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Sticky: after installing University/Nightlife expansion pack the instalation starts a mandatory update, and then it crashes when patching a file or doesn't do anything. Why does this happen?	25 Aug 2005, 05:13	5	23 May 2012, 05:42	6285
Sticky: I just installed the sims 2, and when I opened it up to start the game an error came up saying "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters" (or something similar). I have already got DirectX 9.0c, so what's wrong?	21 Sep 2004, 05:02	6	8 Dec 2006, 16:11	80772
I have the directx compatibal adapter problem well this is my system info type thing....... Operating System:Microsoft Wndows 98, System Manufacturer:n/a, System model:n/a, BIOS:n/a, Processor:AMD-kg 3D processor, MMX, 3D now,~480 MHz, Memory:128 RAM	12 Sep 2005, 22:49	7	16 Sep 2005, 02:27	2576
I recently got Sims 2 pets.When trying to download it, it keeps stoping because it can't copy files. It gives you the opptions of canceling the installation or retrying.I can't seem to get all the way through the installation without a file not copying.	27 Dec 2006, 01:44	2	6 Jan 2007, 05:14	2576
I just bought the Sims 2 University and when I tried to install it, it got to 65% and a box popped up that sayed TSData\Res\userData\Thumbnails\CasThumbnails from the media. And it says retry or cancel.	26 Jan 2006, 00:08	1	28 Apr 2006, 21:55	2577
just installed sims2 onto my new dell 9150 computer and i am getting this cd/dvd emulation software installed disable before use.i had deleted clone cd disabled norton anti-virus ,tried again it still comes up with this message.	30 Mar 2006, 15:37	1	28 Apr 2006, 22:04	2578
when you want to download something for the sims 2 from www.thesims2.com you need to be registrated?	10 Jan 2005, 21:44	1	24 Jan 2005, 18:38	2578
I have an installation problem. I get a pop-up window which says; "PLease Enter Disk #1", and that it. Even though disk #1 is in the DVD it still asks for Disk #1. I'm at a loss here, anyone??	6 Dec 2005, 02:40	1	29 Jan 2006, 04:20	2578
i installed sims 2 and when i try to install any expansion pack it installs fine but after its done tries to patch the game and says insert sims 2 cd 4 and when i put it in and hit okay it just keeps asking for the cd 4, i have tried everything i can	31 Dec 2006, 07:35	3	31 Dec 2006, 22:24	2578
Why is there a long wait time between EA Games animation and the Maxis logo? (approx. 1 min ++)	22 Mar 2005, 08:35	1	28 Mar 2005, 18:30	2578
The sims2 ran fine on my computer but i bought the expansion pack university and had trouble installing it i did install it eventually but when i go to open it the white screen appears but it never loads? does anyone have any ideas?	17 Apr 2005, 02:16	1	25 Apr 2005, 18:54	2578
I BOUGHT Sims 2 a couple weeks ago for my wife. Shes been having NO TROUBLES at ALL with it until TODAY. BUY and BUILD MODE are SHADED OUT. She'll start a new house and it will be on for a few seconds, then go shaded again? HELP, Shes about to Kill me!!!!	3 Nov 2004, 02:46	4	3 Dec 2004, 07:39	2578
Installed the game fine. I have all the requirements needed. Manage to play the game. Save and quit the game as per normal but when I wanna start the game again it says "The application has crashed. The application will now terminate." Why??	15 Jul 2005, 04:33	1	22 Jul 2005, 00:29	2578
I have Sims 2, So im not asking for a crack/serial, but my 4th disk is very badly damage so on 99% (not joking) It stops the installation and comes up with an error. Does anyone know where I can download Sims 2?	28 Sep 2006, 10:51	1	6 Oct 2006, 13:52	2578
everytime i wan to start da game sim2 university,there's always a box poppin out sayin dat i muz insert da right cd and restart da application..can any1 solve dis?	22 Nov 2006, 05:25	1	29 Dec 2006, 09:13	2578
i have been playing TS2 and TS2U for quite sometime now, and everything was fine. now, every time i enter a lot to play, the game crashes. Why?	18 Apr 2005, 09:57	2	23 Apr 2005, 20:18	2578
I successfully installed the sims 2, but when I try to start it up, a white screen appears with the sims 2 logo. After about 3-5 minutes, i get this. The Sims 2 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Why?	13 Feb 2007, 01:18	1	14 Feb 2007, 20:09	2578
I have had the Sims2 on my computer for awhile and it has been working perfectly. I received the University expansion pack for Christmas and loaded it, but I can't get it to work. The main menu loads fine. The neighbourhood view is fine. However when I...	13 Jan 2006, 00:22	2	1 Aug 2006, 15:43	2578
I just got the sims 2 today and when i put it in to install it, my computer ejects it right away. I have a mac and I have never had this problem before, does anyone know how to fix it?	30 Jul 2005, 02:19	2	16 Sep 2006, 08:20	2578
My operating system is Xp,graphics card sis and i have been trying to load the sims 2 Dvd edition for the past few days.But whenever it is about to load,it says that it cannot locate e cd rom and to disable cd/dvd emulation software.It won't load!	26 Dec 2004, 06:18	1	5 Jan 2005, 15:30	2579
hi everyone. i'm having a problem with the walls on the sims life stories. they are flashing red and wont stop! i dont have any mods or downloads so it cant be that. HELP????????	25 Feb 2007, 16:58	1	13 Mar 2007, 12:41	2579
I have installed Sims 2 but when I go to launch the game it says I don't have the correct disk or disk not found. How do I get it to work?	3 Aug 2005, 05:24	2	3 Aug 2005, 16:00	2579
I hav a problem. My Sims2 installed perfectly, it works smooth, but Build Mode doesn't work.	28 Mar 2005, 16:07	2	10 Apr 2005, 14:21	2579
how do i start?	1 Apr 2006, 12:33	2	5 May 2006, 22:23	2579
I installed the sims 2 in the correct way. I made a downloads folder in the map MY Documents/ EA Games/The Sims 2/Downloads, Downloaded the CEP thing, but still my downloads don't show up in the game. Anyone that can help me?	28 Feb 2007, 12:29	2	30 Mar 2007, 07:44	2579

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