So.. The Sims 1 works with Windows 8.1 - but not The Sims 2 ..

s_stutler

Not sure where to put this-
But I have been trying to get my Sims 2 to work on my modern PC for a while now. (Ever since the last Sims 3 patch plummed up everything and made my game unplayable) AND the disaster that is TS4 was released. I'm not even ashamed to say I went back to TS1.. crazy I know (even they can dance together) -.-

Anywho I finally found my way into the VM world. My PC tried to boot up TS1- because well it tries to boot everything- and lowl and behold- It worked! I have been playing a family for a while now. (the babies really were the spawn of the devil ) - I thought I was just young and uneducated-bu they really are terrible! ...

So then- it hit me! TS1 works ...on all modern computers AND old computers. BUT TS2 doesn't ? What the actual plum! It's like they all forced us to upgrade to a new computer to play TS3 - knowing they could kill TS2 because our computers wouldn't be able to handle it!

Conspiracy theory? Maybe. LOL.

What does everyone think about this> if you already knew, thats great. I just found out. LOL

KayeStar

Wha...? I have Windows 8.1 and Sims 2 runs just fine.

Aine

Same here, it works fine on my 8.1.

xBob18

Me three!

s_stutler

My Sims 2 hates me!! It always says "Windows does not know what to do with this app..." Er well- something of that effect. And this app is not compatible with the current operating system you are using... o.O I have tried compatibility mode, run as admin, burn to computer and then load, --I did get it to install with the grumpy loader- but then none of the expansion packs would install ... You are some lucky folks! LOL.

masterjamie2

I haven't tried with Windows 8.1 (I found no reason to have it, really), but if I had to guess, it might depend on which version of TS2 you're trying to install. If it's the UC build, it's more likely to work than with the 4-CD version. I think it also depends on if it's 32-bit windows or 64-bit..if Windows 8 even has those anymore.

s_stutler

Ok. Makes sense. I have the 4 disc version. SO annoying when installing them! LOL. I only have Windows 8.1 because it came with my super rig. I wanted to have something super nice and powerful to play TS4 on .... (yeeeaah...) Look how well that turned out!

kremesch73

Add me to the list of people that S1 and 2 runs fine on my Win 8.1. The issue resides with newer hardware; not software.

Rflong7

Hi

If I were you I'd visit EA's Customer Service and ask for the Ultimate Collection- might have to ask a few times with different CS reps. That way it'll work on your system. Tell them your problem and have the code ready... being told no a few times isn't too bad if you can get what you want in the end.

sydwilgirl23

I am sorry, but this is a but funny. Sims 1 is a much older game than Sims 2....

Jinx23

@s_stutler What exactly is the problem you are having with the sims 2 running? I had problems too with running the sims 2 because it did not recognize the newer graphics cards so it kept crashing, but I was to find a fix online.