Sims 2 compatability issue with Windows 7

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SUmmer LOve

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I have the Sims 2 game but it says its only compatible up to Windows XP. Is there anyway to update it so it will work on Windows 7 ultimate? (When I try to run setup an error message comes up saying "Not compatible with Win32", When I try to run autorun the error message says "a hardware I/O error was reported while accesing D:\AUTORUN\AUTORUN.BMP." ) Please help!
 
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sims 2 worked straight out of the box for me, might be worth checking for patches
 

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I did have sims 2 installed.... It worked! But couple minutes in the game, bit too many options pressed... It crashed, crashed the entire pc.. Meaning you would have to save atleast every 3 mins.
 

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Bought November 2011
Summer Love, were you able to install the game using Compatibility Mode or some other method? Please share your results either way.

Cheers,

Walker
Windows Outreach Team
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
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AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz
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4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB
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ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB
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ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio
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LG Flatron W2053TX
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1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440
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300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external)
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its a library copy of the game so I just gave up. I'm probably buy the game. :) But thanks for the help.
 

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Sure, let us know if there's anything we can help with in the future!

Cheers,

Walker
Windows Outreach Team
 

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HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot)
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Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
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AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz
Memory
4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB
Sound Card
ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio
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LG Flatron W2053TX
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1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440
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300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external)
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Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
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HELP PLEASE!!!
Hi, i have Windows 7 on my laptop and i have borrowed The Sims 2 from a friend to install it.
The Sims 2 installed fine but when i double click on the icon to play it, a message saying "This program has known compatibility issues" pops up. i can either Check for solutions online (which takes me to the sims 2 website to download a patch. i dont know what that is) or i can Run Program. if i click run program, then it goes into the sims 2 but its not full screen :(
if anyone knows how to make the game play with a full screen, or how to fix the compatibility issue, please let me know. it would be much appreciated
 

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Hi Ashie,

Well first try installing the patch (a patch is just a "fix" for any issues the game may have, like the Windows updates you get every month) it is always recommended that you play with the latest patch.

If memory serves me correctly, Sims 2 should play full screen by default. If it doesn't here are a few things to check if you are still having issues after the patch:

1. Go into Graphic Options in the game (click the 3 dots at the bottom then Options, then the thing that looks like a PC screen) see if there is a "Play in Full Screen" option, if there is check it.
2. Right click the Sims 2 Icon, and click properties, check whether under "Path" it says -w or -win at the end, if it does then delete the -w or -win

by the way, you say you have borrowed Sims 2 from a friend. you know when you give it back you won't be able to play it right? because you will need the disk
 

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Medion Erazer (note to self: insert model number) - with custom additions
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Windows 10 Pro x64
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Intel Core i5 7400 @ 3.00GHz
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OEM supllied with PC
Memory
8GB 2133Mhz DDR4 (OEM supplied)
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Gygabyte Windforce GTX 1050Ti (Factory Overclocked)
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Realtek
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Acer Al1980 + HKC
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1360*768(HKC) / 1280*1024(Acer)
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Logitect Wireless
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Defender
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Firefox
severedsolo said:
Hi Ashie,

Well first try installing the patch (a patch is just a "fix" for any issues the game may have, like the Windows updates you get every month) it is always recommended that you play with the latest patch.

If memory serves me correctly, Sims 2 should play full screen by default. If it doesn't here are a few things to check if you are still having issues after the patch:

1. Go into Graphic Options in the game (click the 3 dots at the bottom then Options, then the thing that looks like a PC screen) see if there is a "Play in Full Screen" option, if there is check it.
2. Right click the Sims 2 Icon, and click properties, check whether under "Path" it says -w or -win at the end, if it does then delete the -w or -win

by the way, you say you have borrowed Sims 2 from a friend. you know when you give it back you won't be able to play it right? because you will need the disk
Click to expand...


thanks! I installed a patch and changed the resolution in the game and its full screen now
Everything is fixed!

I have 2 expansion packs though
 

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ashie said:
thanks! I installed a patch and changed the resolution in the game and its full screen now
Everything is fixed!

I have 2 expansion packs though
Click to expand...
Thanks for your help severedsolo :)

ashie, are your expansion packs not installing correctly?

Walker
Windows Outreach Team
 

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HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
CPU
AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz
Memory
4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB
Sound Card
ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron W2053TX
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440
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300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external)
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Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
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ashie said:
thanks! I installed a patch and changed the resolution in the game and its full screen now
Everything is fixed!

I have 2 expansion packs though
Click to expand...



Could you please tell where you got the patch?? I have the same problem but when I check for solutions online, it doesn't take me anywhere :(
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
CPU
AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz
Memory
4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB
Sound Card
ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron W2053TX
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440
Hard Drives
300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external)
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
Internet Speed
Broadband
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