Sims 2 Ultimate Collection CRASHING On Windows 8

Figured these out after downloading it on my Windows 8 laptop. 

1. Create a short cut for sims 2

          If you did not create a short cut here are steps:

          *This PC>OC(The option beside where you computer memory storage)>Program Files x86>Origin Games>The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection>Fun with               Pets> SP9>TSBin>Right click Sims2EP9.exe>Click Troubleshoot Compatibility 
**IF YOU HAVE A SHORT CUT, RIGHT CLICK ON THE SHORTCUT ON YOUR DESKTOP AND CLICK TROUBLESHOOT AS WELL. FOLLOW NEXT STEPS*

          *A pop up window should come and wait for it to load. Now click Troubleshoot Program

          *Let it load. Click "This program worked in earlier versions of windows..." etc. 
          *A screen should pop up and click "Windows 7"
          *Once it loads again then it will say it is set up to Windows 7. Now, click "Test Program" And do not close this window. 

ONCE YOU COMPLETE THIS PROCESS. MAKE SURE TO CREATE A SHORTCUT ON YOUR DESKTOP IF YOU DID NOT MAKE ONE ALREADY. 
       *To make a shortcut, just go back to the TSBin and right click Sims2EP9.exe and click "Create a Short Cut" 
       *It will make a short cut in that folder and once it does, all you need to do is drag that shortcut onto your desktop on the left menu or drag it outside of
        the documets folder on your desktop itself.

OPTION: Better compatibility for Windows 8 to stop lagging.
1. Run it in windowed mode
        *Right click on the short cut or go through the process of finding the TSBin (see up for instructions again).
        *Click Properties on the menu.
        *There will be a typing line on the pop up window that names the full name of that program
        *Put your cursor on it and go to the far end of the line after " 
        *Hit space bar once and type -w

        *This will run it in windowed mode. 

If you have any trouble or questions, just reply to this post. 

Long time Simmer,

Kim