The Sims 2 Windows 7-10 Fixes
It's not uncommon to have problems with The Sims 2 on Windows 7, 8, 8.5, and 10. I've had all of these versions of windows and had trouble running The Sims 2 on all of them. The Sims 2 is my favorite ...
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"lovekelseydawn;c-15791831" wrote:
Wow guys, I'm really excited I've found this thread! I have been besides myself trying to figure out a fix! I sincerely hope ya'll will be able to help me with this, seeing as EA has been less than helpful.
I have downloaded Ultimate Collection through Origin. It was working perfectly fine up until about a month and a half ago. It worked one day, and then wouldn't load the next! I run the program as administrator, it opens in my processes, but never actually launches. It just hangs there forever.
I have tried repairing, reinstalling, everything I could think of. I also have the discs, and was able to install; unfortunately, the same issue occurred that way.
I've been considering using a sandbox to install Windows Vista, but I really don't want to go through learning all of that if there's an easier fix out there.
I greatly appreciate any assistance or ideas you can provide. I'm so upset; sims 2 is my absolute favorite series.
First try this. Follow these instructions.
Go to "Run" or press Windows + R then type "regedit" and open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then select SOFTWARE
For 32-Bit: Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click on the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.
For 64-Bit: Open "Wow6432Node" then Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will be solved.
Before: The Sims 2™ Ultimate Collection
After: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
Hopefully that should take care of the problem for you. :)
If that doesn't do it, you can also remove Securom from your computer, and game. Follow the instructions on this site.
http://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=6688
Be sure to do ALL 3 steps. Usually Securom won't stop your game from launching, but it can especially on 10.
Try those things and test it out. Have you downloaded the graphics rules for your graphics card yet?
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