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The Sims tag on WindowsForum.com covers installation and gameplay issues with The Sims series on Windows systems. Common problems include games crashing on launch, setup.exe failing to load for older titles like Sims 1, and the computer not detecting an installed Sims game. Users also report conflicts with sound drivers causing crashes, and expansion packs preventing the base game from starting. Troubleshooting steps discussed include running as administrator, compatibility mode, and checking for driver issues. The tag reflects user experiences with The Sims on Windows 7 and other versions, focusing on practical fixes for these recurring problems.
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Sound Issues and Program Crashes on My Laptop

    Today I was using my laptop like any other day. I got bored and launched The Sims. It crashed. I couldn't resolve the issue, so i gave up. I decided to play Gmod instead. I got an error. On a forum, it said restarting steam would solve the issue. I exited steam, and it would not reopen. In fact...
    • Henry Hobbs
    • Thread
    • audio audio issues chrome drivers error message forum game crashes laptop minecraft performance resolution restart sims software issues steam troubleshooting user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Games Won't Start :(

    hello, sorry complete computer noob here so please bear with me also english is not my first language so pardon in advance i have installed a few games after i installed my windows 7 some of them run fine (starcraft, the sims) while others "crash" (age of empires, and the most weird thing too...
    • kerr013
    • Thread
    • age of empires compatibility crash directx expansion pack games installation issues sims troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Setup.exe won't load

    My sister and I are trying to install old games to her computer. Unfortunately, every time we try to install games such as Sims 1 and Caesar 3, both games' setup.exe won't load at all. The computer acts busy but the installation setup won't load no matter how long we wait. We tried many times...
    • Aenthin
    • Thread
    • administrator caesar 3 compatibility games installation old games setup sims troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Celestra

    VIDEO The Internet Killed My Baby!!!!!

    (Must be "SIMS" fanatics)
    • Celestra
    • Thread
    • community entertainment fanatics games internet sims video youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Games for Low Spec Laptops running Windows 7

    Hi all, im posting this topic in hope that others can help me with my request, as well as me giving games tips to others that follow the same circumstances. Basically, I want to know what games can run on low spec laptops, as well as running Windows 7. I currently have an Asus Eee PC 1005HA...
    • Dubshock
    • Thread
    • asus compatibility diablo emulator game testing games gaming tips heat issues input laptop low spec performance rpg sims simulation strategy windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 Answer not autologging on

    Hi there, I've successfully made an answer file on SIM that gets through the whole process unattended. However right at the end it always asks for user name-also it hasn't named the computer. Here is my answer file. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend...
    • nickjkay
    • Thread
    • answer file auditing autologon computer name configuration drive configuration firewall installation images network oobe setup sims troubleshooting unattended user data windows 7 windows deployment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows Vista Computer Not Detecting Sims Game - Troubleshooting Guide

    All of a sudden, my computer does not detect my daughters Sims game, which was installed and played often months ago. The message says to please insert the cd and start the application again. Why doesn't it detect it anymore? The computer (compaq) is less than a year old, and other games...
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