❗ This step is completely optional and we are not responsible for monitoring content on third-party websites or downloads. Step 2 – Installing Windows 10/8/7 Patch (Optional) The Sims (or The Sims Double/Triple Deluxe, which includes Livin’ Large) Install your games in the following order: If you are having problems getting the autorun/game launcher or setup to launch, scroll down to the troubleshooting section as these are common errors. These are fairly inexpensive to purchase from somewhere like Amazon or a computer retailer. If you follow this, you will find that your installation process is fairly smooth and means you’ll get to play with all of the expansions.Īs The Sims 1 was released so long ago, it isn’t available for download from official sources, so you’ll need to rely on all of your CDs! Now, if you do not have a DVD drive on your computer (which is highly likely since it’s 2021!) then you will need to purchase an external USB one. I know we are all looking for things to do during COVID times, but for the sake of your time and sanity, refer to the list below to see the order you should install your games. It is important that you install all of the packs that you own in the order that they were released – otherwise you will have to jump through all sorts of hoops to get the game working which will involve uninstalling and reinstalling things! Step 1 – Installing The Sims 1 and Expansions Correctly Performance Issues/Crashing When Playing.Manually Launching Setup/Setup is Not Starting.Getting the Autorun/Game Launcher to Work.Troubleshooting – Resolving common errors.Step 4 – Set Screen Resolution and Play in Windowed Mode.Step 3 – Configuring Compatibility Settings.Step 2 – Installing Windows 10/8/7 Patch (Optional).Step 1 – Installing the The Sims 1 and Expansions Correctly.
This guide should help you overcome common problems when installing the game and help you get The Sims 1 working as well as possible on newer computers running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and even Windows 7. With hardware and software moving so far ahead since, it’s natural that the game now has some compatibility issues. Even Windows XP wasn’t around when it launched. The Sims was released in 2000 and was compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME machines. And that has included going back to where it all started!
With The Sims recently celebrating its 21st anniversary, I have been in a nostalgic mood and re-discovering older Sims titles.
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