What are some simple ways to make The Sims 2 run faster and have better preformance on my computer?

Answer 1

on 'thesims2.ea.com/update/' you can update your game and it will solve all the following problems:
This patch addresses some issues with uploading lots and exporting lots.
Fix to prevent accidental deletion of game data files.
Added support for Hungarian languages.
Fixed Custom Content Browser support for Asian territories.
Fixed bugs related to downloadable objects.
Re-enables the in-game browser for Asian territories (was disabled in the previous patch).
Fixes "the jump bug" causing Sims with a large number of memories to reset, or "jump," when performing interactions.
Visitors will no longer kidnap a baby or toddler by leaving the lot while carrying them.
Sims can now plan outfits for toddlers by using the changing table.
Fixes a crash that would occur when viewing snapshots while simultaneously deleting pictures.
Prevents pixelization from showing through walls when the Sim is behind the wall.
A Sim whose fiancé dies can now become engaged again.
Maids can now clean up pizza boxes and baby bottles.
Fixes problems with the grim reaper and social worker that would disable save UI.
The plumbbob will no longer appear in an NPCs chest when they marry into a Sim's family.
Sims no longer get stuck on community lots when a Sim autonomously chooses to leave in the same car that they arrived in.
Stargazing on the ground no longer satisfies the "Stargaze with Telescope" want.
Fixes a problem with Sims' jobs not functioning properly when 3 or more Sims go to work in a helicopter.
Babies now age transition properly when the Help With Birthday interaction is cancelled.
Fixes the extremely rare problem where the UI would become disabled when an elder dies of old age.
Fixes a problem where small objects (mostly toys) could be deleted when a Sim interacts with other nearby objects.
The custom content browser no longer closes when an active link is double-clicked.
Fixes the problem where coffee cups would occasionally be deleted when an interaction is cancelled.
An adopted baby no longer snaps to the ground when the social worker that deliver it puts it in a crib.
Sims now take a copy of all clothing in the family's inventory when they move out.
Fixes a couple of cases of buy/build mode becoming disabled when the social worker arrives on the lot.
Fixes the problem where the teddy bear would occasionally float after being put down.
Teens no longer get the unsatisfiable "Write a Novel" want.
Fixes a problem with the newspaper delivery person getting stuck on lots containing a high number of objects.

System/Config issues:

Users with limited user accounts can now run the game.
Improved performance with Radeon X800 cards. Users continuing to experiencing problems should update to the 4.10 driver.
The game no longer affects a user's modem settings when connecting to the internet via the modem.
Fixes a problem with default collections not being available when user data is regenerated.

just click on 'the sims 2 CD patch' and that's it! ( ;

Answer 2

There are probably three simple solutions to your problem:
1) You need more RAM - The Sims 2 takes a lot of memory and with all the detailed environments, it can make your game run very slow. If you go to Staples, you can give them your computer model and they can help you boost your memory; this costs about $100 or less.
2) Close Background Programs - You might be having a lot more programs than you think running in your background. Press ctrl+alt+del and look to see how many processes you are running; if the number is high, then your computer is busy running other programs, as well as The Sims.
3) Set your detail to "Low" - Sometimes you need to sacrifice detail for speed; I would set your video settings to low detail in the game preferences, it might help run the game faster.

Answer 3

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Well, right off the bat, the Graphics on The Sims 3 are much better, and might cause lag depending on your computer, but remember that the games are totally differentm so it depends on which one you want really. Remember: You can always turn down the graphics in-game too if it is running too laggy.

Answer 4

My daughter plays this game and hers was moving pretty slow. We ran the ad ware and did the regular clean up on the disk and that helped some but when you look at your tool bar at the bottom of the computer you will see what starts running as soon as you turn it on. Go to your tool bar and exit everything that's running ie; yahoo messenger, win zip etc. By turning all this off your game should run a lot quicker and it doesn't take any time to do it.!

Answer 5

Flyboop's answer is probably your best choice so far. I was going to say pretty much the same thing. I've also notice that if your computer isn't top notch you should keep your downloads and hacks to a minimum. I've been having trouble myself and when I took out the downloads folder it made my game speed up.

Answer 6

.ok on the game back cover and see what type of grapihcs card and memory