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Anonymous
11 years ago
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Sims 2 Ultimate Collection: Low Disc Space?

So, I recently downloaded Sims 2  to my Origin library (it being free and all) but I'm having issues running it.  It continues to tell me I'm low on disk space (I'm only using 173 GB of 477 GB) and  ...
  • bluishpenta's avatar
    bluishpenta
    11 years ago

    Go to "Run" or press Windows + R then type "regedit" and open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then select SOFTWARE

    For 32-Bit: Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click on the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.

    For 64-Bit: Open "Wow6432Node" then Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.

    Before: The Sims 2™ Ultimate Collection

    After: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection

    Enjoy!

bluishpenta's avatar
bluishpenta
11 years ago

Go to "Run" or press Windows + R then type "regedit" and open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then select SOFTWARE

For 32-Bit: Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click on the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.

For 64-Bit: Open "Wow6432Node" then Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.

Before: The Sims 2™ Ultimate Collection

After: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection

Enjoy!

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    Thanks a million bluishpenta! Your solution works like a charm! It also solves the program termination problem and the missing files in Documents are back.😕mileyvery-happy:

    I can't believe this little evil trademark sign is the culprit of all the compatibility problems in Windows 8.1...😕mileyfrustrated:

    • sims2wizard's avatar
      sims2wizard
      11 years ago

      Actually I have tried this soultion, I was all excited and actually got very far in "Create a family" but as soon as I clicked on 5 for Clothing this window came up saying "The program has crashed. The program will now terminate" Some times a different window comes up saying "The sims 2 EP 6 has stopped working, windows is searching for a solution" and that little green bar stays running. When I am connected to the internet the Sims simply won't run. This is the case with sims 2 base game + Expansions.

      When I am connected to the internet, I can't even get onto the game, as soon as I launch the thing to press play I get:
      "The sims 2 Launcher has stopped working windows is searching for a solution"

      CAN SOMEONE FROM EA PLEASE BOTHER TO HELP US. THIS IS SOOOOO RIDICULOUS. This is not the only Forum were people are complaining and lots of people prefer sims 2. More new rubbish sims keep coming out like the 4, when most prefer the 2. Can some one please help us? This is very irritating.

  • JaeeMarieee's avatar
    JaeeMarieee
    7 years ago

    I don’t have the ultimate collection so would I do this for mansion and garden then since that’s the highest game I have ?? 

    • Tremayne4260's avatar
      Tremayne4260
      Hero
      6 years ago

      @JaeeMarieee , follow the directions in the second post on the first page of this thread. And yes, you would do this for Mansion and Garden since that is the most recent Expansion/Stuff pack you have.

      • MsBikasa's avatar
        MsBikasa
        5 years ago

        I am experiencing the same problem. I don't have "ultimate collection" but The Sims 2 Pets and etc. I deleted the TM on all of them and there is no change. I am stuck, since this is a brand new PC and there is virtually nothing on it

  • jaggaming8's avatar
    jaggaming8
    6 years ago

    There isn't an Ultimate collection there are folders for all the version like The Sims 2 Pets or The Sims 2 University or The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden etc

    From which should I remove the "™" logo?

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