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Since i installed direct x 9 iv found some of my direct x files r missin, how do i get these files cuz it wont let me start sims2?????????	18 Jan 2005, 19:16	2	19 Jan 2005, 19:51	2605
When I try and install Sims 2 and some expansion packs (Festive Edition, University, Pets + Glamor Life), nothing will start. Is there an order in which to install them?	28 Dec 2006, 15:59	2	30 Dec 2006, 13:25	2606
I bought The Sims 2 recently this year and when I tried to play it, it gave me this error"Graphics Adapter has Experienced a Internal Error" my computer is only 2 years old and can run the old sims and every one of its expansion packs so what should I do?	8 Dec 2006, 01:58	1	13 Dec 2006, 08:09	2606
ive installed sims2 but when i try to load game is just says its encountered a prob n needs to close. ive tried directX installing etc but nothings workin. bodyshop works fine. plz tell me wot i can do!!	30 Jun 2006, 14:46	1	13 Dec 2006, 07:30	2606
I installed the sims 2 in the correct way. I made a downloads folder in the map MY Documents/ EA Games/The Sims 2/Downloads, Downloaded the CEP thing, but still my downloads don't show up in the game. Anyone that can help me?	28 Feb 2007, 12:29	2	30 Mar 2007, 07:44	2606
hi, when i install the sims 2 it doesn't ask for cd 3, it tries to copy the control2.dat file which is on the third cd, how can i get it to ask for the third cd before copying that file	23 Dec 2005, 01:14	1	16 Apr 2006, 12:24	2606
I want to uninstall my sims game when the university expansion comes out, but I would like to keep my houses. Is there a way of saving a neighbourhood to a folder, reinstalling and getting them back in the game?? Thanks xx	8 Mar 2005, 22:10	1	11 Mar 2005, 20:45	2606
I have Sims 2 DVD version. Nothing happens when I put the game in the drive it does not recognise it, EA games cannot help. My system meets requirements and I have tried loads of stuff suggested from EA nothing works. The game will work on other machines	26 Nov 2005, 17:06	2	27 Nov 2005, 11:09	2606
After playing Sims2,I am having problems with Internet Explorer.It will connect to the Internet,but it comes up with 'page cannot be displayed' each time, & only solution I have found is using sys restore.	5 Jun 2006, 19:25	1	9 Jun 2006, 00:19	2606
I have no idea where to post this. If I wanna reformat my PC and I wanna save my game, which folder should I copy?	20 Jun 2005, 05:59	3	5 Sep 2006, 20:03	2607
hi all, iv finally got sims2 installed but every time i put the disk in it says an error with direct draw, iv installed dx 9.0, what do i do????	26 Jan 2005, 19:57	1	13 Aug 2005, 07:37	2607
I'm looking at buying a Celeron 2Ghz processor with 256Mb RAM. Will this be OK to run Sims2 or should it be a Pentium?	4 May 2005, 15:39	1	5 May 2005, 01:34	2607
I just got the sims 2 today and when i put it in to install it, my computer ejects it right away. I have a mac and I have never had this problem before, does anyone know how to fix it?	30 Jul 2005, 02:19	2	16 Sep 2006, 08:20	2607
ive installed: deluxe, vacation, hotdate, superstar, making magic & unleashed.i needed making to play but its my friends. i reinstalled deluxe vacation hotdate unleashed but it still wont work	11 Nov 2005, 22:19	1	2 Mar 2006, 06:24	2607
I am trying to install sims2 but this message that says DirectX9.0c compatible graphics adapters pops up and I really just want a direct down load because i have been looking all night! please help me	9 Oct 2004, 08:42	1	9 Oct 2004, 12:21	2607
I downloaded Maxis' Sims 2 Content Manager, but it is not working at all. It just keeps saying "Error!", when trying to start it. I have tried all the tricks I have found, now I'm getting desperate here!	26 Dec 2006, 21:03	1	29 Dec 2006, 08:53	2607
I ve oredi installed The Sims,The Sims Unleashed and The Sims Makin' Magic.However when i click start,it asks me to put in the correct CD.	20 Dec 2004, 08:15	2	7 Jan 2005, 00:09	2607
I BOUGHT Sims 2 a couple weeks ago for my wife. Shes been having NO TROUBLES at ALL with it until TODAY. BUY and BUILD MODE are SHADED OUT. She'll start a new house and it will be on for a few seconds, then go shaded again? HELP, Shes about to Kill me!!!!	3 Nov 2004, 02:46	4	3 Dec 2004, 07:39	2607
installed TS2 (DVD version) on my PC, and got 'please insert correct dvd rom, select ok and restart application'. running XP, have directx 9.0c, primary and secondary channels PIO only. think i'm up to min spec but not sure. what else can i try?!	29 Dec 2005, 23:07	1	9 Feb 2006, 02:45	2607
How do I change the viewpoint of the game?? When it loads it isnt 800x600 (my screen size) It is a REALLY small size. I did it the first time but i re-installed it! Now i cant remember 4 the life of me! Please b quick	4 Jan 2005, 21:19	1	4 Jan 2005, 23:52	2608
ive lost my game disk and my game has stoped working, it says to put in game disk but i dont want to waste my money on a new game disk. is there anything elce i can do?	25 Nov 2005, 14:15	2	8 Dec 2005, 09:22	2608
I have updated latest drivers runningan FX5200 graphics card. The children and babies in the Sims 2 are all in white with letters and symbols on them. I have noticed on other peoples systems the kids are displayed in normal colour. Any ideas how can fix?	12 Oct 2005, 21:46	1	1 Feb 2006, 09:19	2608
i have been playing TS2 and TS2U for quite sometime now, and everything was fine. now, every time i enter a lot to play, the game crashes. Why?	18 Apr 2005, 09:57	2	23 Apr 2005, 20:18	2609
Installed game, Win 98SE, Amd 800 Mhz, 384 Mb ram, 40 Gb hd space, DX9.0c, Nvidia Ti4400 graphic gard. When opening game and making character (about max 5 min of start) it just hangs up and must be resetted from reset button... Any ideas ?	9 Oct 2004, 22:11	2	10 Oct 2004, 02:20	2609
How will I install the SIMS II?	7 Jan 2006, 05:38	1	25 Jan 2006, 17:43	2609

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