Re: Problems adding CC to Sims 2

     I removed any files that ended in anything other than .package, made sure no premade sims or houses were included (even removed furniture related CC just to be on the safe side) and the game still crashes as soon as it launches. I remove the download folder and Im able to play normally. Are script mods suppose to go into a different folder? I noticed script mods show up red on clean installer (downloaded that thinking it would help me but it wasnt much help). 

     When I bought it I thought I was buying the Complete game with all expansions because thats how it was advertized and it is a 4 disc set but I dont think thats what it actually is. Seeing as how hard it is to find working copies of these old games though, I didnt complain. The information in the game properties says:

Name: The Sims 2
Version: 1.0.0.1022
Build: ReleaseSRT-P

I don't know of any legit Complete collections for The Sims 2, aside from Ultimate Collection which was an Origin exclusive. If the seller said complete in their listing, it could have referred to everything being included in the box just like when it was new.

Regardless, if your game version is 1.0.0.1022 and the loading screen only shows The Sims 2 logo with the copyright notice saying 2004 under it, you only have the base game. Script mods also go into Downloads unless the creator says otherwise. I recommend checking if everything you have is base game compatible and, if it is but the game still crashes, to do a 50/50 search on your Downloads folder.

You can also check for any packs by looking for additional icons next to the neighborhood menu button in the top left, once you load a neighborhood. If you have any packs installed, there should be buttons for each EP's features, such as adding a University, Downtown, etc. even if they are greyed out.

@Simmy86 , if I remember correctly there was a base game release with 4 disks called Sims 2 Digital Deluxe which contained some items not found in the normal base game. If you only have the three original neighborhoods (Pleasantville, Veronaville and Strangeville) and no additional add on sub-neighborhoods (like Universitys, Downtown, vacation destinations) then you have the base game.