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    Sims 2 wont work on new Dell with Vista :(

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by cazoraz, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. cazoraz

    cazoraz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my new Dell 1555 today and installed my Sims 2 games and expansion packs, they all installed fine but when I go to actually play, nothing happens! I click on the link, or via programs, and the first picture comes up, then it just stops. I've checked in Task Manager and its definitely not running....

    Is this a Vista issue maybe? Can anyone shed some light??

    Cheers
    Caz
     
    cazoraz, Apr 16, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    If it is Vista 64,the Sims 2 maybe having some compatability issues. Have you tried adding it to the DEP Exclusions list?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 16, 2009
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Have you installed all the latest patches?

    Also, you could try running the game in XP Compatibility Mode.
     
    crash, Apr 16, 2009
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  4. cazoraz

    cazoraz Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the DEP Exclusions list? :eek:
     
    cazoraz, Apr 16, 2009
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    Downloading all patches now. Have tried running in XP, 98/ME and any other compatibility mode and it didn't work :confused:
     
    cazoraz, Apr 16, 2009
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    A different video driver *might* help.
     
    Nirvana, Apr 16, 2009
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    Cool, try the patches and see if they help.
     
    crash, Apr 16, 2009
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    PHEW works with the patches, nice and quick, LOVING my new lappy!

    Thanks :)
     
    cazoraz, Apr 18, 2009
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  9. dukka

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    I remeber Sims 2 (Original) has compatibility problem with Vista, but updating to any new expansion (mine is Night Life) fixed that problem.
     
    dukka, Apr 18, 2009
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    nintendofreak94, Apr 18, 2009
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