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
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?
I bought a new desktop with Windows 8 installed.
Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed?
For now, I have the base game and World Adventures installed.
What Patch level are you at (base game)?
1.42
Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added?
Yes. All of them.
Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those?
No.
What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running?
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630. Not sure about the driver version.
What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
I actually just wanted to say that I have not had any issues with the game so far. No crashes, errors, or anything. I made sure to turn off DEP for all the applications as well as download the super patch. I heard that WA was not compatible with Windows 8 but it's working fine for me. I tested out China for 3 days and apart from some minor freezing, it was all good. I'll update this as I go, as I'm planning to install all the EPs and SPs.
Anything else you like to add.
I have 32 GB of RAM.
Edit: I installed High-End Loft, Ambitions, Fast Lane, Late Night, Outdoor Living, Generations, Town Life, Pets, Master Suite, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons and still no issues with starting up the game or playing it. Also I need to add that I've put in my 8 generation, 49 week legacy family and town, and still it plays fine.
Windows 8
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?
I bought a new desktop with Windows 8 installed.
Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed?
For now, I have the base game and World Adventures installed.
What Patch level are you at (base game)?
1.42
Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added?
Yes. All of them.
Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those?
No.
What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running?
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630. Not sure about the driver version.
What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
I actually just wanted to say that I have not had any issues with the game so far. No crashes, errors, or anything. I made sure to turn off DEP for all the applications as well as download the super patch. I heard that WA was not compatible with Windows 8 but it's working fine for me. I tested out China for 3 days and apart from some minor freezing, it was all good. I'll update this as I go, as I'm planning to install all the EPs and SPs.
Anything else you like to add.
I have 32 GB of RAM.
Edit: I installed High-End Loft, Ambitions, Fast Lane, Late Night, Outdoor Living, Generations, Town Life, Pets, Master Suite, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons and still no issues with starting up the game or playing it. Also I need to add that I've put in my 8 generation, 49 week legacy family and town, and still it plays fine.
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