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mate54
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4 years ago

Re: Sims 2 DVD Rom crashing

@stitchandtigger 

One instance where I noticed this in my game was a failed base game patch, which corrupted one of the core game files and prevented lots from loading. You have physical copies of the game, so that might be a possible cause of the issue.

Since you have all Expansion Packs, please let me know if you updated each and every one of them, including the base game. For every patch, you should have got a message that says it was completed successfully. Please note that not all patches are included on disks, and you might have to look for them on sites such as Mod the Sims or SimsVIP.

To check if your base game patch has crashed, please check the base game's objects.package file; that one usually gets corrupted during a failed update. It should be located in C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSData\Res\Objects\ if you installed the game in the default location. There should only be one file in that folder.

Aside from this, let me know if you have used Graphics Rules Maker, and, if you did, which settings you applied.

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  • stitchandtigger's avatar
    stitchandtigger
    4 years ago

    Having issues with these reply's.

    Thank you for your reply, By patch do you mean the 4gb patch? or something else?

    The only files in my objects folder are "objects (2021_04_16 21_32_17 UTC),package" and "objects.package" 

    As for my Graphics ruler i have a attached a picture of what it is set at.

  • mate54's avatar
    mate54
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    4 years ago
    @stitchandtigger By patches I am referring to game updates that EA released for the game (bug fixes, etc.). They were available on The Sims 2 website before it was closed, and are now available on Mod the Sims and SimsVIP.

    You're saying that the Objects folder has more than one file? That is a symptom of a failed patch and that's why you cannot load into any lots. The file is corrupt and the game can't read it.

    As for Graphics Rules Maker, some settings should be tweaked, but you should leave that until after every applicable game patch has been installed.

    Let me know if you need help installing EA's patches.
  • stitchandtigger's avatar
    stitchandtigger
    4 years ago

    This is turning into a rabbit hole!

    So the patches wouldn't work on the game as there was a problem with the original file's. The solution was to uninstall and reinstall! Which i have done, but due to issue's have used both the auto install and the copy disc and auto install options. Both are leaving me with "you are running the wrong version of The sims 2. Please run Blah instead" Blah has changed a couple of times after different installations.

    I have also ran the Patches I got from Mod the sims website and a patch TS2 Update. 

    If I was less stubborn I would give up!

  • Tremayne4260's avatar
    Tremayne4260
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    4 years ago

    @stitchandtigger , here's something I've found works great. Ok, unistall Sims 2 once more. Next thing to do is to install just the base game and patch it. Start up the game and see if everything runs ok. Repeat for next Expansion/Stuff pack. (I know time consuming). However, this will insure that your game is properly patched. Finally, patch with the 4GB patch which should help the game to run better and Graphics Rule Maker as well. Graphics Rule Maker can be found on SimsNetwork. Make sure to get the latest version as this will allow the game to recognize newer graphics cards and allow the game to run more smoothly. 

  • stitchandtigger's avatar
    stitchandtigger
    4 years ago

    Well there in is the issues, every time i try and start the base game I get "you are running the wrong version of The sims 2. Please run Blah instead" Blah changes almost every time, and it's symbols I'm unsure how to type!

  • stitchandtigger's avatar
    stitchandtigger
    4 years ago

    Unsure if it's related but when I try and uninstall the Sims 2 I get "you currently have one or more expansion packs installed. you must uninstall all expansion packs before uninstalling the sims 2." But I have already uninstalled all expansions and none are available on my system to uninstall.!

  • Tremayne4260's avatar
    Tremayne4260
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    4 years ago

    @stitchandtigger , have you moved your Sims 2 folder from Documents? If not, move it to your Desktop as it could be interfering with the install. 

    I also have an alternative method of installing the game that may work. Let me know if you'd like instructions on how.

  • stitchandtigger's avatar
    stitchandtigger
    4 years ago

    I would like an alternative way please.

    Though I think the issues lies with not being able to uninstall it? But I'm not the expert.

    I have moved the folder (now, thank you) but still get the same message.

  • mate54's avatar
    mate54
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    4 years ago
    @stitchandtigger If you're not able to uninstall the game, try a program such as Revo Uninstaller or CCleaner which can help you remove registry references that might remain after uninstalling the game. That way you'll have a clean slate when you install again.

    Also, to patch the base game, University and Nightlife, you will need a program called GrumpyLoader (also available on Mod the Sims) to be able to avoid crashing that corrupts the files.
  • Hazy3590's avatar
    Hazy3590
    9 months ago

    What do you mean by patch it after you install it? What specific patch do you mean

  • Tremayne4260's avatar
    Tremayne4260
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    9 months ago

    @Hazy3590 , there are a couple of patches that were released for the game. There is the 4GB patch as well as patches for the different EPs. You can find them if you do a Google search for them.

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