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chloenarcisse12's avatar
2 years ago

The Sims2 Ultimate Collection PACKAGE file type

Hello.  I was given the The Sims2 Ultimate Collection many years ago after having issues with the CD versions of the game and Origin tech support said that will be my only option. With that being said, the EA replaced Origin some years now so I can only access the Ultimate Collection now through the EA app. I recently was forced to get a new laptop with Windows 11. The EA app installed successfully and I'm able to set up my neighbourhoods, et cetera, but I'm having an issue now with installing custom content using winRAR, which I've used for years on XP and Windows 10, but now the same contents are not being recognised by the game. I did the regular stuff which is to go to Documents folder, then to EA Games and then to The Sims2 Ultimate Collection, then create a Downloads folder. The content downloaded there are showing up as PACKAGE file type and the icon for each item looks like a white or blank page. Can you assist me in this regard? I would greatly appreciate some feedback because playing without CCs after using it for more years than I can count will be really horrible, seeing that I spend the majority of my time building neighbourhoods and houses.

Can anyone help?

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  • jpkarlsen's avatar
    jpkarlsen
    Hero (Retired)
    2 years ago

    @chloenarcisse12 

    That is normal. Notice that you can NOT use Mods/CC made for Sims 3/4. Follow the instructions on how to install the mods made for sims 2 from where you got them.

  • @chloenarcisse12 The blank icon is normal for PACKAGE files and they seem to be installed correctly in the screenshot.

    However, I have tracked down the CC set and it says that roof trims require the main Bespoke Build set to function. Do you have that installed as well?

    Either way, you want to make sure that CC is enabled in Game Options. Catalogs Display Custom Content should be set to On. Once you click on the CC star in the same menu, next to Display Custom Content Dialog at Startup, the popup should say that custom objects are enabled; if not, enable them and restart the game.

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