Sims 2 Problem Solving Part Deux
This thread is for all Sims 2 Problems that involve getting the game to work. If you wish to post in this thread then you MUST read the following information. Any person who does not read this information and posts for help will be utterly and totally ignored.
This thread is for all Sims 2 Problems that involve getting the game to work.
If you wish to post in this thread then you MUST read the following information. Any person who does not read this information and posts for help will be utterly and totally ignored.....unless you decide to give the people who help money in return for their services.
If you know what kind of computer you have (how much memory, HD space, video card, processor, etc) then post these if you can.
If you do not then AFTER you have read the below information then you should use DXDIAG to discover your video card information.
To report your processor information then:
Go to Start
Go to Run
Type in MSINFO32
Click on System Summary
Right-Click System Summary
Go to Save as Text File
Save the file and post the results to this forum.
The Sims 2 Video Card Problems
Video cards supported with the Sims 2
ATI Radeon Series (7000 or better)
- Radeon 7000/VE Series (no Hardware T&L, 2.0 GHz Processor needed)
- 7200, 7500
- 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500
- 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800
- X300, X600, X800
Nvidia Quadro Series
- Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
Nvidia GeForce Series (GeForce 2 or better)
- GeForce2
- GeForce3, 3 Ti
- GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440
- GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950
- GeForce 6600, 6800
Intel Extreme Graphics (no Hardware T&L, 2.0 GHz Processor needed)
- 82845, 82865, 82915
Users of the Intel Extreme Graphics series or the Radeon VE series will need a 2Ghz processor as these cards don't support T&L.
List of unsupported video cards
ATI Rage Fury
Matrox Millennium G400
Matrox Millennium G550
NVIDIA Riva TNT2
Matrox Parhelia
ST Micro KYRO
S3 DeltaChrome S8
SiS 315
Trident Blade XP
SiS Xabre 400
XGI Volari
Go to these places for the latest drivers for your video card or motherboard:
Asus: www.asus.com
ATI = www.ati.com
Creative Labs: www.creative.com
Guillemot: www.guillemot.com
Hercules: www.hercules.com
Intel = www.intel.com
Matrox = www.matrox.com
Nvidia = www.nvidia.com
MicroStar: www.msi.com.tw
PNY: www.pny.com
PowerVR = www.powervr.com
S3 = www.s3graphics.com
Sapphire: www.sapphiretech.com
or whoever manufacturers your computer download the latest video card and motherboard drivers.
To check what kind of video card you have:
Click "Start"
Go to "Run"
Type in "DXDIAG"
Go to the "Display" Tab
Note "Name" and "Manufacturer"
Error: "Failed to find any Direct X 9.0c compatible grapics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have Direct X 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate."
1. Click Start->Run, in the open box write "dxdiag", without quotes.
Go to the Display tab.
Check DDI version. If less than 9 then you may need a new graphics card that supports DirectX 9.0C.
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041004/vga_charts-02.html
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/index.html
2.Set the display to 16-bit color. To make this change, follow these steps:
a. Click on the Start menu and select Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on Display.
If using Microsoft Windows* XP: Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel, "Switch to Classic View" if the category view is shown, and then double-click on Display.
b. Select the Settings tab.
c. Change the Color Quality (Color Depth) to 16-bit color.
3. Run the game with the -w switch which forces the game to run in a window. To add this switch, follow these steps:
a. Right-click on the The Sims 2 game and left-click on Properties. You can do this either on the game's shortcut on the desktop or on the game's entry in the Start menu.
b. Add a space and -w to the end of the Target field, so that it looks like this:
"C:\Program Files\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w
Note: The actual path may vary depending on where the game was installed. Make sure that the -w goes outside the quotation marks and that there is a space between the last quotation mark and the -w.
c. Click OK.
4. Windows may not have Hardware Acceleration enabled.
Click on Start.
Click on Run...
Type dxdiag into the box.
Click OK.
Click on the Display tab.
Find the DirectX Features box.
The first feature is DirectDraw Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The second feature is Direct3D Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The third feature is AGP Texture Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
Once all three are enabled, close the window.
You may also need to do the following:
Windows 9x:
Click Start, select Settings and choose Control Panel.
Double-click the System icon. The System Properties will open.
Click the Performance tab.
Click the Graphics button. The Advanced Graphics Settings window will appear.
Locate the hardware acceleration adjustment bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
Move it to Full.
For the new setting to take effect, click OK and restart the computer when prompted.
Launch and use the program.
Windows XP/2000:
Close programs and all windows and return to the desktop.
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display Properties will open.
Click the Settings tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Click the Troubleshoot tab. A window will open with the display adapter type identified on the title bar.
Locate the hardware acceleration adjustment bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
Move it to Full
For the new setting to take effect, click Apply and then click OK.
Click OK again to close the Display Properties window.
Launch and use the program.
NOTE: If the issue remains, repeat the above procedure and move the hardware acceleration slide bar to the left one additional position. (Do not select the NONE setting, which is the setting to the far left.)
5. You may have a corrupted install of DirectX
On the Sims 2 CD/DVD in the DirectX Folder.
Copy the dsetup.dll to:
\Windows\System for Windows 9x
or
\Windows\System32 for Windows XP. (WINNT for 2000)
Try reinstalling DirectX from the Sims 2 CD/DVD if this does not work.
If the DirectX install errors out then try copying the DirectX folder to your computer and installing DirectX from there.
6. Q: Why does the game crash at 'Blurring Reality Lines' in the loading screen?
A: This is usually caused by an error with your video card. First, verify that your video card is compatible with The Sims 2. You need (at minimum) a T&L-capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM.
7. Sims 2 may hav problems with odd refresh rates. Try forcing your display to 60hz. Also disable or uninstall any refresh rate changing programs.
The Sims 2 CD/DVD Problems
Error: "CD/DVD emulation software has been detected. Please disable all CD/DVD emulation software and re start the game"
1. Uninstall virtual drive software. (CloneCD/Alcohol/Daemon Tools)
You may also have to delete the registry keys for these programs manually.
2. Patches needed to fix CD/DVD problems:
For Windows 9x - Install the latest DCOM
http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/download.asp
For Windows XP - Install the Safedisc Patch
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=35831
For Windows 2000 - Install the Safedisc Patch
http://www.macrovision.com/products/safedisc/downloads.shtml
3. Turn on/off DMA mode on your CD/DVD player.
Windows 9x
1. right mouse click on My Computer and click properties
2. change to the tab "Device Manager"
3. open the device manager and navigate to your DVD/CD-ROM
and click on the "+"
4. right mouse click on your DVD/CD-ROM and choose properties
5. check if you have DMA Transfer Mode (or something like that)
checked and if so uncheck it!
6. click ok and then start the pc new
Windows XP:
1. click on "Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware ->
Device Manager"
2. open the Device Manager and navigate to the entry "ide Controller"
3. right mouse click on the channel on which your DVD/CD-Rom (Primary or Secondary depending on which controller
your CD/DVD-ROM is) and choose properties.
4. Check if your CD/DVD-ROM is running in DMA or PIO mode and change if needed to PIO
5. confirm with ok and restart
If you have to switch to PIO mode to play this game then you may want to try to figure out why you must do so. DMA is much better than PIO.
4. Q: I can't build walls, plant trees, use chairs or tables.
A: Rumour is that this has to do with using a NOCD Patch. Don't do that.
5. Q: The install halts at XX%!
A: This may be because of a bad/dirty CD. Check the CD for scratches or dirt. If none then the CD may be bad. Try the CD in another computer. If you still have the same problem then try the suggestions posted above.
6. Q: I stick the CD in the drive but it can't see it!
A: Verify that your aren't sticking a DVD into a CD drive. If you aren't then try the above suggestions.
Sims 2 Crashing Problems
1. Your computer may have bad memory. Download the following tool to test your memory.
http://www.memtest.org/
Programs to check your PC
Sims 2 Checker Tool
http://sims.servopro.com/downloads/download.php?download=http://sims2.servopro.com/TS2SysReqc.zip
Other threads to try
The following thread helps people who have problems upgrading to DirectX 9.0C from Directx 9.0b. I will not include instructions from that thread on this one as this thread is geared more towards the "average" user. If you have the problem mentioned and are capable of doing it then here is the link:
http://www.ntcompatible.com/thread28739-2.html
Thanks to everyone who has posted solutions to the Sims 2 on these forums. The advice above was taken from this site and many others and collected into what you see above. I take no credit for the advice above except for the collection of it into the post you see before you.
If you wish to post in this thread then you MUST read the following information. Any person who does not read this information and posts for help will be utterly and totally ignored.....unless you decide to give the people who help money in return for their services.
If you know what kind of computer you have (how much memory, HD space, video card, processor, etc) then post these if you can.
If you do not then AFTER you have read the below information then you should use DXDIAG to discover your video card information.
To report your processor information then:
Go to Start
Go to Run
Type in MSINFO32
Click on System Summary
Right-Click System Summary
Go to Save as Text File
Save the file and post the results to this forum.
The Sims 2 Video Card Problems
Video cards supported with the Sims 2
ATI Radeon Series (7000 or better)
- Radeon 7000/VE Series (no Hardware T&L, 2.0 GHz Processor needed)
- 7200, 7500
- 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500
- 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800
- X300, X600, X800
Nvidia Quadro Series
- Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
Nvidia GeForce Series (GeForce 2 or better)
- GeForce2
- GeForce3, 3 Ti
- GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440
- GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950
- GeForce 6600, 6800
Intel Extreme Graphics (no Hardware T&L, 2.0 GHz Processor needed)
- 82845, 82865, 82915
Users of the Intel Extreme Graphics series or the Radeon VE series will need a 2Ghz processor as these cards don't support T&L.
List of unsupported video cards
ATI Rage Fury
Matrox Millennium G400
Matrox Millennium G550
NVIDIA Riva TNT2
Matrox Parhelia
ST Micro KYRO
S3 DeltaChrome S8
SiS 315
Trident Blade XP
SiS Xabre 400
XGI Volari
Go to these places for the latest drivers for your video card or motherboard:
Asus: www.asus.com
ATI = www.ati.com
Creative Labs: www.creative.com
Guillemot: www.guillemot.com
Hercules: www.hercules.com
Intel = www.intel.com
Matrox = www.matrox.com
Nvidia = www.nvidia.com
MicroStar: www.msi.com.tw
PNY: www.pny.com
PowerVR = www.powervr.com
S3 = www.s3graphics.com
Sapphire: www.sapphiretech.com
or whoever manufacturers your computer download the latest video card and motherboard drivers.
To check what kind of video card you have:
Click "Start"
Go to "Run"
Type in "DXDIAG"
Go to the "Display" Tab
Note "Name" and "Manufacturer"
Error: "Failed to find any Direct X 9.0c compatible grapics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have Direct X 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate."
1. Click Start->Run, in the open box write "dxdiag", without quotes.
Go to the Display tab.
Check DDI version. If less than 9 then you may need a new graphics card that supports DirectX 9.0C.
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041004/vga_charts-02.html
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/index.html
2.Set the display to 16-bit color. To make this change, follow these steps:
a. Click on the Start menu and select Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on Display.
If using Microsoft Windows* XP: Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel, "Switch to Classic View" if the category view is shown, and then double-click on Display.
b. Select the Settings tab.
c. Change the Color Quality (Color Depth) to 16-bit color.
3. Run the game with the -w switch which forces the game to run in a window. To add this switch, follow these steps:
a. Right-click on the The Sims 2 game and left-click on Properties. You can do this either on the game's shortcut on the desktop or on the game's entry in the Start menu.
b. Add a space and -w to the end of the Target field, so that it looks like this:
"C:\Program Files\EA Games\The Sims 2\TSBin\Sims2.exe" -w
Note: The actual path may vary depending on where the game was installed. Make sure that the -w goes outside the quotation marks and that there is a space between the last quotation mark and the -w.
c. Click OK.
4. Windows may not have Hardware Acceleration enabled.
Click on Start.
Click on Run...
Type dxdiag into the box.
Click OK.
Click on the Display tab.
Find the DirectX Features box.
The first feature is DirectDraw Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The second feature is Direct3D Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The third feature is AGP Texture Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
Once all three are enabled, close the window.
You may also need to do the following:
Windows 9x:
Click Start, select Settings and choose Control Panel.
Double-click the System icon. The System Properties will open.
Click the Performance tab.
Click the Graphics button. The Advanced Graphics Settings window will appear.
Locate the hardware acceleration adjustment bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
Move it to Full.
For the new setting to take effect, click OK and restart the computer when prompted.
Launch and use the program.
Windows XP/2000:
Close programs and all windows and return to the desktop.
Right-click a blank area on the desktop and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display Properties will open.
Click the Settings tab.
Click the Advanced button.
Click the Troubleshoot tab. A window will open with the display adapter type identified on the title bar.
Locate the hardware acceleration adjustment bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
Move it to Full
For the new setting to take effect, click Apply and then click OK.
Click OK again to close the Display Properties window.
Launch and use the program.
NOTE: If the issue remains, repeat the above procedure and move the hardware acceleration slide bar to the left one additional position. (Do not select the NONE setting, which is the setting to the far left.)
5. You may have a corrupted install of DirectX
On the Sims 2 CD/DVD in the DirectX Folder.
Copy the dsetup.dll to:
\Windows\System for Windows 9x
or
\Windows\System32 for Windows XP. (WINNT for 2000)
Try reinstalling DirectX from the Sims 2 CD/DVD if this does not work.
If the DirectX install errors out then try copying the DirectX folder to your computer and installing DirectX from there.
6. Q: Why does the game crash at 'Blurring Reality Lines' in the loading screen?
A: This is usually caused by an error with your video card. First, verify that your video card is compatible with The Sims 2. You need (at minimum) a T&L-capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM.
7. Sims 2 may hav problems with odd refresh rates. Try forcing your display to 60hz. Also disable or uninstall any refresh rate changing programs.
The Sims 2 CD/DVD Problems
Error: "CD/DVD emulation software has been detected. Please disable all CD/DVD emulation software and re start the game"
1. Uninstall virtual drive software. (CloneCD/Alcohol/Daemon Tools)
You may also have to delete the registry keys for these programs manually.
2. Patches needed to fix CD/DVD problems:
For Windows 9x - Install the latest DCOM
http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/download.asp
For Windows XP - Install the Safedisc Patch
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=35831
For Windows 2000 - Install the Safedisc Patch
http://www.macrovision.com/products/safedisc/downloads.shtml
3. Turn on/off DMA mode on your CD/DVD player.
Windows 9x
1. right mouse click on My Computer and click properties
2. change to the tab "Device Manager"
3. open the device manager and navigate to your DVD/CD-ROM
and click on the "+"
4. right mouse click on your DVD/CD-ROM and choose properties
5. check if you have DMA Transfer Mode (or something like that)
checked and if so uncheck it!
6. click ok and then start the pc new
Windows XP:
1. click on "Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware ->
Device Manager"
2. open the Device Manager and navigate to the entry "ide Controller"
3. right mouse click on the channel on which your DVD/CD-Rom (Primary or Secondary depending on which controller
your CD/DVD-ROM is) and choose properties.
4. Check if your CD/DVD-ROM is running in DMA or PIO mode and change if needed to PIO
5. confirm with ok and restart
If you have to switch to PIO mode to play this game then you may want to try to figure out why you must do so. DMA is much better than PIO.
4. Q: I can't build walls, plant trees, use chairs or tables.
A: Rumour is that this has to do with using a NOCD Patch. Don't do that.
5. Q: The install halts at XX%!
A: This may be because of a bad/dirty CD. Check the CD for scratches or dirt. If none then the CD may be bad. Try the CD in another computer. If you still have the same problem then try the suggestions posted above.
6. Q: I stick the CD in the drive but it can't see it!
A: Verify that your aren't sticking a DVD into a CD drive. If you aren't then try the above suggestions.
Sims 2 Crashing Problems
1. Your computer may have bad memory. Download the following tool to test your memory.
http://www.memtest.org/
Programs to check your PC
Sims 2 Checker Tool
http://sims.servopro.com/downloads/download.php?download=http://sims2.servopro.com/TS2SysReqc.zip
Other threads to try
The following thread helps people who have problems upgrading to DirectX 9.0C from Directx 9.0b. I will not include instructions from that thread on this one as this thread is geared more towards the "average" user. If you have the problem mentioned and are capable of doing it then here is the link:
http://www.ntcompatible.com/thread28739-2.html
Thanks to everyone who has posted solutions to the Sims 2 on these forums. The advice above was taken from this site and many others and collected into what you see above. I take no credit for the advice above except for the collection of it into the post you see before you.
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Hi!
I have that problem with the direct+ thing, but the thing is that I have played the Sims before on this computer where the error shows up, and I can´t really understand why it suddenly isn't working anymore
When I go in to check the DDI version it says "Unknown" ?? I'm eally confused, please help me, It has happend after i updated my whole computer, but that has nothing to do with my grapic card - HELP I really miss playing Sims
I have that problem with the direct+ thing, but the thing is that I have played the Sims before on this computer where the error shows up, and I can´t really understand why it suddenly isn't working anymore
When I go in to check the DDI version it says "Unknown" ?? I'm eally confused, please help me, It has happend after i updated my whole computer, but that has nothing to do with my grapic card - HELP I really miss playing Sims
Originally posted by steve3559:
Quote:I,m having the same problem with my new laptop..... loads disc one then won't load disc 2.....then after numerous tries loads disc 2 but not disc 3. Please help me.
xp pro 2002 service pack 2
1.73 pentium
504 mb ram
one week old almost nothing downloaded to it.
Ihave the same problem with my laptop... But it gets to disk four and then just freezes without any error messages.
IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO HELP ME EMAIL ME AT DANCINCRAZ112101@YAHOO.COM OR IM ME ON AIM AT DANCINCRAZ112101
PLEASE
<3 Jordan
Quote:I,m having the same problem with my new laptop..... loads disc one then won't load disc 2.....then after numerous tries loads disc 2 but not disc 3. Please help me.
xp pro 2002 service pack 2
1.73 pentium
504 mb ram
one week old almost nothing downloaded to it.
Ihave the same problem with my laptop... But it gets to disk four and then just freezes without any error messages.
IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO HELP ME EMAIL ME AT DANCINCRAZ112101@YAHOO.COM OR IM ME ON AIM AT DANCINCRAZ112101
PLEASE
<3 Jordan
hello! i tried to find my comp info doing w/e the first post said, but my comp just didn't...do nething.
it did the dxdiag thing tho. which said:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ECS
System Model: K7S5A
BIOS: Version 1.00
Processor: AMD Athlon XP 1800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.5GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Page file: 237MB used, 382 MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
when i try to run the game, the logo shows for a few seconds, then says error, and it's signature is:
AppName: sims2.exe
AppVer: 1.0.0.932
ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0
Offset: 0008e86b
I know a lot of ppl posted the same thing, but no one seemed to have an answer, or at least not one that worked for me. so please help? ^-^``
it did the dxdiag thing tho. which said:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ECS
System Model: K7S5A
BIOS: Version 1.00
Processor: AMD Athlon XP 1800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.5GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Page file: 237MB used, 382 MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
when i try to run the game, the logo shows for a few seconds, then says error, and it's signature is:
AppName: sims2.exe
AppVer: 1.0.0.932
ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0
Offset: 0008e86b
I know a lot of ppl posted the same thing, but no one seemed to have an answer, or at least not one that worked for me. so please help? ^-^``
errrr.. someone plz help me i have holiday edition and i get the appcompat thing and send error report. i meet the requirements i think i have a nvidia geforce4 420 go 32m and ii have 797 ghz thats good i used to be able to run it fine then my comp crashed so i cleaned everyhitng off, ive tried reinstalling ext off the firewalls, everything any plz help me
Helllo, Recently My Mother got a new laptop from Dell from the Inspiron Series. It runs XP Media Center. I am sure the laptop more than meets all requirements(I checked and rechecked). Sims 2 would not install directly off the CD's. Followed ea's recommended steps to copy on to the local drive and intstalled from there. I changed the map of the game back to the DVD drive. Three out of four times when starting up the game it goes to the load screens white box saying "Sims 2" and just times out or freezes. The other time it will operate normally. I have updated my brand new Radeon x300 driver and installed the Sims 2 patch. But Alas, still happens haven't bothered to install already bought expansions because I can't get the core game to install properly. I have reinstalled again and again. I am out of answers. Can someone help me? DVD drive is R/W+- but The Sims 2 is PC-CD store bought.
Someone please HELP me!
I just bought Sims 2 and I loaded it perfectly. When I try to play it, it'll plays the splash and then a window will pop up saying "Application has crashed. Will terminate now" It's really frustrating me. I have all the requirements for the game. I do have Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600), if that has anything to do with it.. I dont know?
512 Megabytes Installed Memory
RADEON 9800 SERIES
I'm just confused. it seems like I've tried everything for it to work. Someone please give me some advice, I'd appreciate it!!
I just bought Sims 2 and I loaded it perfectly. When I try to play it, it'll plays the splash and then a window will pop up saying "Application has crashed. Will terminate now" It's really frustrating me. I have all the requirements for the game. I do have Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600), if that has anything to do with it.. I dont know?
512 Megabytes Installed Memory
RADEON 9800 SERIES
I'm just confused. it seems like I've tried everything for it to work. Someone please give me some advice, I'd appreciate it!!
Help! When i try to run my open for business it will only run during the first part then crashes and an aqua blue screen appears with the cursor bigger. an error box appears saying an the graphics adapter in this system experienced aninternal error. pls. contact your graphics adapter manufacturer for technical support. the application will now terminate.
Whats wrong? Pls help me bec. i'm dying to play this game!
Whats wrong? Pls help me bec. i'm dying to play this game!
Hello everyone, I'm new here. I was wondering if anyone could help.
I just recently got a new graphics card, my old one fissured out and refused to play any game. (Any game at all and the screen would turn off.) I've ran The Sims 2 numerous times before, but now, even with all of the same stuff in the computer asides from a new graphics card (A much better one.) It won't run. Every disc drive I try (3), every time, AutoPlay will not run, as well as the main setup on the disc.
Weird. Please help.
I just recently got a new graphics card, my old one fissured out and refused to play any game. (Any game at all and the screen would turn off.) I've ran The Sims 2 numerous times before, but now, even with all of the same stuff in the computer asides from a new graphics card (A much better one.) It won't run. Every disc drive I try (3), every time, AutoPlay will not run, as well as the main setup on the disc.
Weird. Please help.
Heya
i've got a problem with my sims 2
The installation ran smoothly, but when i try to run the game i get an error
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.1022
ModName: ~df394b.tmp ModVer: 0.0.0.0
Offset: 0008e86b
i tried to test my computer with the "Sims 2 Checker Tool", and it says somthing like this:
Operating System - Windows XP (OK)
Memory Requirement - 2047 (OK)
Graphics Card - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX (NOT OK)
CPU - 419 MHz (NOT OK)
Harddrive - 7GB available (OK)
The funny thing is that i run EVERY other game on full details with NO problems whatsoever, but when it comes to the Sims 2 it won't even start up the game.
It seems that everytime i run the test my CPU changes, the CPU i got is an Intel Pentium M (2,13 GHz) and it should be more than enough to run the game. but is seems quite weird that "Sims 2 Checker Tool" only says that i got around 400 MHz available.
Another problem might be that my grafics card might not be supported, the sims isn't the only game that says so, but most games i got are still able to be played even tho it says so.
PLEASE if anyone knows what is wrong with my computer, and why i can't play the bloody game, please say so
i've got a problem with my sims 2
The installation ran smoothly, but when i try to run the game i get an error
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.1022
ModName: ~df394b.tmp ModVer: 0.0.0.0
Offset: 0008e86b
i tried to test my computer with the "Sims 2 Checker Tool", and it says somthing like this:
Operating System - Windows XP (OK)
Memory Requirement - 2047 (OK)
Graphics Card - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX (NOT OK)
CPU - 419 MHz (NOT OK)
Harddrive - 7GB available (OK)
The funny thing is that i run EVERY other game on full details with NO problems whatsoever, but when it comes to the Sims 2 it won't even start up the game.
It seems that everytime i run the test my CPU changes, the CPU i got is an Intel Pentium M (2,13 GHz) and it should be more than enough to run the game. but is seems quite weird that "Sims 2 Checker Tool" only says that i got around 400 MHz available.
Another problem might be that my grafics card might not be supported, the sims isn't the only game that says so, but most games i got are still able to be played even tho it says so.
PLEASE if anyone knows what is wrong with my computer, and why i can't play the bloody game, please say so
Found this.
Quote: http://help.lockergnome.com/general/Sims-Faq-ftopict44996.html
5. The game crashes at startup with error message:
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.994 ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 0008e86b
This is due to the CD/DVD drive having problems reading the disk. First of all try another drive if you have one. I've had some success up[censored] the firmware of the drive, firmware updates are available from the manufacturer. If it still doesn't work or there are no firmware updates buy another drive.
And some german site mentioned to uninstall daemon tools, if installed.
Quote: http://help.lockergnome.com/general/Sims-Faq-ftopict44996.html
5. The game crashes at startup with error message:
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.994 ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 0008e86b
This is due to the CD/DVD drive having problems reading the disk. First of all try another drive if you have one. I've had some success up[censored] the firmware of the drive, firmware updates are available from the manufacturer. If it still doesn't work or there are no firmware updates buy another drive.
And some german site mentioned to uninstall daemon tools, if installed.
Hi everyone, well this is my problem, three months ago i bought the sims 2 game and everithing ran well, but one week ago i changed my graphics card, i had an envidia geforce 4 mx and i changed it for an ati radeon 9550, and now i can't open the console box(the gray box to enable cheats) i have tried everything, i have the latest ati driver, the latest sims patch, i have tried with a virtual CD, with cracks, everything, please i need help
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: Spanish (Regional Setting: Mexico)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corp
System Model: PCV RZ25M
BIOS:American Megatrends Inc. 1006, 26/06/2003
Processor:x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2793 MHz
Processor:Procesador x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2793 MHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 1.96gb used, 2077MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Card name: Gigabyte Ati Radeon 9550
Manufacturer: ATI
Chip type: Radeon 9550
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: Spanish (Regional Setting: Mexico)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corp
System Model: PCV RZ25M
BIOS:American Megatrends Inc. 1006, 26/06/2003
Processor:x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2793 MHz
Processor:Procesador x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2793 MHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 1.96gb used, 2077MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Card name: Gigabyte Ati Radeon 9550
Manufacturer: ATI
Chip type: Radeon 9550
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
when i put in sims 2 it doesnt even run...it always says no disc in drive D:
hi there this nis my first message..
i have the sims 2 with the expansion packs installed all of them apart from the university one
but the problem is that the game runs so crap its unbelieble
my spec is as follows
Intel Celeron 2Ghz
768 Mb DDR 333 Memory
Windows Xp Service Pack 2
2X 80Gb Drive
Philips 1640 Dual Layer DVD Drive
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb With latest drivers
all my drivers are up 2 date and all the patches are installed for game i have tried settin the graphics to nearly low on 60hz refresh and 800x600 graphics but still lags badly
is there anyway to sort this as i have tried the system requirements tool and everything is fine so the game should run alot better i would think
please help as im pulling my hair out over this disater of a game
its a great game but the speed issues make it unplayable
brian weir
i have the sims 2 with the expansion packs installed all of them apart from the university one
but the problem is that the game runs so crap its unbelieble
my spec is as follows
Intel Celeron 2Ghz
768 Mb DDR 333 Memory
Windows Xp Service Pack 2
2X 80Gb Drive
Philips 1640 Dual Layer DVD Drive
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb With latest drivers
all my drivers are up 2 date and all the patches are installed for game i have tried settin the graphics to nearly low on 60hz refresh and 800x600 graphics but still lags badly
is there anyway to sort this as i have tried the system requirements tool and everything is fine so the game should run alot better i would think
please help as im pulling my hair out over this disater of a game
its a great game but the speed issues make it unplayable
brian weir
Please help i have the Sims 2 and everytime i try and open the .exe file i get this message - The Sims 2 has encountered a problem and needs to close, We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you were in the middle of something,the information you were working on might be lost.
For more information about this error, click here
On the click here it says -
Error Signature ------------------------
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.999 ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset 0008e86b
To view technical information about the error report, click here.
On the click here is -
A load information starting with exception information which is,
Code: 0xc0000005 Flags: 0x00000000 Record: 0x0000000000000000
Address: 0x000000006678e86b
Can anyone help here is my system information;
Processor Intel Pentium 4 2988MHz
Display Card NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Memory 512MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
Free Disk Space 61.73GB
Display Card Memory 128MB
Display Driver Version 5.6.6.4
DirectX Version 9.0c
Optical Drive CD/DVD
Sound Card Realtek AC97 Audio
Thanks for any help, i hope i can get this fixed before i rip my hair out!!!
If you were in the middle of something,the information you were working on might be lost.
For more information about this error, click here
On the click here it says -
Error Signature ------------------------
AppName: sims2.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.999 ModName: ~df394b.tmp
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset 0008e86b
To view technical information about the error report, click here.
On the click here is -
A load information starting with exception information which is,
Code: 0xc0000005 Flags: 0x00000000 Record: 0x0000000000000000
Address: 0x000000006678e86b
Can anyone help here is my system information;
Processor Intel Pentium 4 2988MHz
Display Card NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Memory 512MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
Free Disk Space 61.73GB
Display Card Memory 128MB
Display Driver Version 5.6.6.4
DirectX Version 9.0c
Optical Drive CD/DVD
Sound Card Realtek AC97 Audio
Thanks for any help, i hope i can get this fixed before i rip my hair out!!!
