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Offline hokadk47

New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« on: December 22, 2022, 07:55:17 PM »
Hi guys.

I finally got a new PC and want to install Sims 2 from my old discs. I have all expansion packs.

Does any of you know where to find a good guide for this exercise ? (windows 10 or 11)

So far I have installed the base package and it is working fine, but I can only choose 800x600.
I have tried to install University and Nightlife as well, both finished to 100% but then backed out last minute.

I know this is not the right place to ask, but I don't know where else to put it.

Thanks in advance - and Merry Christmas.

Kind regards, Helle
 

Offline HugeLunatic

Re: New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2022, 09:00:32 PM »
For disks you'll most likely need to use grumpy loader.   

https://modthesims.info/t/500523

Once you have all installed you will want to use Graphics Rule Maker to fix resolution and texture memory.
 
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Offline hokadk47

Re: New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2022, 12:54:09 PM »
I have never heard about Grumpy Loader before - thank you so much, I will try this.

Kind regards, Helle
 

Offline hokadk47

Re: New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2023, 09:44:08 PM »
Just a small update: I have now finally installed all my CDs successfully an I have played the game for some hours without any issues. I still need to adjust graphics though.

So until now it has been a success and I really enjoy the speed and the screen solution of my new computer.

Next step will be the graphics rule maker.

Kind regards, Helle
 

Offline hokadk47

Re: New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2023, 03:48:52 PM »
Hi guys.

Everything is working now. I am thrilled to finally being able to create again.
Thanks for helping.
 
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Offline HugeLunatic

Re: New PC - how to get Sims2 installed and working ?
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2023, 07:08:07 PM »
This is excellent news Helle!

 


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