installing sims 2 in order
Do I have to install the expansion packs in order ? what happens if I don't?
Here is the order that The Sims 2 should be installed in:
- The Sims 2™ (or Sims 2 Deluxe, Sims 2 Double Deluxe or Sims 2 Holiday Edition, whichever you have)
- University (or University Life Collection)
- Nightlife (disregard if you have Sims 2 Deluxe or Double Deluxe)
- Christmas Party Pack (US) OR Holiday Party Pack (UK)
- Open for Business or Best of Business Collection
- Family Fun Stuff or Fun with Pets Collection
- Glamour Life Stuff
- Pets (disregard if you have Fun with Pets Collection)
- Happy Holiday Stuff (Disregard if you have Sims 2 Holiday Edition)
- Seasons
- Celebration Stuff (disregard if you have Double Deluxe)
- H&M Fashion Stuff (disregard if you have Best of Business Collection)
- Bon Voyage
- Teen Style Stuff (disregard if you have University Life Collection)
- FreeTime
- Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff (disregard if you have Best of Business Collection)
- IKEA Home Stuff (disregard if you have University Life Collection)
- Apartment Life
- Mansion & Garden Stuff (disregard if you have Fun with Pets Collection)
Also, be sure to patch whenever you are prompted by the game to do so. You can find a link to the latest patch here: The Sims 2 (original) Patch Help
