I also have this issue and I've been searching forums for the last two days for a solution! Graphics Rule Maker is also unhappy with this, saying "can not save back-up files. aborting" and I have no idea how to get around it. I've also tried all different compatibility modes and deleting .cache files, and I still can't even get The Sims Life Stories to run successfully. I get the start-up screen with the logo, then I get the message saying it's crashed OR I get a "please insert proper DVD-ROM and try again."
However, I have been able to run The Sims UC just fine with GRM. So it doesn't make sense to me that I can get the Sims 2 base game running just fine, but the spin off won't even start.
Note: I have the digital download of The Sims 2 UC through Origin, and my problem is with The Sims Life Stories *disk*.
(I'm locked out of the sims forums due to a mysterious unknown password so I can't post on there. If anyone has any insight for me too, that'd be great!)
@mate54I ran as admin and was able to save changes, but the game still won't run. It's still not recognizing that the proper disk is in. My disk is in really good condition, only one small scratch on it. Any other thoughts on what to do?
UPDATE: I figured out the problem was I was running in compatibility mode with the wrong version of windows. I just tried compatibility with Windows 8 and the game started up instantly!
