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KateFaulkner12
Seasoned Novice
2 months ago
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Sims 2 Legacy - Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error

I have been playing the Sims 2 Legacy perfectly fine, but today when I went to start it, I got a runtime error message. The error message says "this application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way". My copy is through steam.

Some fixes that I have tried:

  • Repairing Visual C++ files.
  • Uninstalling and Reinstalling Visual C++ files. 
  • Removing all mods and CC.
  • Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Sims 2.
  • Switching what drive I have my game installed to.

I will also attach the error message to this post. Please let me know how to fix this issue! Thank you!

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  • KateFaulkner12's avatar
    KateFaulkner12
    2 months ago

    I was able to fix the issue by completely deleting the Sims 2 Legacy folder in the Documents folder. I also added back my mods and previous save and I am able to play them.😃

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  • KateFaulkner12's avatar
    KateFaulkner12
    Seasoned Novice
    2 months ago

    I was able to fix the issue by completely deleting the Sims 2 Legacy folder in the Documents folder. I also added back my mods and previous save and I am able to play them.😃

  • siladria's avatar
    siladria
    New Novice
    2 months ago

    I am also having this error - will try the prescribed solution, but just wanted to confirm it as an issue. 

  • ZetaMonty's avatar
    ZetaMonty
    Rising Newcomer
    2 months ago

    I found that deleting the caches in the Docs folder also solves this issue. Sure would like to know what is causing this issue though, as having to delete cache all the time is pretty annoying

  • ShadowtheShepard's avatar
    ShadowtheShepard
    New Traveler
    15 days ago

    I have tried to follow along with your solution and I haven't found much luck. Went through ea help they weren't much help but I think my root issue is different as Im getting the issue with a old save from the ultimate collection were I will get the runtime error as soon as I zoom in or out

  • Kida123456's avatar
    Kida123456
    Seasoned Newcomer
    9 days ago

    I have tried everything listed above as well as what is listed as the fix for this. Nothing has fixed this error for me. It's sad because this only started happening after the, I believe 5th patch, that came out at the beginning of March.

    I wish I could go back to the patch 4 version of the Sims 2 Legacy when it was working without this error.

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