The Sims 2 Problem Solving Thread
This thread is for all Sims 2 related problems. Any separate Sims 2 thread will be closed ASAP with a link to this thread included. If anyone has solutions to Sims 2 problems that work, then post them here and I'll try to include them in this post.
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If anyone has solutions to Sims 2 problems that work, then post them here and I'll try to include them in this post.
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Okay well can u help me here? I have a question?? I have been trying to load sims 2 over and over again but it just won't work... a box that says "Unspecified Error" pops up... what do i do??
Sorry! I didn't realize that I had to poat here!
Hi there!
I just bought tS2, and I installed it just fine, no problems. When I go to play it, a message pops up and says (this is word for word):
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.
I checked all of my stuff, and I do have Direct X 9.0! I can't figure out why this is happening...
I was looking up Direct X 9.0 on Google, and I found another message board at http://www.ntcompatible.com/thread28739-1.html with a lot of people who have the same problem. I'm officially stumped. It seems I'm not the only one with this problem... Please Help Me!!
nobody2341
Hi there!
I just bought tS2, and I installed it just fine, no problems. When I go to play it, a message pops up and says (this is word for word):
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.
I checked all of my stuff, and I do have Direct X 9.0! I can't figure out why this is happening...
I was looking up Direct X 9.0 on Google, and I found another message board at http://www.ntcompatible.com/thread28739-1.html with a lot of people who have the same problem. I'm officially stumped. It seems I'm not the only one with this problem... Please Help Me!!
nobody2341
Originally posted by Shortstff1012:
Quote:Okay well can u help me here? I have a question?? I have been trying to load sims 2 over and over again but it just won't work... a box that says "Unspecified Error" pops up... what do i do??
Could you describe exactly what you are doing? When does this box pop up?
Quote:Okay well can u help me here? I have a question?? I have been trying to load sims 2 over and over again but it just won't work... a box that says "Unspecified Error" pops up... what do i do??
Could you describe exactly what you are doing? When does this box pop up?
Download EVEREST Home Edition, install and start it.
When it is started, in the left panel, select "Display", then "GPU".
In right you should see something like this "DirectX Hardware Support: DirectX v9.0".
Screenshot.
If not... consider upgrading your graphics card.
When it is started, in the left panel, select "Display", then "GPU".
In right you should see something like this "DirectX Hardware Support: DirectX v9.0".
Screenshot.
If not... consider upgrading your graphics card.
My problem is a little bit different from ones I have read on this forum, since most people have been able to get their game installed and their problem lies afterwards.
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
i can run the sims 2 game but during game play it changes colors and wont change back! Can anyone HELP ME ?
Hey dosfreak, mind if I make a recommendation for your thread header here. Can you ask them to also post their system specifications. As you can see there are allready quite a few posts with TOO LITTLE information in order for us to help them properly.
Also for anyone else posting a problem please let us know what kind of computer you have, what type of video card, how much ram, what type of sound card (that means 'On Board sound' or a seperate sound card ..IE soundblaster audigy etc).
We cannot help if all you tell us is the game goes all funny what do I do??!!!!!
so if you have posted allready please provide the info I just asked for and you will have more chance that someone will help.
thanks
S
Also for anyone else posting a problem please let us know what kind of computer you have, what type of video card, how much ram, what type of sound card (that means 'On Board sound' or a seperate sound card ..IE soundblaster audigy etc).
We cannot help if all you tell us is the game goes all funny what do I do??!!!!!
so if you have posted allready please provide the info I just asked for and you will have more chance that someone will help.
thanks
S
hello there everyone! ok i am so upset i could cry...ive tried to work sims 2 but it doesnt work cause of this DirectX 9.0c thing..i get that message saying:
Failed to find and DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.
ya this happens when i try to play the game..so i dont kno if i need that "card" where do i get one..and how do i kno if i need a better one for this game??? im so not a computer geek at all...so if someone could explain in full step by step explaining something to help or about this "card" i dunno help me please please please! thank you
Failed to find and DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.
ya this happens when i try to play the game..so i dont kno if i need that "card" where do i get one..and how do i kno if i need a better one for this game??? im so not a computer geek at all...so if someone could explain in full step by step explaining something to help or about this "card" i dunno help me please please please! thank you
Originally posted by xnilx:
Quote:My problem is a little bit different from ones I have read on this forum, since most people have been able to get their game installed and their problem lies afterwards.
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
Do other DVD's work in your DVD drive?
Quote:My problem is a little bit different from ones I have read on this forum, since most people have been able to get their game installed and their problem lies afterwards.
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
Do other DVD's work in your DVD drive?
Originally posted by help_me9:
Quote:hello there everyone! ok i am so upset i could cry...ive tried to work sims 2 but it doesnt work cause of this DirectX 9.0c thing..i get that message saying:
Failed to find and DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.
ya this happens when i try to play the game..so i dont kno if i need that "card" where do i get one..and how do i kno if i need a better one for this game??? im so not a computer geek at all...so if someone could explain in full step by step explaining something to help or about this "card" i dunno help me please please please! thank you
Read Wilhelmus post above yours.
Quote:hello there everyone! ok i am so upset i could cry...ive tried to work sims 2 but it doesnt work cause of this DirectX 9.0c thing..i get that message saying:
Failed to find and DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.
ya this happens when i try to play the game..so i dont kno if i need that "card" where do i get one..and how do i kno if i need a better one for this game??? im so not a computer geek at all...so if someone could explain in full step by step explaining something to help or about this "card" i dunno help me please please please! thank you
Read Wilhelmus post above yours.
Originally posted by xnilx:
Quote:My problem is a little bit different from ones I have read on this forum, since most people have been able to get their game installed and their problem lies afterwards.
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
maybe you need to get the cd rom version of the game
Quote:My problem is a little bit different from ones I have read on this forum, since most people have been able to get their game installed and their problem lies afterwards.
I got the Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, placed it in my computer, and nothing happened. There was no autoplay or any reorganization of the game disk at all. I went to Start > Run > D:\, and I got this message: "Windows cannot read this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows." So I took the game back thinking the disk itself was faulty and I got a new one. Same thing. The disk isn't being recognized at all.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
maybe you need to get the cd rom version of the game
Will someone PLEASE tell me how to upgrade the graphics card thingie????????????? thank you to whoever tells me.....
okay then........this is what it says....
Device
Name: Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel810
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 4.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 800x600 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Drivers: Main Driver: i81xdnt5.dll
Version: 5.11.0001.0133 (english)
Date: 6/19/2003
13:05:04
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Mini VDD: i81xnt5.sys
VDD:n/a
DDI version: 7
DirectX Features
Direct Draw Acceleration: Enabled
Direct3D Acceleration: Enabled
AGP Texture Acceleration: Enabled
Notes: No problems found.
To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above.
To test Direct3D functionality, click the "Test Direct3D" button above.
um........I hope that helps...
Device
Name: Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel810
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 4.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 800x600 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Drivers: Main Driver: i81xdnt5.dll
Version: 5.11.0001.0133 (english)
Date: 6/19/2003
13:05:04
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Mini VDD: i81xnt5.sys
VDD:n/a
DDI version: 7
DirectX Features
Direct Draw Acceleration: Enabled
Direct3D Acceleration: Enabled
AGP Texture Acceleration: Enabled
Notes: No problems found.
To test DirectDraw functionality, click the "Test DirectDraw" button above.
To test Direct3D functionality, click the "Test Direct3D" button above.
um........I hope that helps...
I Recently got Sim2 Cd edition For Christmas And i Got Window xp . I DownLoad And To My PC And When Finshed Dowload And Put Cd 1 It said, 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. And Then I Download Direct x 9.0c Million of Times But still nothing please help Me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And what should I Do ?
Quote:Gabfine
Posted - 2005-01-03 21:52:49
I Recently got Sim2 Cd edition For Christmas And i Got Window xp . I DownLoad And To My PC And When Finshed Dowload And Put Cd 1 It said, 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. And Then I Download Direct x 9.0c Million of Times But still nothing please help Me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And what should I Do ?
most of us are having that problem with the directx9.0c thingie but nothing seems to help.............sorry
Quote:Waffler
Posted - 2005-01-03 19:54:53
What, your graphics card? What type is it? Do you want to buy the next version up or do you need the latest drivers?
i don't think i want to buy a new graphics card.....are they extremely expensive?
whoa..........can you read that? it look kinda scrunched...is scrunched even a word? or maybe i spelt it wrong......oh well...
[Edited by dosfreak on 2005-01-04 01:23:56]
Posted - 2005-01-03 21:52:49
I Recently got Sim2 Cd edition For Christmas And i Got Window xp . I DownLoad And To My PC And When Finshed Dowload And Put Cd 1 It said, 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. And Then I Download Direct x 9.0c Million of Times But still nothing please help Me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And what should I Do ?
most of us are having that problem with the directx9.0c thingie but nothing seems to help.............sorry
Quote:Waffler
Posted - 2005-01-03 19:54:53
What, your graphics card? What type is it? Do you want to buy the next version up or do you need the latest drivers?
i don't think i want to buy a new graphics card.....are they extremely expensive?
whoa..........can you read that? it look kinda scrunched...is scrunched even a word? or maybe i spelt it wrong......oh well...
[Edited by dosfreak on 2005-01-04 01:23:56]
um...sorry..it's me again...but how do you put those blue lines around what other people wrote?
Originally posted by abisnocom10292:
Quote:okay then........this is what it says....
Device
Name: Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel810
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 4.0 MB
DDI version: 7
If you had read the post above and went to the link then you would have your answer.....
You need a new video card. Your integrated video card does not meet the requirements for The Sims 2.
Quote:okay then........this is what it says....
Device
Name: Intel Corporation 810 Graphics Controller Hub
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel810
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 4.0 MB
DDI version: 7
If you had read the post above and went to the link then you would have your answer.....
You need a new video card. Your integrated video card does not meet the requirements for The Sims 2.
