And btw before I formated my computer it was working very well but after did this problem happened

Have you tried installing latest drivers for your integrated card?
 
These should be for your card:
Intel 82945G Express Chipset (for Windows XP).
 
(For Windows Vista 32bit)

thxxx
its working

yeah also if u want to get games to work GET A VIDEO CARD ON BOARD VIDEO SUX IT GOES FROM 4MB to 256MB DEPENDING ON WHAT U HAVE ALOT OF GAMES WILL NOT WORK.....we want quality not piece of shit hardware peace

I know the problem, I had it myself.
I'm guessing (as i was) that you are playing The Sims 2 or one of The Sims 2 Expantion Packs and you get a pop-up saying the following...
 
'Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatable graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatable graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.'
 
Now...This is probably not as rare as you'd think. After doing hours of research I found that many people with this problem and there are two main problems that can cause this...
 
1.Incorrect or old installation of DirectX.
2.Disabled video driver, video controller, graphics card or graphics adapter.
 
Even after my own installations of the latest Version of DirectX off the Microsoft website and the unnessary Developers version of DirectX (a gruelling 5hr download off the Microsoft msdn website), the pop-up would still appear!
 
Ergo: In this case there is no problem with DirectX
 
Nb. This could however be the problem for you. After installing the latest version of DirectX from: [ url ] http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/AboutGFW/Pages/DirectX10.aspx [ /url ] your problem may be fixed, try running The Sims now.
 
DIDN'T WORK? THOUGHT SO...HOW TO FIX YOUR DISABLED VIDEO DRIVER:
 
1. start > Control Panel > System > Hardware(tab) > Device Manager(button)
 
2. This will bring up a list underneath your computers name.
 
(a)If there is then a yellow '?' symbol next to your video adapter or graphics card or graphics adapter, it has been disabled or somthing. This is the problem. (The aim is to create a 'Display' icon on the list, with your adapter or card under this as a subcategory instead of being under a '?' icon) go to step 3.
 
(b)If your adapter or card already appears under a 'Display' icon. Perhaps investigate and see why it isn't functioning, unfortunately it might not be compatable. BUTTTT!! As Tannerx007 stated on [ url ] http://www.compatdb.org/support/topics/179705 [ /url ]. Going into the adapter or cards propeties and clicking on the Driver(tab), try up[censored] the driver or as a last resort (AND AFTER CONSULTING A COMPUTER CONSULTANT) 'Roll Back Driver' this could work.
 
3. Click on the '?' with your adapter or cards name next to it. Go into its propeties and go to the Driver(tab), try up[censored] the driver. This could take a while, but it pays to be patient, just let it do its thing. This worked for me. Hope it does for you too!
 
Goober

I successfully installed the sims2 duble deluxe. i have the sims 2 open for business that i bought i think around 2 years. thats for window xp. but now my computer is window vista , is it possible to make it that the sims 2 open for business i bought in window vista? any body can answer. thank for the peron whose will answer me..

Ok when I try to enable mi direct draw and everything it just says Not available.. ? Help. Also everytime I try to load the sims it says something about directX 9.0 not found or watever and I was thinking if there wasnt enough room. If I uninstall the sims completee collection 1 that there would be room for me to play the sims?

Run DXDIAG and Save the information to a file and upload contents here so we can determinie if your PC can play the Sims 2 (otherwise I would stick with Sims 1)

Ok, I'm having the same exact problem as well. I know that there is something that isn"t right because I was able to play the game once before, but when I installed Apartment Life, I've had this issue and havent been able to get rid of it since. Even after trying all of this. Below is a copy of the DXDIAG... (the main page and device page)
 
 
 
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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/11/2008, 00:08:46
Machine name: TOKURO
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 1525
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A13
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo CPU T5750 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 3062MB RAM
Page File: 1306MB used, 5020MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A02&SUBSYS_022F1028&REV_0C
Display Memory: 358 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 358 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumdx32.dll,igd10umd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0010.1545 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/14/2008 10:12:48, 536576 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6942-11CF-9175-2522ACC2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2A02
SubSys ID: 0x022F1028
Revision ID: 0x000C
Revision ID: 0x000C
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeVC1_B
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
 
 
 
What should I do?!?!