Re: Original Sims 2 CD/code not working

I am having the same issue. I just bought a brand new copy on sims 2 double deluxe in original packaging. But when I type the registration code iy says its not valid. I would be more than happy to prove my purchase or whatever is required. 

@BabuGnoosh , if you are trying to register the game in Origin, it will not work. The game is no longer available for either purchase or free on Origin and EA Customer Support cannot add it to your account even with proof of purchase.

Since you bought the CD/DVD version if you computer does not have a disk drive, you will need to purchase an external disk drive to be able to install the game. Once you have the disk drive, please post again if you are having problems installing the game.

I am using a physical copy of the game, I'm not using origin. I have a disk drive, I get get it to start the istallation, I choose english then it asks for the registration number. I've typed it in the correct code displayed on the manual, several times, and I keep getting an "invalid" message. 

@BabuGnoosh , here are some instructions that will hopefully allow you to install the game. 

1) Insert your Sims 2 CD/DVD into your disk drive. Open up your local hard drive.

2) Go to File, New Folder and name this folder "Disk Images."

3) Go into the "Disk Images" folder and create another folder called "Disk1." If you're installing a version of The Sims 2 or an expansion/stuff pack with multiple disks, create folders for each disk. Label them "Disk2," "Disk3" and "Disk4." *Note*  It's important you do not put a space in between "Disk" and the number you use.

4) Open up "My Computer" and select your Sims 2 CD. If the autorun comes up, cancel it as well as the installation.

5) Right-click The Sims 2 CD. Click "Explore." Make sure you can see and read the contents of the disk.

6) Click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window and choose "Select All." You can also press CTRL+A.

7) Click on the "Edit" tab again and select "Copy." CTRL+C also works.

8) Head into your "Disk1" folder. Go to the "Edit" tab and select "Paste." CTRL+V works as well. Continue until you've copied and pasted the information from all the disks into their appropriate folders.

9) Find the autorun file in the "Disk1" folder and double click it. This should install the game as normal. When you are finished, you can delete the "Disk Images" folder.

Tips

If you encounter any file transfer errors when copying and pasting, try cleaning your disk. If that fails, your disk is either scratched or corrupted.