Screen doesn't fit..

Change the size in the game, first check your screen resolution(computer properties?) and then in the sims go to options and there screen size/resolution on the first options page and change it to the right size. I had the same problem a week ago with my new windows 8.1 laptop 😕mileyhappy:

My problem is the same and when i change the settings on the game the sims are streched out and the town is looks as if it should be bigger.

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@aimee123pickles wrote:

I just  got a new laptop (Windows 8.1) and downloaded all my Sims from my origin and then when I went into the game my screen size wasn't fitting and there were black sides. What do I do??!

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Take a look at this link and see if it helps: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/ISSUE-Sims-3-Minimizing/td-p/3230209

You're probably not choosing the appropriate resolution. Make sure it's one that's recommended.