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tercy1975
Rising Novice
2 days ago

Still having issues - Sims 2000 bundle

I am still having issues with the sims legacy bundle not opening. When I try, I get the 'no Vulkan device detected' message. I have tried looking to uninstall OpenCL and OpenCG and I don't have them installed and when I look for the vulkaninfo, my laptop tells me that there is no info to be displayed. I have (attempted-- not sure I did it right) to update my drivers.  I installed the update, still the same message. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the game. Still the same message.  I am using the EA launcher. 

I have included my dxdiag info and 

7 Replies

  • Gotist's avatar
    Gotist
    Seasoned Novice
    2 days ago

    It sounds like your system is likely not vulkan compatible. What is your graphics device and os?

  • tercy1975's avatar
    tercy1975
    Rising Novice
    2 days ago

    Graphics device is : Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-5005U CPU @ 2.00GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.0GHz

    OS:  Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 22621) (22621.ni_release.220506-1250)

  • Gotist's avatar
    Gotist
    Seasoned Novice
    2 days ago

    It should be vulkan compatible if it's got intel hd 5500 integrated like I'm assuming 

  • Gotist's avatar
    Gotist
    Seasoned Novice
    2 days ago

    After looking around, that claim may be dubious. It's supposed to be vulkan compatible on windows but the thread linked below seems to indicate that it's only vulkan compatible with Linux. 

     

    https://www.reddit.com/r/vulkan/comments/siybwq/vulkan_refusing_to_work_on_an_intel_hd_graphics/

  • tercy1975's avatar
    tercy1975
    Rising Novice
    2 days ago

    Thanks again for your reply! 
    Mine is an Intel HD Graphics 5005 and it is not Vulkan compatible. 

    **EDITED: I was wrong! Mine is the 5500 series but its still not Vulkan compatible

  • tercy1975  The HD Graphics 5500 is Vulkan-compatible, but may not be compatible with Sims 1, which lists the newer HD Graphics 620 as the minimum requirement.  So unless you have another computer to play on, you may need to cut your losses and get a refund.

    Still, you can keep an eye on the master thread for a general fix to the Vulkan error, and when one exists, test the game again yourself.  Even though you're under the minimum requirement, the game might still work on your system once this particular error is cleared up.

    Sims 1 Legacy Still not opening despite 2/6 update | EA Forums - 11872708

  • Gotist's avatar
    Gotist
    Seasoned Novice
    5 hours ago

    It's vulkan compatible with linux

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