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Sazzle9488
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Sims 2 Re-release won't launch. Not compatible with 64 bit?

When I try to launch I just get this error message:

How do I fix this?

  • I have somehow fixed it.

    i saw a TikTok and followed these steps:

    • right clicked the shortcut
    • properties
    • run in compatabikity
    • windows xp version 3
    • run as administrator
    • apply
    • launch the game
    • click yes to the pop up of allow the game to make changes. 
      (I also have it set to run in windowed mode)

    I then launched it and it didn’t initially work initially. But as I bought it from epic I clicked the app in there which was asking me to “install” but suddenly my it launched the game. 

    hopefully this helps someone else. 

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  • I have somehow fixed it.

    i saw a TikTok and followed these steps:

    • right clicked the shortcut
    • properties
    • run in compatabikity
    • windows xp version 3
    • run as administrator
    • apply
    • launch the game
    • click yes to the pop up of allow the game to make changes. 
      (I also have it set to run in windowed mode)

    I then launched it and it didn’t initially work initially. But as I bought it from epic I clicked the app in there which was asking me to “install” but suddenly my it launched the game. 

    hopefully this helps someone else. 

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