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wuts_ur_problem
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25 days ago
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Can't Get Activation Window back for the Sims 2

Hello!
I went to play the Sims 2 for the first time in a few months and had a window pop up (picture below) and closed it because I've played for multiple hours on this PC already and figured I didn't need to activate it again.  Welp, turns out I did need to because now the game won't work and I can't get the activation window to pop back up again.  I've uninstalled/reinstalled both game and the EA app itself.  I have to uninstall the game through my OS (Windows) though, as it won't let me uninstall through the EA app for some reason.  I'm really hoping someone is able to help!  Thanks!

 

  • I didn't have any error windows, it would try and load then close itself out.  I found a fix though! I did what is mentioned in the link below and I got it working again. :)

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-The-Sims-Games/Workaround-Running-The-Sims-2-on-Modern-PCs/m-p/12239640#M20866

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  • wuts_ur_problem The game should activate automatically without requiring login on this window; do you get any error messages when you try to start the game?

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    wuts_ur_problem
    Seasoned Newcomer
    17 days ago

    I didn't have any error windows, it would try and load then close itself out.  I found a fix though! I did what is mentioned in the link below and I got it working again. :)

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-The-Sims-Games/Workaround-Running-The-Sims-2-on-Modern-PCs/m-p/12239640#M20866

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