If you DO have the game already installed, but just need to play it, there is a downloadable executable file called 'TheSims.exe' that will allow you to play an already installed game. To install the game, you will need the serial number from your disk labels or game manual on your disk. If you can't find your old disks and don't have the game installed, you are out of luck. Most of these connect through USB, so set up is very easy. Latest check shows one available for around $30. But I digress.)Įxternal cd/dvd drives are still available for purchase through Amazon and electronics stores like Best Buy or Fry's or New Egg online.

(Fortunately, I was able to submit my pictures of my Sims 2 cds to get Sims 2 Ultimate Collection. That installer will not be loaded as admin because the Sims 2 university installer is still running as admin. The Sims 2 university installer will start working, but it needs to load the installer from the original Sims 2 disk.

Now, you try to install Sims 2 University from the Sims 2 university disk.

This works fine to install Sims 2 base game. So, in laymens terms: Supposing, as I did with Sims 2, you have the Sims 2 installation disk. Only the first installer (not the installers the first installer runs) will run as an admin. Part of the issue is that if you run an installer that runs other installers, it doesn't work on Windows 10 if all the installers have to be run as admin to work. Still, I would LOVE to see them re-release Sims Complete Collection on Origin, updated for Windows 10 and later systems, since so many have trouble with the installation. OS= Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Vista 7 8/8.I have all my old disks AND Sims complete collection. Let your Sims enjoy downtown delights as their relationships heat up. The Sims Hot Date takes you from candlelit romance to cuddling on the couch. In The Sims Vacation you’ll choose whether your Sims will spend the weekend at a beach resort, rough it in the woods, or chill out in a winter wonderland. Engage in new group activities, and rock the house with different music and dance styles. The Sims House Party lets you throw the ultimate theme party. The Sims Livin’ Large gives your Sims the wild life! A wider range of objects and styles allows even the most timid Sim to cut loose and live it up. The Sims the phenomenon that started it all! Completely build and customize your Sims’ homes, decide their career paths and romances, and choose from hundreds of items to keep them happy. Includes The Sims plus all seven Sims expansion packs: Livin’ Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin’ Magic. This game contains the following game and expansions: The Sims Complete Collection expansions The Sims Complete Collection: This compilation pack of Sims games contains a complete collection of everything for the original The Sims game.

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