Sims 2 Ultimate Collection with Windows 8.1?
So I got the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection on Origin and tried using the compatibility mode with Windows XP and Vista but neither are working. I have an Intel Hd Graphics 3000 and Windows 8.1. Really an...
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What error are you getting?
Try running it in compatibility for XP Service Pack 2 (NOT 3), and turning off compatibility mode altogether.
it wont let me change my compatability for Sims2EP9 which that is my launcher
but i can change them for TS2UPD , TS2UPD0 , TS2UPD16
- For anyone who is having difficulty changing the compatibility mode, when you right click the Sims 2 icon, instead of looking for it in Properties, look for an option that says Troubleshoot compatibility settings. I was able to change the settings and attempt running it in different compatibility modes, however it didnt help me at all. The game still crashes when I go into create a similar, or try to load a family, or build a house. I'm running either Windows 8 or 8.1 and I have Intel graphics 3000,as do many others. The game must not work on these kinds of computers, as it works on my sisters much more powerful laptop which is not running Windows 8 yet was built for games, so I guess it can handle it better?
Thank you so much for telling me how to run in compatibility mode for this game! I have been searching everywhere to find out how to do it. When i tried searching for it in properties, it wasn't there. But thank you so much!
An error that says the applicaiton has crashed and needs to terminate. I've tried XP and without compatibility too but no luck
I had that problem and it was fine when I switched to compatability mode (XP sp3). Maybe it's a problem with your grapics chip. Mine's an Intel HD 4000 and the screen blinks when I move the camera, walls vanish momentarily when I place furniture, and the water is all blocky. Since your graphics chip is worse than mine, perhaps it just can't handle the game.
I could play on a much worse computer than this, I know my chip is bad but it's ok with quite a few games. The graphics seem pretty good on mine, I think its the system, lots of people are complaining of the same problem as me and we dont have the same chips
