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Kales_A_Dales
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10 months ago
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Sims 2 won't launch "Some needed files were corrupted during the installation"

Hi! I just bought the Sims 2 rerelease, but when I tried to open the game I received an error: "Some needed files were corrupted during the installation" I have reinstalled the game multiple times a...
  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
    10 months ago

    Hi all,

    This issue was resolved in today's patch:

    • Addressed some situations related to the error “Some needed files were corrupted during the installation”

     

    If you're still experiencing this, please create a new thread so we can continue to investigate. Thank you! 

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marknkara
Seasoned Newcomer
10 months ago

Took me a while but here is what I did to work around this problem.  I’m running Windows 11 24H2 and Intel graphics.

I uninstalled all copies of the Visual C++ (I had 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015-2022).   I restarted and installed the x86 and x64 latest versions. Restarted again. 
I opened up the EA app and repaired the Sims 2 app. Closed it out and opened it again. It has run successfully since. I took a restore point just in case but my wife has been playing for hours now.  Good luck. 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

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    senpaichlo
    Newcomer
    10 months ago

    will uninstalling the visual c++ corrupt anything else on my computer? thanks!

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    7662188c49a4b8d9
    Seasoned Newcomer
    10 months ago

    Tried this but sadly still getting the same error... :-(

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      7662188c49a4b8d9
      Seasoned Newcomer
      10 months ago

      I am running Windows 10 though

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        flux88121
        Seasoned Novice
        10 months ago

        I'm certain the problem is with the files that form the game being corrupted rather than your PC being at the specification required. 

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