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Trillest_Simmer
12 years ago

sims 2 ultimate collection incompatible with windows 8

I have tryed everything online and compatibility mode with windows 7 and both service packs and it still has horrible graphics and crashes. Ea plz do an update for the Sims 2 ultimate collection for w...
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rumbutter
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12 years ago

try this

  1. Find the Sims 2 UC Icon on your desktop
  2. Right click on it and choose properties
  3. Choose the tab compatility
  4. Click on the little tick in compatibilty mode and choose Windows XP (SP3) from the dropdown box.
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Trillest_Simmer
12 years ago
I don't have the compatibility tab PLUS I tryed running it in compatibility mode with windows 7 and the service packs. I have tryed EVERYTHING.
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    rumbutter
    Hero (Retired)
    12 years ago

    did you click on the properties tab on the shortcut icon for the sims 2 properties then clcik on the compability tab click apply click ok

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      Trillest_Simmer
      12 years ago
      I don't have a compatibility tab. O have troubleshoot compatibility and it still doesn't work
      • SimsLovinLycan's avatar
        SimsLovinLycan
        12 years ago

        Do your graphical glitches include a funky-looking coastline with no beach in your neighborhoods? If so, maybe this guide might help: http://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=5446

        If you've already tried the solutions listed there without any success, it could be a deeper problem.

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