game doesn't run

kizzi2975 · 16-09-2009, 11:02 AM

I have the original sims (complete collection) and have attempted to install it on my new laptop that runs on vista. It installs and lets me play straight after installation but then fails to run on opening. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing and the problem this time was that it wouldn't get past opening the installation packs on the neighbourhood screen.

Any ideas what i can do?

EAUK_Adroit · 16-09-2009, 11:14 AM

Have you tried running the game in compatibility mode?

kizzi2975 · 17-09-2009, 09:53 AM

how do i do that?

EAUK_Aurora · 17-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Right click on the game icon on your desktop, select 'Properties' and choose the 'Compatibility' tab. You could try running the game in compatibility mode for XP SP2 then

Launa3739 · 09-10-2009, 05:05 PM

mine doesnt work either it crashes back to the desktop during loading after like 5 or 10 seconds

i have tried seriouskly everything!

kizzi2975 · 11-10-2009, 12:00 PM

Running it in compatibility mode worked for me so I am yet again enjoying playing sims... have you tried that? I don't know what else u could try... I uninstalled it, re-installed it then clicked to run it in compatibilty as described above...

16-09-2009, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
kizzi2975 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	game doesn't run I have the original sims (complete collection) and have attempted to install it on my new laptop that runs on vista. It installs and lets me play straight after installation but then fails to run on opening. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing and the problem this time was that it wouldn't get past opening the installation packs on the neighbourhood screen. Any ideas what i can do?

16-09-2009, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
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EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,600 Blog Entries: 257	Right click on the game icon on your desktop, select 'Properties' and choose the 'Compatibility' tab. You could try running the game in compatibility mode for XP SP2 then __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

17-09-2009, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
kizzi2975 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	how do i do that?

09-10-2009, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Launa3739 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	mine doesnt work either it crashes back to the desktop during loading after like 5 or 10 seconds i have tried seriouskly everything!

11-10-2009, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
kizzi2975 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Running it in compatibility mode worked for me so I am yet again enjoying playing sims... have you tried that? I don't know what else u could try... I uninstalled it, re-installed it then clicked to run it in compatibilty as described above...