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kamra1961
6 years ago

help just got windows 10

my daughter just built me a nice new gaming computer and we put windows 10 home on it. I have still been with windows 7 on my old computer. So I download Origin on new computer and download my Sims 2 ult. just fine, but when I go hit play it instead of running it turns my desktop icons large and freezes up the whole computer. I tried looking on search for the answer but was not finding one. Moist was saying runs great on 10, so I don't know what to do. Might there be something yells I need to download on my new computer to run it besides Origin? Or do I need to try re-install again? I pray this is an easy fix. Thanks everyone ahead of time for just looking at this and even more for any help.
  • Cinebar's avatar
    Cinebar
    6 years ago
    You will have to install and use the Graphics Rule Maker just like you did in Windows 7. Lots of threads here to reexplain how to set the config file how it needs to be.
  • Kelleygirl's avatar
    Kelleygirl
    6 years ago
    I just went through the same thing @kamra19610 . Had to do a couple of searches online but like Cinebar said, had to install Graphics Rule Maker and learned how to change my screen resolution.
    This helped: https://simscommunity.info/2016/04/27/the-sims-2-setting-up-the-resolution-windowed-mode-smooth-edges-sim-shadows/
    as well as this: https://pleasantsims.com/sims-2-windows-10/
    Runs like a dream now, better than originally.

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