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Kales_A_Dales
Seasoned Newcomer
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...
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    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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xkymarie
Seasoned Newcomer
10 months ago

I found a solution that helped me so it might help you!!!

I tried downloading it on 2 other computers (shared ones at my house) to no avail. Same error. However, I downloaded it onto my main computer (where I am an admin and the only account) and I had no more error! Although, it had a resolution bug but that was fixed by going onto the EA launcher then advanced startup and typing -w for windowed mode. So it was the simplest fix for me that went right over my head. 

TLDR - Download it as an Administrator and add windowed mode option -w onto advanced startup in the game properties. 

I hope it helps bc i know how frustrating it was!!!

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surferosa7
Seasoned Newcomer
10 months ago

xkymarieThank you so much!!!!! Reinstalled it on the admin account on my pc and it worked!!!

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