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However, those are installed automatically when you install the game from cd, so you do NOT have to copy those files into a backup folder. Keep in mind, if you need to reinstall the game, the game will not work without the Ranger files. (Also you probably want to copy the Downloads, GameData and UserData folders here, but don't remove the original folders from their original spots in the program files).
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The mod should be where your original sims program directory is: Example on a 64 bit machine - Program Files(x86)\Maxis\The Sims\(place mod here).ĭon't overwrite the original file: A backup copy of your original file should be renamed and saved () and a backup copy of the mod should also be copied to another directory - Documents\Sims backup files\(mod copy here). You would also do the same thing if the program refuses to run in 16-bit/32-bit color mode displaying an error message saying you need 256 Colors, you would check the checkbox for 256 Colors (Windows XP/Vista/7) or Reduced Color (Windows 8/10).Īnyone more tech savvy than myself want to help me figure out what to do with the mod? I downloaded it and moved the file, but when I go to run it, it simply reads "could not find the Sims data directory". For example, if the program says you need Windows XP when you have Windows 7 (likely intended to block running it on Windows 98/2000), you would set the Compatibility Mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2). When a game/program was intended for Windows 9x, you had to run them under an Administrator account or otherwise the program wouldn't work.Īlso in most cases, you do not need to set the OS Compatibility Mode unless the application excepts a specific version of Windows. Keep in mind that The Sims was designed for Windows 95/98 which like MS-DOS, did not include Administrator or Standard User accounts like modern operating systems did.
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On Windows Vista through 8.1, I had ran The Sims under an Administrator account without using Compatibility Mode and I didn't get an error message except when I had an update that blocked SafeDisc.
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Interestingly enough, copying the Sims.exe file that was installed on my Windows 7 laptop over to my Windows 10 computer seemed to solve the problem for me, and that executable does request that the CD be inserted to play the game. (Note that they won't help you if you do not have a legitimate copy of the game.) By the way, running the installation from the Sims Complete Collection from the CD on Windows 10 worked for me just fine, but once installed, the program was not able to read from the CD to play the game due to Windows 10 not supporting the CD protection program. If you still need help, someone on CTO Sims can probably point you to a source. If it does the same thing, you may need to check the source where you got your no-cd mod, and possibly Google a working replacement. Make sure you keep your no-cd mod (it is a modified file called Sims.exe) in a separate folder, so that you can restore it later.
Also, you may want to try reinstalling the Sims (1) Complete Collection in compatibility mode as an administrator. Hey! I got the sims 1 complete collection to pull up, but when I get past the loading screen and into town it exits! Help!!!īe sure you are running Sims.exe in administrator mode and compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.
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In addition, Microsoft released an update for Windows Vista SP2 through Windows 8.1 that disables SafeDisc causing the same problems as in Windows 10. In Windows 10, SafeDisc is no longer supported so games needing it won't run. Why The Sims doesn't work is because it uses SafeDisc. Please see the thread for a possible workaround. Also, with Sims 2 Store edition, the fraternity in SimState University household won't load.Īlso please note that if you have Windows Vista SP2 though Windows 8.1, a security update can also prevent The Sims from running. I just got a new Windows 10 computer, and I have Sims 2 Store Edition on Origin, but that requires Sims 2 to first be installed. I also wish they would put the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection back on Origin. (I had no trouble installing Sims Complete Collection on Windows 7 when running as administrator and running in compatibility for Windows XP SP3.) By the way, the no-cd mod for Sims 1 doesn't work unless you have the game installed, and the only reliable way to install the game is to own the cd set. Because of these compatibility issues, I wish they would put the Sims Complete Collection on Origin, and update it so it will run on Windows 8 and 10.