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 ?
8.1
- Do you have the 32 bit Version or the 64 bit one ?
64
- Did you buy a new Computer and got Windows 8 on that or did you install it on your old machine ?
new computer that came with 8, and I updated to 8.1
- Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed ?
All except for Future as I don't own it. Yet.
- What Patch level are you at (base game) ?
1.63
- Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added ?
not at the moment
- Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those ?
did not try
- What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running ?
Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver Version 10.18.10.3379
- What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
The graphics look great and game runs well except for 2 large black bars on either side of screen. When I try to adjust the resolution (fullscreen) or make it windowed mode, the screen goes dark, blinks and then returns to the original screen.
I have tried to reset the compatibility to either XP or 7, but then it either freezes or just gives me a screen with a large white line, no picture and music. I also tried the DEP option to no avail.
For me as for right now, when I want to play my game without the black bars, I adjust my pc resolution to a lower setting and make it full screen. It makes the game a little stretchy, but I'd rather have it like that than the alternative.
Here's hoping a patch will come out to fix this...
8.1
- Do you have the 32 bit Version or the 64 bit one ?
64
- Did you buy a new Computer and got Windows 8 on that or did you install it on your old machine ?
new computer that came with 8, and I updated to 8.1
- Which of the EPs/SPs do you have installed ?
All except for Future as I don't own it. Yet.
- What Patch level are you at (base game) ?
1.63
- Do you have any Store content or CC/mods added ?
not at the moment
- Did you try out any of the beta/consumer preview versions and did you have any issues with those ?
did not try
- What graphic card do you have and which driver version are you running ?
Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver Version 10.18.10.3379
- What symptoms are you seeing (try to be as detailed as possible)
The graphics look great and game runs well except for 2 large black bars on either side of screen. When I try to adjust the resolution (fullscreen) or make it windowed mode, the screen goes dark, blinks and then returns to the original screen.
I have tried to reset the compatibility to either XP or 7, but then it either freezes or just gives me a screen with a large white line, no picture and music. I also tried the DEP option to no avail.
For me as for right now, when I want to play my game without the black bars, I adjust my pc resolution to a lower setting and make it full screen. It makes the game a little stretchy, but I'd rather have it like that than the alternative.
Here's hoping a patch will come out to fix this...
