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Omni · 21-09-2007, 10:07 PM

Introduction
Welcome to The Sims 2 forum. Here you will find information and plenty of discussion about The Sims 2. Please feel free to join in and ask any questions you may have but be sure to read the forum rules and The Infraction System first.

For more information about The Sims 2 you can visit the official website: www.thesims2.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Click here for The Sims 2 - Frequently Asked Questions

The Simulation Fansite Directory can be found here.

If you have an EA Games dedicated fansite to share with us, you can posts it in the Fansite Forum.

Still having problems?
If you were unable to find a solution to a problem you are having in the FAQ then click here to visit our Support Centre for further assistance.

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:38 PM

The Sims 2 - Frequently Asked Questions

If you're new to The Sims 2 or you're stuck and need a little help, that's what this thread is for.

To save having lots of threads all asking and answering the same questions, here is a compilation of some of the most frequently asked questions. Before asking your question in the forum, please see if it has already been answered!

The hot links section below are important information or the most popular requests.

General Contents

Hot Links/Miscellaneous

Note: If you wish to use the technical guides from my old Troubleshooting Guide, see Sound Card Issues, Graphics Card Issues, Temp Files, Background Tasks, Hard Drive Housekeeping and Miscellaneous.

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:45 PM

General Sims 2 Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:46 PM

Stuff Pack Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:46 PM

University Expansion Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:47 PM

Nightlife Expansion Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:49 PM

Open For Business Expansion Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:49 PM

Pets Expansion Questions

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:50 PM

Seasons Expansion Questions

Note: Also see A Guide to Talent Badges

The Star Hermit · 24-09-2007, 05:54 PM

Bon Voyage Expansion Questions

The Star Hermit · 12-12-2007, 01:39 AM

FreeTime Expansion Questions

EAUK_Aurora · 24-07-2008, 05:48 PM

Apartment Life Expansion Questions

21-09-2007, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Omni Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Institute Gender: Male Posts: 3,395 Blog Entries: 7	Welcome to The Sims 2 forum - cheats, hints, fansite links, tips and more... Introduction Welcome to The Sims 2 forum. Here you will find information and plenty of discussion about The Sims 2. Please feel free to join in and ask any questions you may have but be sure to read the forum rules and The Infraction System first. For more information about The Sims 2 you can visit the official website: www.thesims2.co.uk Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Click here for The Sims 2 - Frequently Asked Questions The Simulation Fansite Directory can be found here. If you have an EA Games dedicated fansite to share with us, you can posts it in the Fansite Forum. Still having problems? If you were unable to find a solution to a problem you are having in the FAQ then click here to visit our Support Centre for further assistance. __________________ Recently played: Need for Speed: Undercover Have you Met your match? Electronic Arts[/size] Last edited by The Star Hermit; 11-10-2007 at 11:08 PM..

24-09-2007, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	The Sims 2 - Frequently Asked Questions If you're new to The Sims 2 or you're stuck and need a little help, that's what this thread is for. To save having lots of threads all asking and answering the same questions, here is a compilation of some of the most frequently asked questions. Before asking your question in the forum, please see if it has already been answered! The hot links section below are important information or the most popular requests. General Contents General Sims 2 Questions Stuff Pack Questions University Expansion Questions Nightlife Expansion Questions Open For Business Expansion Questions Pets Expansion Questions Seasons Expansion Questions Bon Voyage Expansion Questions FreeTime Expansion Questions Apartment Life Questions Hot Links/Miscellaneous The Sims 2 Cheats Are there any patches for The Sims 2? Will my computer run the game? Will the game run on Windows Vista? How do I register my game?/I've lost my serial code! How do I install custom content? How do I post images/why are my images small? How to reset your neighbourhoods How to back up your game files In what order should I install all the packs? Red walls, Crashing, Install and Performance issues Creators Tutorials/Guides - includes using Body Shop and creating objects How do I add Sims, Lots or Stories To The Exchange? What can I do with Boolprop? Sims 2 Hacks Guide Note: If you wish to use the technical guides from my old Troubleshooting Guide, see Sound Card Issues, Graphics Card Issues, Temp Files, Background Tasks, Hard Drive Housekeeping and Miscellaneous. Last edited by The Star Hermit; 23-01-2008 at 07:39 PM.. Reason: Updated

24-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	General Sims 2 Questions What are the minimum requirements for running The Sims 2? What are the Aspiration Rewards? What are Career Rewards? Why can't I open or close the cheat box? How do I get a Servo? What's a Cow Plant - How do I get it? How do I resurrect a sim or make a zombie? How do I buy a Cellphone? Why can't I see the neighbours? What are Badges? How do I disable the opening logo/cut scene? How can I add my own Music, TV Channels or Video Games? How do you move to a different neighbourhood? Where is Bella Goth? How do I have a baby? How does WooHoo work? How do I get into a private school? How do I get abducted by aliens? How can my teenagers sneak out of the house? Where can I see a ghost? Do non-playable characters get older? How can I rename a sim? How do I create a custom neighbourhood terrain or picture? How do I run the game in windowed mode? Can you suggest some names for my sims? How do I use the inventory Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2008 at 02:39 PM..

24-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Stuff Pack Questions Stuff Pack Questions What are the minimum requirements for running The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff pack? The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff Guide Issue with Family Fun Stuff Clothing What are the minimum requirements for running The sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff pack? The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff Guide What are the minimum requirements for running The sims 2 Celebration Stuff pack? What are the minimum requirements for running The sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff pack? H&M Fashion Stuff Objects How do I create and use a fashion show runway? Ermie's Christmas Party Pack Guide How do I get the Holiday Party Pack? How do I know it's installed and where are the items? What are the minimum requirements for running The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff pack? What are the minimum requirements for running The Sims 2 Ikea Home Stuff Pack? What are the minimum requirements for running The Sims 2 Mansion & Garden Stuff Pack? Last edited by Ayeffen; 07-03-2009 at 07:24 PM..

24-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	University Expansion Questions University Fequently Asked Questions - Index What is University? What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a University patch? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I have Custom Content? How do I buy a Cellphone? What's a Cow Plant - How do I get it? How do I resurrect a sim or make a zombie? How do I build a Dorm? What are the cheats for The Sims 2 University? What are Greek Fraternities or Sororities? Last edited by The Star Hermit; 14-10-2007 at 02:18 PM..

24-09-2007, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Nightlife Expansion Questions Nightlife Frequently Asked Question - Index What is Sims 2 Nightlife What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a Nightlife Patch? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I have Custom Content? Why does the game freeze on a black screen when I load a Downtown lot? Why do I get a Custom Content warning when I start the game? What does Nightlife add to the game? Guide to Vampires. How do I buy a car and Place a driveway? How do I make a garage? How do I stop the carpool from coming when I have my own car? How do I go Downtown? Guide to Dining. How do I Scope the Room? What do the lightning bolt symbols mean? Why doesn't the Check Out action fulfill my Flirt Want? How do Turn-On's and Turn-Off's work? How can I choose Turn-On's for my existing Sims? How does the ReNuYu Senso Orb work? How do I access and use a Sim's inventory? What are the cheats for The Sims 2 Nightlife? Why don't Downtown objects raise my skills? Why can't I see the neighbours? Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2007 at 05:24 AM..

24-09-2007, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Open For Business Expansion Questions Open For Business Frequently Asked Questions - Index What is Open For Business? What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a patch for Open For Business? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I have Custom Content? How do I purchase a community lot? Why can't I evict Sims from the new Shopping District? A Guide to Talent Badges What are the Open For Business cheats? Six Quick & Simple Steps to Start your Sims Business What objects do I need? How do I manage my stock? How do I manage my Employees? Keeping your customers happy How do I grow my business? How can I place/sell cars on a business lot? How do I get a Servo? Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2007 at 05:25 AM..

24-09-2007, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Pets Expansion Questions Pets Fequently Asked Questions - Index What is The Sims 2 Pets? What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a patch for The Sims 2 Pets? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I have Custom Content? What are the cheats for The Sims 2 Pets? How do I create and upload my own pets onto TheSims2.com? How do I become a Werewolf? - by Kayelle What are the unlockable codes? - by Aaron How do I raise my pets? - by Siml985 Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2007 at 05:26 AM..

24-09-2007, 05:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Seasons Expansion Questions Seasons Frequently Asked Questions - Index What is The Sims 2 Seasons? What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a patch for The Sims 2 Seasons? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I have Custom Content? Why does The Sims 2 Seasons only run in 800x600 resolution? What are the new features in The Sims 2 Seasons? This includes: Enjoying All Four Seasons with Your Sims! New Leftovers Option! New Career Paths! New Pool Tools! New Talent Badges!* How do I use the new hairstyle options? Guide to gardening. This includes: Gardening, Can you dig it? Creating Garden Plots! Building A Greenhouse! The Garden Club! Brief guide to fishing! Guide to Weather/Seasons! This includes: Setting up Seasons for your Neighbourhood! Dressing for the Weather! Extreme Temperatures! Weather Forecast! Personal Thermometers! Roof Protection! Juice Recipes! How do I get the Penguin on my lot? How do I get the Wishing Well? What are the cheats for The Sims 2 Seasons? Note: Also see A Guide to Talent Badges Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2007 at 05:27 AM..

24-09-2007, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	Bon Voyage Expansion Questions Bon Voyage Frequently Asked Questions - Index What is The Sims 2 Bon Voyage? What are the Minimum Requirements? Is there a patch for The Sims 2 Bon Voyage? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I already have Custom Content installed? How does time work on the vacation lots? Why can't I save on a hotel or camp site? - Setting a 'Home Base' What effects does the Collection Rack have? How do seasons work in Bon Voyage? Which terrains are the best for placing beach lots? How do I fulfil all the mementos? How do I create a hotel? What are the cheats for The Sims 2 Bon Voyage? Last edited by The Star Hermit; 01-10-2007 at 05:28 AM..

12-12-2007, 01:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,919	FreeTime Expansion Questions FreeTime Frequently Asked Questions - Index What is The Sims 2 FreeTime? What are the Minimum Requirements? How can I prepare my PC for installation? What happens if I already have Custom Content installed? How do I get the Genie? What are the cheats for The Sims FreeTime? __________________ Currently Playing: The Sims 3 Last edited by The Star Hermit; 10-03-2008 at 04:53 PM..

24-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,733 Blog Entries: 259	Apartment Life Expansion Questions What is The Sims 2 Apartment Life? What are the minimum requirements? How can I prepare my pc for installation? What if I have custom content installed? What cheats are there to use with The Sims 2 Apartment Life? So tell me about those witches. A little bit about apartment living. Who's music am I hearing on the soundtrack? Having technical problems? __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 World Adventures and Left 4 Dead 2 Looking forward to The Saboteur Last edited by Ayeffen; 07-03-2009 at 07:24 PM..