that the nocdnodvd patch matches youre game version, because the games exe is changed when a patch update is. I got a new laptop loaded with windows 8 and i managed to get sims 2 itself on my laptop but i cant install the patch therefore cant install any expansions. I would suggest you check with ea as there may be a patch \update for the game or they may be.
I have seen a few folks struggling to install the sims 2 on windows 8 or 8. When i run it with the compatibility of windows xp service pack 3, i go onto. Wait for the patch to extract this can take a little time. The sims 2 sims 2 compaitability with windows 8 answer. If you have problems using a trainer in combination with windows vista, 7, 8 or 10 then make sure to run the trainer with administrator rights and when needed in windows xp or windows 98 compatibility mode. Then go to the compatibility tab and check the box named compatibility mode then set the drop down menu under it to windows xp service pack 3. Where can i download the vista compatibility patch for sims 2. Update 3232014 if you redeem your key on origin and download through there, it will work on windows 8 8. The sims 2 maxis buy now buy now on console standard edition an incredible sequel to the bestselling pc game of alltime. How do you make the sims 2 compatible with windows vista. All that aside, im fairly sure sims 2 will run on it.
This video shows you my way of getting the sims 2 to work on window 8. I then installed the sims 2 onto my windows 8 laptop. This worked great for me and didnt have to mess with downloads. The sims 2 is a classic, but is designed to run on windows. The sims 2 ultimate collection received an update in an effort to bring the game inline with other origin titles and improve the installation process. How to install and run the sims 1 on windows 8 platinum simmers. The sims 2 expansions wont install windows 7 help forums. You need the sims 2 original standalone game before the expansion pack will work. Sep 14, 2004 although it shipped originally with securom, the sims 2 ultimate collection was updated in november 2017 and no longer uses securom. I have managed to run sims 2 in windows 8 in xp service pack 3 compatability mode, but mostly the game crashes or locks up or fails to load. Please, unless you are willing to give me and everyone else all their money back for these games because the product does not work, make it compatible with.
Apr 24, 2014 hi this is my first ever how to video so please forgive the poop quality. The sims 2 the sims 2 original patch help answer hq. Doubleclick the plumbob icon to run the superpatcher. Aurnas sims installing the sims 2 on windows 8 or 8. Once it was all installed i right clicked on the icon on the desktop page went to properties compatibility compatibility mode and selected windows xp service pack 3. Make older apps or programs compatible with windows 10. Hi this is my first ever how to video so please forgive the poop quality. Sims 2 compatability issue with windows 7 windows 7 help forums. The sims 2 installed fine but when i double click on the icon to play it, a message saying this program has known compatibility issues pops up. I got the laptop as a christmas present since my old. The sims 2 pcgamingwiki pcgw bugs, fixes, crashes, mods. I would love a patch to fix the compatability problems. If you ever get that to run on windows 7 then probably only in compatibility mode for windows 98 or even windows 95.
My tech savvy brother tried to fix it with the compatibility mode and i even tried a path. Ive uninstalled the game about five times, i even deleted all of the downloads i downloade off of the sims 2 mods to see if it would change, but it doesnt. Try this setting if you know the program is designed for or worked with a specific version of windows. Plus i do not have the money to buy expansion packs for sims 3. Fix crashes and pink flashing by pleasant sims on their site covers the 4 gb patch, which will increase the amount of ram the game can use from 2 gb to 4 gb, and graphics rule maker, a program which will make the game recognize your graphics card, enable playing in your monitors resolution, and fix shadows. The 4gb patch wont apply memory does not change in log. There was also definitely a compatibility tab on the. It has been historically ported to mac as the sims 2. How to make the sims 2 work in windows 8 mod the sims. I got a new laptop loaded with windows 8 and i managed to get sims 2 itself. I had a heck of a time getting it to run on windows 8.
This was a quick fix as all i needed to do was remake the custom file using a program specifically built for that. Here you can download patches for all sims 2 games. Then go to the compatibility tab and check the box named compatibility mode then set the drop. The sims 2 will now run on windows 10 and your days of crashing and flashing pink graphics are over. The game wont launchthis is a well known problem all over the chat boards at ea. Windows 8 is here to stay, and you can keep playing the sims 2 in this operating system. If you have the 4cd version, insert the first disc in the set.
Yes, the sims 2 university expansion pack is compatible with windows vista. Sims 2 compatability issues with windows 8 i have been using sims 2 with windows 8 for the past month or so and all was fine until yesterday when a message was popping up saying the following. I have managed to run sims 2 in windows 8 in xp service pack 3 compatability mode. When the patch is ready to install youll see a green plumbob icon. I feel so lucky that i was able to install and run sims 2 and all the eps on my windows 8 laptop without problem i never had to run in compatibility mode or anything, although i did make sure to install them all in chronological order. I have troubleshoot compatibility and then it recommends a setting which is xp sp3. How to install the sims2 with expansions on windows 8. Mod the sims how to make the sims 2 work in windows 8. If the disc does not start automatically, open windows explorer by pressing. This application is not compatible with the installed operating system. Although it shipped originally with securom, the sims 2 ultimate collection was updated in november 2017 and no longer uses securom. Make sure you download the correct patch for your game cd, dvd, digital download origin etc.
Nov 01, 2017 the sims 2 ultimate collection received an update in an effort to bring the game inline with other origin titles and improve the installation process. The only issue i faced with sims 2 ultimate collection on windows 10 was that it reverted my custom graphicsrules file, so i ran into the same graphics issues many people suffered on windows 8. I could actually play the sims 2 on vista without downloading anything. Heres what to look for and what each setting does when its selected. I cant see any differences in the way the game runs. Feb 08, 20 documents\ea games to an external disk and then copied them to the relevant folders on the windows 8 machine c. Sims 2 compatability issues with windows 8 microsoft. Simsvip is in no way responsible for how these patches change and affect gameplay. Runs the program using settings from an earlier version of windows. In the compatibility mode, youll need to check the box and run it in compatibility with xp or something other than vista. This is about how to install the sims 2 on windows 10 as to avoid the ts2upd. Sims 2 compatability issues with windows 8 microsoft community. I left a long comment above on how to do it, but finding a copy of secdrv. Jan 01, 20 i am having issues downloading sims 2 and its expansion packs to windows 8.
How to install and run the sims 1 on windows 8 platinum. I do not recommend windows 8 it is as bad as vista but it is what i have. In the finder window, go to applications and select the sims 3 folder. Youll get to direct an entire sims lifetime, and try to get them to reach their life goals. Hi guys and gals, this method worked for me, please please please understand that this may not be the case for everyone. Unfortunately, the sims 2 was not tested for compatibility under windows 7. If you have the dvd version, then just insert the dvd. And it keeps crashing when i go to make the family or after about 10 minutes of game play. Jul 05, 2010 help please hi, i have windows 7 on my laptop and i have borrowed the sims 2 from a friend to install it. I spent a little more on my computer, total, this time, because i had it built for me by someone who understood what i was talking about instead of either frankensteining odd old bits my usual method or buying a cheap discontinued computer at discount what i did 2ce and. Anywayswas wondering if anyone else had same issues and if theres a patch or something to fix this. The disc version may not run properly on windows 10 due to issues with safedisc andor securom. If you need any help with patching, or run into any problems, take a look at game help. Windows vista, 7, 8 or 10 then make sure to run the trainer with administrator rights and when needed in windows xp or windows 98.
If youre still having issues after applying the patch, there are a few more things you can try. If that didnt work, you can try adjusting the settings compatibility tab. According to the windows 7 compatibility center at microsoft, the sims 2 is compatible with windows 7. Compatibilite sims 2 avec windows 8 resolu comment ca marche. I really wish it or my laptop version of sims life stories would work with it. Sims 2 updated graphic card compatibility for windows 10. Sims 2 ultimate collection gets an update and removes securom. If you right click on the sims icon, go to properties, then the compatibility tab. This gives the game better compatibility with windows 10. Sims 2 compatability issue with windows 7 windows 7 help. This repository contains instructions and patches to get the sims 2 working under the wine compatibility layer. The sims 2 compatibility with windows 810 answer hq. Next, i installed apartment life and got a message stating that the the sims 2 is already up to date. Yes i know sims 2 is older game but personally its better than sims 3 and more fun.
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