How to Install the Sims 2 in 2023 on Windows 10 [UPDATED GUIDE]
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- 00:01 - 02:47 Intro
02:48 - 06:49 General Q and A
06:50 - 10:54 Specific: An Admin has blocked the Programm Workaround
10:55 - 15:20 General Q and A
15:21 - 16:47 Base Game Interlude
16:48 - 25:47 Following the new Guide Step by Step
25:48 - 29:50 Sims 2 Game and End :)
In my last video from 2020 I explained how to install the Base Game as well as Expansion Packs. That Guide is now partially outdated. The Base Game installation still works to some extende, but I recommend following this Guide to be up to date.
Please refer to my 2020 video if any questions arise that I answered there :). Especially when it has to do with the Base Game Installation.
In short: here is the written guide I followed docs.google.com/document/d/19...
In short, here are the written steps:
1) Get a drive that can read the disc format you have
2) Install the base game and expansions
SHOULD YOU RUN INTO AN ISSUE REFERING TO AN UPDATE/the Sims not being up to date, Install the update Patch from this link: www.mediafire.com/download/lzb... and copy the contents into your Sims 2 folder and confirm the override (I explained this all in my first video, go back to that for a visual guide :)
Run the administration as admin and use the cmd window (run as admin!) if necessary to get around restrictions or red error messages. You can sometimes copy contents of the disc to the PC and run the autorun from there but not always
3)Go to the linked guidedocs.google.com/document/d/19...
4) Install the 4GB Update Patch ntcore.com/?page_id=371
5) Copy the d3d9.dll file from github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/rel... the tar.gz folder (from the 32 bit version) AFTER you gave everyone permission over the TSBin folder of the latest expansion pack you installed (or the base game bin, should you have that one only)
6) Download the latest www.simsnetwork.com/tools/gra... graphics rulemaker version and install it
7) Refer to the guide for correct settings
8) Create a shortcut and add -w at the end of the Target in the Shortcut Properties
9) Start the Game and adjust the settings in game as you like
You're done ! YAY
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I absolutely agree!!!
I tried this today and it worked!!! I'm so happy to be able to play my favorite childhood game again after such a long time 😊😊😊
I can confirm that this works on Windows 11 and I used the Super Deluxe Version of the game.
Thank you so so much for this guide you're awesome ❤
Yayyy, thank you for your feedback, I'm so glad it worked 🥰
Is it still working?! I been wanting to play the sims 2 so I bought the cds off ebay but it didn’t work. I have a gaming laptop I really want to play please lmk if it’s still working
I’m super unfamiliar with computer terms that aren’t “open file” and “run” so this video has been a blessing. Also, can confirm that this works with single disc versions of the game.
Thank you so much for letting me know, awesome. And omg same, I had to learn all of them while frantically googling along multiple guides, so I'm trying to make all my guides as friendly as possible, I'm glad it carries over that way 🥰
After hours I came through your channel, thank you for the Update Patch ! Now I can play The sims 2 again in 2023 !
Aww I'm so happy 😊, have fun!!
This is amazing, thank you so much for doing this. I did it for the first time last night and it didn't work but did it again today by following every step you've went through and IT LAUNCHED (it crashed on launch before). Whether it continues playing is another matter 😂
You've went to so much effort and have done so well ❤️ you've gained a subscriber from me
I'm so glad it worked (kinda worked?) If you wanna figure out what might keep it from continuously running, feel free to DM my twitter or sth like that :). And thank you so much for subscribing !
You are a life saver! I tried to make it work for hours before my bf send your video. I did everything that you did, and now it finally working!!! Im soooo happy, ty ty ty
Omg that makes me so happy! Enjoy playing, tell your bf he's a good one if he searches for a solution for you 😊🥺
This totally fixed my problem thank you so much!
Awww i'm so glad
Hello just wanted to thank you for this guide, you really are a lifesaver ! ❤
Yay I'm so glad it worked for you, thank you for your sweet comment
Thank you so much
Yay,have a good time sim-sing
Thank you so much!!! Just letting you know it worked with Sims double deluxe ❤️
Awww I'm so glad and yay, glad it worked
Thank you so much I was so frustrated now I’m able to play😊
Yayyyy that is amazing to hear, enjoy it!!!
Hey thanks again for the walkthrough! Strangely for me, I didn't require d3 file. Other than that everything launched and looks great! I haven't played the Sims 2 in some time, it's my favorite iteration of the Sims franchise! Great video!
I'm so glad it worked for you! Yeah I think there are some things that are especially required for some versions but others work fine, also haven't quite found out yet what is a definite for which, but I'm glad it worked for you Overall 🥰 happy gaming!
In your TSBin folder, when you add the d3d9.dll, does it create any other files like a log file? I'm still having a direct x 9.0c error, which seems to be pretty common, but I saw someone mention that certain folders/files should be created when you have successfully copied over the d3d9.dll file.
I think for me it did, I could be wrong, but j feel at least one more log file was added, If you wanna DM me on twitter and I can share a screenshot
The guy who made the tutorial keeps shouting that it's very important for the GPU to be Vulkan compatible? Does that even matter after all? I know for me Sims 2 was working on my Dual GPU laptop just fine back when it was on Windows 7 and now it's all laggy. I would like to follow this step by step guide, but I really don't understand why this guy keeps fussing about Vulkan compatible. I'm confused.
I hadn't even seen that on the guide tbh, so I don't even know if that's something that I paid any mind to when I did this? I'm Also confused lol sorry
i love when microsoft support says "it's impossible" and then little messenger teaches you how to do that step by step 😂
Microsoft clearly needs to come to my class
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yay I'm so glad it worked for you :)
Well this is works! Thanks and SUBBED
I'm so glad and thank you 🥰 welcome in
I tried to put sims 2 on my windows 10 yesterday the base game installed completely fine and I was able to play, but when I tried to install the university expansion pack it started to install fine but when they wanted me to put in the 4th disc of the base game to update the game it stopped and told me that the update process did not complete successfully, installation will now terminate. What do I do?
Check out my first guide I made in this, it should be linked in the description. There is a file there in the description called update fix File, that should take care of it! Lemme know if it works :)
I've just watched your tutorial after failing to launch The Sims 2 and it SAVED ME.
I have some expasion packs I want to install, should I delete the 4GB Patch from The Sims 2 folder before copying it to the latest expasion pack folder ?
Danke vielmal !!
I don't think I did,but keep me posted , I think I also explained this more in detail in my previous Sims 2 video which should be linked in the description 🥰
Thank you for the guide! I'm still experiencing issues when it comes to downloading the expansion packs, it installs and then asks me to install the Disc 4 from the Sims 2 base game and then says it couldn't update and uninstalls the expansion.
Oh check my previous video about this for the update file thing! There is a fix!!! Lemme know if it works for you 🩵
Hi i found your tutorial quite informative thank you.
I have an Acer F15 laoptop that i usually play all my sims games on.
I have installed my Double Deluxe version with all the expansions but after time i find that the base game files dissapear and i have to uninstall & reinstall everything.. coukd it be the mofs that are affecting the files? I add the updated patches & clean ui mod & fix mods to get rid of the shaddows etc to get the old game to run on a newer system... have you ever heard of dissapearing files happening? Very strange...... x
Hi,did you make sure while installing that each expansion file plus the base game have their own folders?
Hello! I don't know if you can help me, but I installed the expansion all glamor accessories and after that the Sims 2 Mansion and Gardens stopped working and this message appeared...
" It was not possible to find graphics cards compatible with DirectX 9.0c on this system. Please ensure that you have a graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c and that you have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer". I do not know what to do!
Ufff good question, did you double check if you had the software installed I mention in my video? I think that one helped me most
@@TheLittleMessenger Yes, I followed everything exactly (except the graphics part, as the file download is blocked) :(
I followed the steps and ran it as admin, but it still gives me the error message that it’s being blocked by the admin. I’m downloading it from an attached dvd drive (as my PC doesn’t have one), could that be the issue? Is there anything else I can do?
Did you try to run it through the CMD while you started CMD as admin? The external drive shouldn't be an issue, I did that too in my first video. fingers crossed for you!
heyy, i tried the work around method using the CMD and i followed your instructions, yet i still get the error message :(
Oh no, did you check if maybe my first video would help? I think I mentioned something in that video about it but can't remember right now
Thanks for your guide, it helped to go through the administrator things, but I have another problem, game says AutorunGUI.dll not found or corrupted, what should help? I use Double Deluxe disc
Hmmm that's a good question, I'll work on it tonight and get back to you, either if I can figure it out or not, expect an answer tomorrow:)
I have a further question: do you have any expansion packs installed or JUST the base game?
I found a thread that might be helpful, let me know if this works answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/missing-file-cannot-find-required-dll/e81501e0-6149-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5 :)
@@TheLittleMessenger Thanks for your reply, I have no Sims 2 in my PC, I tried to do as suggested at the link but still doesn't work(( To clarify, I able to start autorun at old Win7 PC, so I think no problem with disc itself
@@TheLittleMessenger I figured out how to go through this! I opened Local Group Policy Editor, and disabled "Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode", also I copied my disc on hard drive and used compatibility mode on AutoRun.exe as Windows XP Service Pack 3 and then I was able to at least open installation, now I have another issue which I don't clearly understand xDDD Hope it helps someone with same problem) P.S. After installation it's better to enable admin approval mode, I guess
Hi Little Messenger. First off, thank you so much for this video and your files! I've gradually installed up to Free Time and I've run into the Administrator Blocked issue. I open up the CMD window, switch to the disc's drive so that I can see the files on the disc including the AutRun.exe - right clicking on that and selecting run as administrator again results in the block. I also tried the auto run in the cmd prompt screen but get an access is denied response. I'm not sure if I'm following your instructions correctly? I will tell you that if I right click on the auto run file on the disc and open up properties, I can select a a run this program as administrator box under the compatibility tab. I suspect this is where my set up is a little different than yours? I still get the red blocked message though. I am using the same original disc I've owned since it was released. Thanks again LM! I am really happy I can play up to Bon Voyage thanks to you! Peace & Love! maddie
Unfortunately, I run into the same issue with free time and I can't explain why 🥲 I think I mention this more in my first video? I feel like somehow it worked when I did it the second time on a different PC while literally nothing was changed. I'm so sorry, I wish I could be of more help
Ah, i had never seen your first video though I know you talk about it in this one. Well, again, believe me when I say I'm tickled for your help regardless! You gave me and it looks like many others joy and that makes you very special! ❤@@TheLittleMessenger
im also confused cause when i found my sims 2, i didnt have any packs in there!
do you mean expansions of what do you mean with packs :) ?
Thank you so much. I was able to install all my expansions, but I do have a problem with launching it. I did the exact steps as requested before I tried launching it but it keeps having a "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system" error. I tried to find solutions on google but nothing worked.
Hi, I'm glad it worked first of all, second, mhhh, did you download the graphics rule maker? That sounds a bit like what it could be. Or the tar.gz thing? I'll brainstorm a bit for you, keep me updated, I'll comment again later
Hi. I have finally found a way for my Sims 2 to work! It still kept giving me the error after installing it with the discs, but I have found a alternative that works perfectly. Thanks so much. 💚
@@chantestrauss5803 I'm getting the same issue even after downloading the drivers recommended. What did you do to fix your issues? I'm getting the same error message
@@chantestrauss5803hi I’m struggling with the same issue. What did you do to make it work ?
Ugg. I was so excited but it’s still crashing at the loading screen. Tried the workarounds listed on the tutorial but nothing is working. Fantastic video, though! Maybe eventually I’ll be able to identify the problem.
Oh no I'm sorry it isn't working. I know there are some other fantastic tutorials out there that do it in a different way, I hope you can find a solution soon
I am here before watching the video i wanted to install the sims 2 so i did, later it tells me that the dvd drive is not detected. Just like some minutes ago i fixed that but now i have another problem. I installed the sims 2 pets and it tells me to put the disc into the dvd thing while it was here. What do i do ( sorry for bad english and grammar :(((( english is not my native language )
There seems to be an issue with either your DVD or the drive itself, have you checked if it detects other DVDs?
@@TheLittleMessenger i didnt actually but let me do it now. I think it does but i didnt check it because i tried playing jurrasic world and it told me to install some dvd player. So i think yes :)) But i think the problem might be that, that i lost my the sims 2 Bon Voyage or something like that and i cant start the game because it tells me to to open the sims 2 with using this Bon Voyage disc. ( sorry for bad english again )
Ahhh, I'd just deinstall and then reinstall without bon voyage, Sims always wants the latest expansion to be in the drive when you start it. So just make sure you own that newest pack. I'd google and check the order of Sims expansions 🥰
Does it work with the Sims 2 ultimate addition on ea
I'm not sure on the digital versions, but check the Google doc link in the description, maybe that has it? Someone else commented it worked on their ultimate disc version 😊
I tried to run my collection pack through the last way and it still said that it is denied
Did you also start the cmd in admin mode? First time I did that I forgot
@TheLittleMessenger oh my goodness you're amazing thank you so much
Thank you! You just made my day!!!
Yay, so glad !
hi but where i should sims 2 and after these thinks
I'm so sorry, I don't understand the question. Can you rephrase it?
Do You Need A Use A Software With The External Drive
Depends on the drive I guess? Mine is just plug and play
Verbatim External Cd Rom And Dvd Drive
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I had an issue where the cmd workaround was still blocked on my Windows (might be because I'm using Bootcamp on an IMac). This video seemed to do the trick! Also, I'm installing Double Deluxe for anyone interested. czcams.com/video/Wngccxglk_U/video.htmlsi=2az65ckrQ0Mka_ry
Thank you i have sims 2 myself but I’m installing on my grandmas computer which is a windows 10
Oh my gosh, does your grandma play Sims 2 🥹?
@@TheLittleMessenger yes I’m teaching her how
Oh so sad. It's crashing every time I try to create a family o pick one of already existing (e.g Goths) 😢
btw thank you so much for your effort! I was really exciting just to see a town haha
Oh no 😭 I really hope maybe you'll find a fix to keep it from crashing, maybe check my first guide, I mention some other things there? Should be linked in the description. But thank you for your sweet comments overall, really appreciate it 🥰
@@TheLittleMessenger thank you for your advice, I will
Can you download mods and put them in this version?
there used to be mods and custom content for sims 2, but I am not sure if it still exists somewhere on the internet. lemme know if you find some!
The Sims Resource has some sims 2 cc and mods
Just be careful with downloading mods and always have your antivirus software updated❤
wHERE DO I PUT CMD
In the search bar 😊
I’m going to test if this’ll work or not, I just hope it works as I’ve been wanting to play the sims 2 since I was 8 now I’m 17
Did it work???
@@TheLittleMessenger yea! I downloaded from the sims 2 from the wiki. Only problem is that it’s kind of glitchy but still playable
Thank you fellow Simmer!
You're so welcome!
do i need copies of the game for this?
I mean, you need the game to play the game, yes. Like any other game, it doesn't just appear out of thin air
@@TheLittleMessenger sorry i meant to ask, do i need a cd of the sims 2
Well, yes? I'm not sure about the question. Are you asking if an online download also works if you can find one? In that case, I can't answer you, since that's technically theft.
So sad! Still didn't work for me. :(
Oh no, when did it crash for you or what step didn't work? Maybe we can figure it out together
Danke sehr es hat sehr gut funktioniert mit deiner Hilfe und schritt für schritt Erklärung
Danke schön
Ah das freut mich voll, yay!
"I have a program called Winrar instaled" bruh, this made me laugh like crazy XD
Happy to give ppl some giggles 😂 hope you have a good day 😁
probably could have mentioned this wasn't digital in the title or thumbnail
Thanks for the feedback, but both the title is already so long and the thumbnail is pretty crowded. Plus the guide in the video description also has a link to the digital I think.
great job, but what about DirectX 9.0c ?
thats the problem i have
What's your exact problem? 😊
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I'm sorry but I don't really understand the question
Esto es seguro, quiero decir mi pc no va a explotar por algún virus?
I'm sorry but I only speak English and German
@@TheLittleMessenger Sorry, I was wondering if it was a safe way to get the sims 2, from what I understand I can download it.
I can't give a blanket statement on that, always make sure your antivirus software is up to date. I am not going to make any promises on getting a virus or something like that. I always am careful and make sure I double check everything, so I advise that to you too
I wanted a guide for Win10 for installing Sims 2 without CD.
Click on the link in the video description, there is one in the doc I'm talking about
i havent watched the video. just too long. but do we really need cd for that? i don't even have a base game cd. i only got apartments and the weeding stuff disc version sadly.
Wasn't even sure if I wanted to reply to your comment, thanks for not watching?! Yes you always need the base game, that's how games 20 years ago worked. Maybe next time you might even watch the video before commenting? Thank you 🥰
will it work on a hp laptop??
The laptop brand has nothing to do with anything, instead it's about what kind of system you are running. Like , is it windows 10?11? Linux? I would advise you to google if you need help finding out cause I can't do that through comments, good luck 🥰
@@TheLittleMessengersorry im reading this so late but i had another question halfway through the video but do we need a disk in or for us to download the sims too? (im sorry if this was discussed i just had a question before finishing)
this still works? thank you in advance anyways!❤❤
It should still work, yes. Good luck!
What about Mac 😢
I don't have a Mac,maybe someone else made a tutorial
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Lol I take it the tutorial worked ? Thank you 🥰
This works on windows 11 as well.
Thank you so much for letting me know ❤️❤️❤️
There should be a remaster 😅
Another one? 😅 Hey I'll tell you what, if I reach 50 channel members, I'll do another remaster 🥰
whenever i hit the 27% mark when downloading this message pops up "e:\base\tsdata\sims3d\sims11.package not transferring" literally no matter what i do it wont work. Did anyone else have this problem?
Oh no, might be a scratch on your cd?