I've read so many help threads on various problems with getting it to run, and yet nothing seems to be working for me.
I get the error message about not having enough space (this, despite having plenty of free space), and then if I continue anyway, the game crashes before I can get started. I've cleared out even more space, though that hasn't helped. Somewhere there was a tip about going in and removing the 'TM' to prevent certain problems, but I seem to already not have that added in-- or if I do, I don't know where it might be. My files don't seem to all be in the same places as things are for the walkthroughs that I've read about how to fix it.
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I'll probably not be of much help since I have no idea about it...
I guess, first off, You're on a Windows OS?
Where is your game installed?
Mine is -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
My Save files are -> C:\Users\My Old Laptop\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection
*I have mine set to Run as administrator from the Start up.exe shortcut on my desktop.
Is your windows operating system Windows 10?
If so, are you running as administrator and have set compatibility mode to Windows XP or Vista?
When playing Sims2, you have to turn off all other running programmes especially anti-virus (go off-line).
Go to "Run" or press Windows + R then type "regedit" and open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then select SOFTWARE
For 32-Bit: Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click on the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.
For 64-Bit: Open "Wow6432Node" then Find "EA GAMES" folder and open "the sims 2" double-click the Display Name then you will see the pop-up. Delete "™" from Value Data text field and the problem will solved.
Before: The Sims 2™ Ultimate Collection
After: The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
The: The Sims 2 "tm" Ultimate Collection Is listed on the right hand side next to display name, after opening the Sims 2. I went in to look and found it just as the instructions said. Hope you can get it working for you. Happy Simming!
Oh and you do NOT have to play offline nor do you have to shut down any programs while running it. I never had to, and never heard of anyone else needing to either.
Oh gosh thank you! That's exactly the path I needed to take, I've probably been looking under the wrong -bit path this whole time, confused over why I couldn't find it, knowing me.
You are very welcome. I am glad that was of help to you. Happy Simming!