Unzipping with WinZip (.zip files)
This step follows for XP users with Winzip and .zip files (most common), but it will be similar for others.
1. Firstly locate the .zip you downloaded and right-click the file. This will bring up a menu next to the icon, you'll need to select
'Extract all Files'.
2. This will start WinZip, select
'Next' to begin the extraction process.
3. Now we have to select the location we want the downloads to be extracted to, click
Browse and find the location:
My Documents/ EA Games/ The Sims 2/ Downloads - this is the default location for the majority of downloads but check the website you're downloading from incase they have specific instructions, especially if they are hacks.
4. Once you've selected and checked you've selected the right location click
'Next' and the extraction will begin, WinZip will inform you when it is complete, you can view the files you've extracted to make extra sure they're in the right folder!
Once you have unzipped your files check that they are directly in the Downloads folder and not in any subfolders. Then restart your game and they should appear!