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Windows 10
So as a Windows 8 user, I have the option to upgrade to Windows 10. Has anyone done this? If you have, does Sims 2 still work? Thanks
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I haven't yet, but am wanting to upgrade and am kind of terrified of it at the same time. I'd be devastated if I couldn't play Sims 2, and when I first got my Windows 8 machine, I had to do a bunch of research and find a program that adjusts the graphic rules to get it to even work! So yeah, I am also interested in this question.
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Heard that Windows 10 has even more issues with trying to install Sims 2 on it than 8 did. Sometimes I wonder if it's even worth the effort to try to install an 8 year old game on a brand new OS. Feels kind of like talking in Sumerian to an English speaking computer sometimes.
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I had to do the same thing to get Sims 2 to work and can't even remember where I found instructions or how to do itTaube wrote:I haven't yet, but am wanting to upgrade and am kind of terrified of it at the same time. I'd be devastated if I couldn't play Sims 2, and when I first got my Windows 8 machine, I had to do a bunch of research and find a program that adjusts the graphic rules to get it to even work! So yeah, I am also interested in this question.
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My dad had an early access version of Windows 10, and I was able to install the full collection on it without any problems.
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Just in case it comes in handy again, I used the program linked at the top of this page, and the rest of the page has instructions that sometimes work for people. The same people are also doing a Windows 10 page, but I haven't tried any of that because I'm still too scared to update yet.nox wrote:I had to do the same thing to get Sims 2 to work and can't even remember where I found instructions or how to do it
Heather, that's good to know. I'm going to wait until there's a bit more information out there before I try it myself!
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Ohh haha you used the program, I followed the instructions. Thank you for the link!Taube wrote:Just in case it comes in handy again, I used the program linked at the top of this page, and the rest of the page has instructions that sometimes work for people. The same people are also doing a Windows 10 page, but I haven't tried any of that because I'm still too scared to update yet.nox wrote:I had to do the same thing to get Sims 2 to work and can't even remember where I found instructions or how to do it
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I updated to windows 10 without even considering what it would do to sims 2. (dumb me) Now it's stuck in 800x600 resolution. I've tried the instructions, but I can't seem to find the Tsdata folder, and therefore all the following files, to fix it. I tried using the program, but nothing.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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The links I posted were for problems with Windows 8, but the same site has a (more limited) thread for Windows 10 too. Is your graphics card Intel by any chance? They have a fix specifically for minimum resolution with an Intel card.
Otherwise, my TSData folder (the one that should be edited, anyway) is on the following filepath: Windows (C:) > Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection > Fun with Pets > SP9. Are you looking there or are you in the files in Documents? You also have to go to the latest EP/SP, which, if you have UC, is the one I listed above. If you already knew this, please forgive the repetition.
Otherwise, my TSData folder (the one that should be edited, anyway) is on the following filepath: Windows (C:) > Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection > Fun with Pets > SP9. Are you looking there or are you in the files in Documents? You also have to go to the latest EP/SP, which, if you have UC, is the one I listed above. If you already knew this, please forgive the repetition.
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Thanks. I was looking in documents instead of program files. I fail...
I tried all of the fixes that seemed applicable, but nothing worked. I think my game hates me.
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Aw, that sucks. I'm not computer-smart enough to be able to offer anything else, but if I come across anything, I'll be sure to post it. Sorry.
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I'm not that computer smart either. thanks for the help.
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Sorry Rosie, I wish I could actually help.
For what it's worth, I updated to Windows 10 this morning (on the reassurance from some source online that said I could revert back to 8 if I wanted to) and my copy of the TS2 UC works exactly as it did before, without a need to reinstall or anything.
I also had to work with fiddly resolution stuff when I installed it on my Windows 8 computer, but I can't remember what I did exactly to get it to work. However, it seems to have carried over with the game and not complained against the operating system.
For what it's worth, I updated to Windows 10 this morning (on the reassurance from some source online that said I could revert back to 8 if I wanted to) and my copy of the TS2 UC works exactly as it did before, without a need to reinstall or anything.
I also had to work with fiddly resolution stuff when I installed it on my Windows 8 computer, but I can't remember what I did exactly to get it to work. However, it seems to have carried over with the game and not complained against the operating system.
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Rose! It's good to see you back here, and now I understand why you haven't been updating your stories. Yikes. That's awful.
I sure hope you manage to make it work for you, again. Do you know any local computer-savvy friends? I'd send my nephew over to visit you, but you're probably not in Texas, are you?
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