The Sims 1 and windows 8?
So I know there are compatibility issues with WIndows 8 for just about everything, but I just loaded the original Sims "double deluxe" version on my Windows 8 laptop and it works perfectly. However, ...
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I think you might mean sims 2 double deluxe but if not then disregard this whole answer. You can download DD from the net for free just type in sims2 double deluxe free and bobs your uncle. If you really want to download them all from your discs then you might be out of luck with that one. I know because I tried every thing I could think of on my laptop with discs and nothing worked. So I downloaded windows 10 for free (until july and then it's 99.00 I think dollars, not pounds). Eight is not the problem as much as 8.1 which automatically downloads itself if you don't. Make sure you have what you think you do. Chances are if you do get the game on your laptop you won't be able to open it to play. Don't know why. And yes I do play with them all. I love sims just not to crazy about 4.
