Is it possibile to run "The Sims" under windows xp

borndead81 · 12-04-2007, 07:41 AM

Hello forum!

I haven't played sims before and I'm thinking of buying a copy but on the cd it says that the required os is Windows 95/2000.... note that I'm talking about "The Sims" not the sims 2.

So I was wondering whether I'd be able to install and run it under my windows xp hp laptop.

Many thanks in advance.

Rohannnn · 12-04-2007, 12:59 PM

The Sims should run fine on XP, many people including me have had it working without any problems

borndead81 · 12-04-2007, 04:36 PM

Thanks Rohanc4

I've bought a copy today and yes it's working fine under XP

Cheers.

x11james50x · 13-04-2007, 12:16 AM

I Have the complete collection and it runs fine

CuteLolarosea · 09-06-2007, 06:43 PM

Yeah i run on 98 it works great!

Torta xaham · 24-07-2007, 08:12 PM

hey, im new to here and this is my first post... muahwahwahwahwah...

anyways...

the sims 1 also works on windows vista home basic

bondey6679 · 09-08-2007, 10:13 PM

Hey I have Complete collection Too

Which im selling for £28.00 so i cn upgrade my sims 2 collection

i used to have em all but traded em in now im starting all over agen

yellowceitidh · 22-08-2007, 03:39 PM

Bought The Sims only for £5 last year. It was a bit slow on 98, but worked faster on XP. Have Sims 2 now as well.

Johanjohan8 · 23-08-2007, 11:10 PM

I had The Sims installed earlier this day, but i uninstalled all games. Why? Because all the games took unnecessary much place at C:\\ xD

phoebepip1959 · 27-08-2007, 12:47 AM

Hello there. I installed The Sims on my computer running Windows XP but it encounters a problem everytime I access it so cannot play! I have changed the compatability mode on the pc but to no avail!!! I have also tried to obtain a patch to see if this would help but cannot access this either!

Help!!!

The Star Hermit · 27-08-2007, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoebepip1959

Hello there. I installed The Sims on my computer running Windows XP but it encounters a problem everytime I access it so cannot play! I have changed the compatability mode on the pc but to no avail!!! I have also tried to obtain a patch to see if this would help but cannot access this either!

Help!!!

Hi phoebepip1959, welcome to the forums.

One question! Are you using an administrator account to install and run the game? According to the EA database, if you are using Windows XP/2000, you must use an Administrator account to properly install and run the game. Using a limited account can result in the inability to install, run, or save; crashes; errors; and further issues.

If you are already using an administrator account, I'd suggest you contact the EA Support Team directly for further assistance. You can find contact details in the Support Fourm.

yuarnie · 05-09-2007, 02:15 PM

Hi
I have had the sims double deluxe for a few years now
and it still keeps freezing, thats why I dont play on it anymore so I thought I
would ask you guys if you know how I can solve this problem.
I've already unistalled it and re-installed it 3 or 4 times now and I still have the same problem, I use windows xp.

J Hall

The Star Hermit · 06-09-2007, 11:49 AM

Hi there yuarnie, welcome to the forums.

It depends a bit on just where it's freezing, i.e. during install, at the start up screen, at the same sim time everyday, just generally at random points etc.

General random lock up/freezes are usually down to conflicts with sound or graphics cards, or their drivers, it can also be down conflicts with other programs or processes that may be running at the same time as The Sims. Try updating the Graphic Card Drivers, the Sound Card Drivers and shutting down Background Tasks and see if that solves it. If it doesn't, I'd recommend that you contact the EA Support Team directly who can go through all the various possible causes and solutions with you, you can find their contact details in the Support Fourm.

tpavfc · 07-09-2007, 10:10 AM

j.w if you have an xp or vista computer why dont you just buy the sims 2?

12-04-2007, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
borndead81 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Is it possibile to run "The Sims" under windows xp Hello forum! I haven't played sims before and I'm thinking of buying a copy but on the cd it says that the required os is Windows 95/2000.... note that I'm talking about "The Sims" not the sims 2. So I was wondering whether I'd be able to install and run it under my windows xp hp laptop. Many thanks in advance.

13-04-2007, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
x11james50x Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Hi, I Have the complete collection and it runs fine

05-09-2007, 02:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
yuarnie Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	Sims double deluxe Hi I have had the sims double deluxe for a few years now and it still keeps freezing, thats why I dont play on it anymore so I thought I would ask you guys if you know how I can solve this problem. I've already unistalled it and re-installed it 3 or 4 times now and I still have the same problem, I use windows xp. J Hall

06-09-2007, 11:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,916	Hi there yuarnie, welcome to the forums. It depends a bit on just where it's freezing, i.e. during install, at the start up screen, at the same sim time everyday, just generally at random points etc. General random lock up/freezes are usually down to conflicts with sound or graphics cards, or their drivers, it can also be down conflicts with other programs or processes that may be running at the same time as The Sims. Try updating the Graphic Card Drivers, the Sound Card Drivers and shutting down Background Tasks and see if that solves it. If it doesn't, I'd recommend that you contact the EA Support Team directly who can go through all the various possible causes and solutions with you, you can find their contact details in the Support Fourm. __________________ Currently Playing: The Sims 3

12-04-2007, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rohannnn Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 4,010	The Sims should run fine on XP, many people including me have had it working without any problems

12-04-2007, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
borndead81 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks Rohanc4 I've bought a copy today and yes it's working fine under XP Cheers.

09-06-2007, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
CuteLolarosea Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Yeah i run on 98 it works great!

24-07-2007, 08:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Torta xaham Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	hey, im new to here and this is my first post... muahwahwahwahwah... anyways... the sims 1 also works on windows vista home basic

09-08-2007, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
bondey6679 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 124	Hey I have Complete collection Too Which im selling for £28.00 so i cn upgrade my sims 2 collection i used to have em all but traded em in now im starting all over agen

22-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
yellowceitidh Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Bought The Sims only for £5 last year. It was a bit slow on 98, but worked faster on XP. Have Sims 2 now as well.

23-08-2007, 11:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Johanjohan8 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 27	I had The Sims installed earlier this day, but i uninstalled all games. Why? Because all the games took unnecessary much place at C:\\ xD

27-08-2007, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
phoebepip1959 Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	Hello there. I installed The Sims on my computer running Windows XP but it encounters a problem everytime I access it so cannot play! I have changed the compatability mode on the pc but to no avail!!! I have also tried to obtain a patch to see if this would help but cannot access this either! Help!!!

07-09-2007, 10:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
tpavfc Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Telford:D Posts: 76	j.w if you have an xp or vista computer why dont you just buy the sims 2?