@waterb0ttles , let's try this first and see if it solves the problem. I'm not sure if the Sims 2 folder has any CC/Mods in it, but we'll go ahead and set the game back to a vanilla state. Locate your Sims 2 folder (found Documents > EA Games > Sims 2) and move the folder to your Desktop. Do not copy and paste or create a shortcut, actually move the folder to your Desktop. Next, start up your game and see if it will play ok.
Please let me know if you can play after do this. If the game does start up, play for about a hour and make sure it seems to run ok.
