Conflict with Emulation Software detected

[Rohannnn]

I was just speculating, not sure whether the problem is actually down to false detection of CD/DVD writing software.

But if it is, it won't necessarily affect everyone. As far as I know, the way SecuROM detects emulation software is by checking against a database (blacklist) of known CD/DVD emulators. If it finds software on your PC matching the database, it will show the error and refuse to load the game.

CD and DVD writing programs are usually the most common to falsely "match" entries in the blacklist because they use similar techniques and files to emulators. But they are not all identical, so some will cause a problems and others won't.

In fact, some (Nero I think is one example) actually come with optional emulators - these are almost certainly deliberately on the blacklist by now if the emulator is turned on.

Anyway, the number of people having this problem makes me think that's not the likely explanation any more. SecuROM test their blacklists regularly (or at least they should!) to try to make sure that ordinary programs don't get "detected" and cause this.

[ipodgeenie]

Just got a reply from SecuROM support about the issue and they said:

"Hello,

Please rename your original <SIMS2EP7.exe> (located in the folder C:/Program Files/EA GAMES/The Sims 2 FreeTime/TSBin) to <SIMS2EP7.old>. Then, click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser. This will open a blank webpage and a File Download window. From the File Download window click Open, extract the new <SIMS2EP7.exe> into the original's folder and re-start the application.

The link for the new file is:
http://www.securom.com/support/custo...0/Sims2EP7.zip

If the problem persists, please send another analysis file of the latest executable to us.

Best regards,

SecuROM Support Team
SecuROM on the web: SecuROM
or via e-mail: support@securom.com

NOTE: Please include the entire subject line, exactly as written including your ticket number, in the subject line of your communications to ensure proper handling."

hopes this helps guys!
just about to try it myself now.

EDIT: This solution works! I can play The Sims 2 now!! yaaaay!

[limabifrost]

Well done ipodgeenie and thanks for sharing the tip!

[justiD]

Thank you so much!

you are my Hero!

It`s really works!Thank you ipodgeenie for sharingthis tip.I am so happy right now

[ipodgeenie]

Youre welcome guys. I know it was killing me not being able to play TS2 and I knew I wouldn't be the only one.

EA didn't give me any useful info like SecuROM support did

[EAUK_Aurora]

I am glad that you got a fix guys

[D4N73]

Aside from uninstalling the expansion pack itself thus removing the patch. Is there any other effective solution for this issue?

[limabifrost]

Ipodgeenie's method (stated a few posts above) seems to work, although I haven't personally tried it yet. Have you tried that method?

[D4N73]

Thanks! So it's all we need is just an update securom files i guess. Will try later.

[Albertine]

You are a star ipodgeenie

Fix worked!


/al

[ipodgeenie]

Originally Posted by Albertine

You are a star ipodgeenie

Fix worked!


/al

You're welcome

[Datadanne]

ok... When i extract the file to blablabla/tsbin on my vista comp, it says access denied?!

Ok, i have a game with a nocd crack and i was wondering if there is securom in simcity 4 too? , Because it won´t start...

Originally Posted by Datadanne

Ok, i have a game with a nocd crack and i was wondering if there is securom in simcity 4 too? , Because it won´t start...

*Couch* It worked.. after cleaning the sc4 cd...

[EAUK_Aurora]

Originally Posted by Datadanne

ok... When i extract the file to blablabla/tsbin on my vista comp, it says access denied?!

I am assuming not because I think you already accessed the file there but do you have admin rights on your pc?

[puppetfish]

Here is my problem...

I bought a new computer with Vista, but when I loaded all the expansions and stuff packs up to BV I kept getting an error message when I started the game. It said "Please insert the orginal disc and not a backup." Now, my BV is the original disc, and it did work on my old computer with Windows ME. So I took BV off and Seasons works just fine. I tried reinstalling it, got the same message, and have since taken it off. When Free Time came out I borrowed a friend's copy just to see if it would work (because I am not paying $30 for something that won't run on my computer) and I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE!

So will the above mentioned fix work for Bon Voyage as well? Or is it just that I am doomed to never install any Expansion past Seasons on my computer again?

[Datadanne]

Originally Posted by EAUK_Aurora

I am assuming not because I think you already accessed the file there but do you have admin rights on your pc?

Yes...

[ASIVanFelix]

If you are receiving the message 'Conflict with Emulation Software Detected' after installing the Sims 2 FreeTime patch number 2, there may be some issues that will need to be resolved.
First, Please try ending your background tasks.
If you still have an issue with this error message there may be a conflict with SecuROM and your system. To resolve this:

1. Download the latest update from SecuROM for The Sims 2 FreeTime.
2. This will open a blank webpage and a File Download window. From the File Download window click Open.
3. Extract the SIMS2EP7.exe onto your desktop.
4. Double-click on My Computer.
5. Double-click on your local drive C:.
6. Double-click on Program Files.
7. Double-click on EA GAMES.
8. Double-click on The Sims 2 FreeTime.
9. Double-click on TSBin.
10. Find the file SIMS2EP7.exe, right click, and select Rename.
11. Rename this file to SIMS2EP7.old.
12. Drag the file SIMS2EP7.exe from your desktop into this folder.
13. Try the game again.

[Datadanne]

Just great... If i do as you say then if i start from the downloaded link it runs until "Breaking down breakable cars (*** I DUNNO WUT IT SAYS, I HAVE THE SWEDISH VERSION!)" then it says program has crached blablabla...

[cveezee]

Originally Posted by Datadanne

Just great... If i do as you say then if i start from the downloaded link it runs until "Breaking down breakable cars (*** I DUNNO WUT IT SAYS, I HAVE THE SWEDISH VERSION!)" then it says program has crached blablabla...

From memory, that's the point where custom content is loaded, at least some parts of it. I had that a while ago, fixed it by temporarily removing my CC then checking it was all up to date, and putting it back.

[Datadanne]

Ok, but before i had problems i deleated all my cc...

[Albatross]

I had the emulation problem when I downloaded the patch the day it came out. I asked for help on the US site and someone told me to uninstall the freetime game and reinstall it. I was worried that I would lose my legacy family and didn't really want to do that - but I couldn't play the game and saw no alternative.
I did uninstall and reinstalled (didn't lose any of my legacy) and the game has run fine since.

[shellllllyx333]

im really confused, when i go to my documents and click EAgames theres a sim 2 folder, but no sims 2 freetime????!?
idk im really confused and i just got this game and just installed the new patch
PLEASE HELP


and i dont see any of my sims 2 games anywhere in my documents?!?
idk im so confused

[shellllllyx333]

and i dont understand where securom is at? where to download it..

[limabifrost]

Assuming you installed in the suggested file path, your games can be found under
C:\Program Files\EA GAMES
The file in "my documents" you can just ignore unless you plan on installing CC or making backups of your save files. Don't delete that folder though!

Oh and don't worry about downloading securom, to the best of my knowledge it should come with the game
Hope that helps!

[blueoceaneyes]

I have the real version of all the expansion packs for sims2 and i got the same error message. I tried doing exactly as you said...renaming the old exe and dowloading the new one. I did this and it still did not work. I dobnot know what I'm doing wrong. I want to play Sims... ;..(

Originally Posted by ipodgeenie

Just got a reply from SecuROM support about the issue and they said:

"Hello,

Please rename your original <SIMS2EP7.exe> (located in the folder C:/Program Files/EA GAMES/The Sims 2 FreeTime/TSBin) to <SIMS2EP7.old>. Then, click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser. This will open a blank webpage and a File Download window. From the File Download window click Open, extract the new <SIMS2EP7.exe> into the original's folder and re-start the application.

The link for the new file is:
http://www.securom.com/support/custo...0/Sims2EP7.zip

If the problem persists, please send another analysis file of the latest executable to us.

Best regards,

SecuROM Support Team
SecuROM on the web: SecuROM
or via e-mail: support@securom.com

NOTE: Please include the entire subject line, exactly as written including your ticket number, in the subject line of your communications to ensure proper handling."

hopes this helps guys!
just about to try it myself now.

EDIT: This solution works! I can play The Sims 2 now!! yaaaay!

[justiD]

I know what you`re feeling.I don`t understand why it didn`t work,It works for me