Re: Sims 2: install problem Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Rueful Rogue … go to your computer's manual for help installing the SIMS. Failing that (if you don't have a manual)… of different requirements, i.e., (1) all SIMS must be identical, (2) SIMS must be installed in certain banks (assuming you…computer make, model, operating system, Info on SIMs installed and info on the new SIMs, etc. The more info you provide, the… Re: sims trouble Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by patrickt Download and run the maxis sims eraser :D [QUOTE=meee]first off here are my system … tried that i purchased some new expansion packs for the sims and i tried to instal em on but it wouldnt… thing and now when i try to re-install the sims living large it loads on the wizard guid and then… sims trouble Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by meee … tried that i purchased some new expansion packs for the sims and i tried to instal em on but it wouldnt… thing and now when i try to re-install the sims living large it loads on the wizard guid and then… Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by tez … PC I now find I cannot install daughter's original SIMS game although the Expansion Packs would seem to be OK…- if the original Sims could be installed. I know it cannot as it relies… Sims 2 not autorun on my cpu??? Community Center by kingsimz I have sims 2 on a dvd cd, and it doesnt open up … the cd into the computer, and even had a lil sims 2 logo in the my computer window - under his cd… Re: Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by neebski [QUOTE=jbennet;836880]You cant really, its just because it was designed for DOS, not NT.[/QUOTE] Even Sims 2? Sorry for not specifying before. Also is there any word with Sims 3 - will it have this issue? Thanks again, -Kevin Sims 3 error message Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by joeallstate My daugher bought the sims 3 game and after loading to my toshiba laptop we get an error message "disc authentication failure, No game disc found! Please insert The SIms 3 game disc before proceeding". ANy ideas? TIA. Re: Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Malagosto On my computer, I have the sims deluxed editon, and the sims unleashed expansion pack installed. When i click on it to … Re: Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Catweazle The original Sims game requires administrator rights in order to run. Are you using a restricted user account on that system? If so, the game will not run within that environment. It has to be installed and run from an account with full administrator provileges. Re: Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by kingy55 hi yeah you my need to patch the game or try reinstalling the original sims but take off any expansion packs first Re: Sims won't run on XP Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by jbennet Are you an administrator? What are your system specs? Ive run Sims Deluxe on XP Sp2/Pentium 4/1gb ram/ATI x600 256mb with no problems Re: Sims 2 not autorun on my cpu??? Community Center by Adam465 Hi.I have a problem with my sims 2,i run the Autorun and it can't open.it don't say anything.i try the setup.exe and it's the same problem!!! can anyone help ME???? Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by zjglaude Hello, I'm having trouble with my sims 2. the disc is no longer working and I cannot play my game without that disc, is there a way to play without the disc.?? :evil: Sims 2: install problem Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by cesonpourvous I just got The Sims 2. I ordered it from Circuit City. But when I try to install It, It just stops at 23%. I don't understand why. Can someone help me? I have all the system requirements. I know It can run on my computer but It just won't go past 23%. Sims 2 Problem Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by skylineking722 I recently purchased the Sims 2 Double Deluxe and all the expansion packs but I am having trouble with families. When I try to move a family into a lot, it often won't load the lot but crashes. Also, if I do get a family in, it won't let me use the play option so the Sim is always on pause mode. The Sims 2 Community Center by Dani … that's because I just went out and bought The Sims 2 the other day, and I just have to say… want to make, and learn how to cook from your sims! My sim loves nutritional energy drinks, toaster pastries, mac 'n… in the oven ... they come out pretty burned but my sims eats them while she makes yucky faces. Unfortunately after too… The Sims 3: ETA Feb 2009 Community Center Geeks' Lounge by newsguy …limited edition collectors version which will come complete with a Sims 'plumbob' logo USB drive, a virtual Italian sports …you pre-order from apparently. Every copy of The Sims 3 will feature a new games engine for more…'living' virtual world than players of The Sims 2 can experience. The Sims avatar will be more customisable, with everything … Re: The Sims 2 Community Center by nanosani I also love the sims and simcity ... I played simcity 4... and I played the sims ... but I havnt bought sims 2.... now that you have recommended it ... I'll be going tomorrow to get one copy for me ... I saw the cds ... 4 of them ... a huge game. :) The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Dani … know, I'm a huge simulations fan ... SimCity, The Sims, The Sims 2, etc. Well, I just bought a new computer a…'s running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. I installed The Sims 2 and all of the expanion packs. However, the game…) Can anyone confirm whether they were able to get The Sims 2 to run properly on an x64 machine, so that… Re: The Sims 2 Community Center by khr1996studios I love Sims, too! I got into it 5 years ago, when I met my best friend, Geran. If you're interested in the Sims 3, please visit my site, [url]http://www.khr1996studios.webs.com[/url] for information on it. Thanks! Re: The Sims 2 Community Center by Young Teck 06 Whoa, cool. The only game I played before was The Sims and RollerCoaster Tycoon. Simulation games are too cool, but the recommendation you gave and the game play, I am going to go get it when I get my paycheck cashed. How much did you pay for it? Re: The Sims 2 Community Center by Young Teck 06 Hey, you know you can download an Alienware PC for you The Sims 2 game at [url]http://www.alienware.com[/url], it looks real and its cool too. "The Sims" visual C++ runtime error, what shall i do? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by meff_04 … got a very annoying problem. each time i put my Sims cd in my disk drive this message always comes up…]Runtime error![/i] [i]program c:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims\Sims.exe[/i] [i]Abnormal program termination[/i] someone please help… Re: "The Sims" visual C++ runtime error, what shall i do? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by alc6379 [QUOTE=Kamex]Are you using any expansion packs with it? Plain Sims is incompatible with XP.[/QUOTE] I remember seeing something about this. Have you tried to download any updates for it? IIRC, they fixed this issue with the Sims Double Deluxe Pack they released some time ago. With that, you could play the Sims sans any expansion packs. Re: The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by vicec64 … fixed it instead of GUI. I would hit up the sims 2 forum i'm sure there are a few users… Re: The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by vicec64 … also have excellent customer service. My better half also loves sims 2 She also likes Oblivion. Perhaps Dani has already found… Re: The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Dani Well, here's what happened. After the Sims 2 completely froze on me, and everything was unresponsive, I was forced to hard reboot. Upon reentering Windows, things started appearing very flaky. I then found I had bad RAM. It got worse from there. After an unbelievably bad experience with customer support, my one week Alienware machine was sent back. Re: The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by vicec64 … over $1000.00. If you wanted better video performance with Sims 2 you could substitute a 7900GT or X1800-1900XT for… Re: The Sims 2 Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Dani You're exactly right, 'Stein. I've had my new Dell since last Wednesday and I'm very happy with it. However, I am afraid to install The Sims 2 again. Re: "The Sims" visual C++ runtime error, what shall i do? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by alc6379 This really isn't a C++ Programming question, moving to the Windows XP forum. ...What version of Windows are you running, anyways? Have you tried doing a Google search using those error messages and "The Sims" in quotes?