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mandyssims93's avatar
6 years ago

Help! Can't get The Sims to install on Windows 10.

Hey all, I recently bought The Sims Deluxe Edition with the CDs. I try to install the first disc but nothing comes up for me... I can't get the installer to run at all. I have tried googling the answer but only find a solution to the problem if you have the game already installed...

Please help me!

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  • "Atomictoyrobot;c-17320235" wrote:
    How did you actually get the game installed though? every "solution" the people have the game already installed on their machine. Mine wont even install from a manual Setup.exe


    Hi, you need to run the setup in compatibility mode if I remember correctly. Windows 98 was the compatibility mode I used I think. It has been awhile since I did it.

    Right-click (or press and hold) the setup file and select Properties from the drop-down menu. Select the Compatibility tab. Under Compatibility mode, check the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode for and select the appropriate version of Windows from the drop-down list.

    This should let you install it but not open it. Once you install base game and all expansions follow the youtube video.

    I hope that helps.
  • JenNGor's avatar
    JenNGor
    Seasoned Rookie
    6 years ago
    I know i got the wrong comment to discuss but the mods i downloaded doesnt pop up I need help. thanks!!!

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