Sims 3 and Windows 8 - An Analysis
Hey guys, I'm really curious to why some people have no issues at all and others can't even start the game. It seems, that people with the 32 bit version have no issues, 64 bit seems to be a dif...
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- What version of Windows 8 are you running ?
Windows 8 Pro
- Do you have the 32 bit Version or the 64 bit one ?
64 bit
- Did you buy a new Computer and got Windows 8 on that or did you install it on your old machine ?
Upgraded a qualifying Win 7 machine - installed over the top of Win 7 including all apps and data, but have updated all drivers (and flashed the bios as recommended by Samsung for my model of laptop... eeek!)
- Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed ?
All
- What Patch level are you at (base game) ?
Current, have just installed Supernatural and updated to most recent in the process.
- Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added ?
Store yes, CC/mods no.
- Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those ?
no, not tried
- What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running ?
nVidia GT 650M - driver nVidia 306.97 dated 10/10/12
- What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
The game appears to be working, however if there is a specific aspect of the game you would like me to test let me know.
Windows 8 Pro
- Do you have the 32 bit Version or the 64 bit one ?
64 bit
- Did you buy a new Computer and got Windows 8 on that or did you install it on your old machine ?
Upgraded a qualifying Win 7 machine - installed over the top of Win 7 including all apps and data, but have updated all drivers (and flashed the bios as recommended by Samsung for my model of laptop... eeek!)
- Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed ?
All
- What Patch level are you at (base game) ?
Current, have just installed Supernatural and updated to most recent in the process.
- Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added ?
Store yes, CC/mods no.
- Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those ?
no, not tried
- What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running ?
nVidia GT 650M - driver nVidia 306.97 dated 10/10/12
- What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
The game appears to be working, however if there is a specific aspect of the game you would like me to test let me know.
