Anyway, this is what I did to get it to work I then clicked on the file called Sims2SC. I then changed the name so that I don't have to worry about confusing it with the other icons.
If that doesn't work, then you can just click on the Sims2SC. It works that way as well. If you have an older EP, do the same thing, just follow the same steps, but rather than go to Fun With Pets Collection, click on the most recent EP that you own and then follow the rest of the steps I'm running on Windows 8 and I have all the other Sims games installed, Sims 3 and 4, and so far Sims 2 is the only one that has a problem.
Sims 3 runs a little slow, but Sims 4 runs smoothly. I think it's because there is a bug with the Windows 8 software.
They released 8. Help us improve Answers HQ! Take Survey No, Thanks. Sign In or Register. See details Show less. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Do you mean. Zombies Plants vs. Zombies 2 Plants vs. Zombies Heroes Other Plants vs. If you're suggesting installing Sims 3, you probably work for EA and are hawking the newer game. If you have a bit system, the fix I suggested which, by the way, was explained to me by the Microsoft tech who sold me Windows 8 does work.
If you have a bit system, there are more work-arounds which may or may not work. I've posted twice about this on LiveJournal please use an ad-block if you use that site as it has had known issues with malware in the advertisements and have set up a page on Facebook as well with full explanations and links on how to set up The Sims 2 with Windows 8. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.
I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Vijay B. Step 2: Try installing the game in compatibility mode. Right click on the game setup file and select Properties.
How satisfied are you with this reply? After that, the original game will not play and has to be reinstalled. Any help would be appreciated. I copied the Sims 2 folder from old pc to an external hard drive I don't know if a USB is big enough and then replaced the folder in the programmes files on new pc with the copy.
If you want to keep your saved game, you have to replace the folders that are saved in My Documents. I started from scratch so I don't know how it goes. I hope it works out for you. I know how disappointed I was when I couldn't load the game initially. Was this reply helpful?
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