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i have been trying to install sim2 for ages
but we keep having troubles
i have installed all 4 discs. but it keep coming up with the same error
you need to dowload dirext.9.ocx
i have dowloaded directx9.oc many times
i have the right graphics card
i have unstalled windows and have installed windows
and that dosent work
we have tryed to dowload the directx9.0c of the sims 2 cd and it says it has done it, but the error still comes up and we have re started pc, and the cd are not faulty becuase it works on my mates pc.
its really getting fustraing! if anyone can solve this i will give u the biggest hug ever! lol
can anyone help?

2006-11-25 07:30:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation Video & Online Games

10 answers

I know this sounds cliche, but since you haven't mentioned it you should make sure to download the latest drivers for the video card that you have. Your issue sounds familiar with a lot of tech calls that we get at our company.

Visit the manufacturer's site for your card and DL the drivers. Uninstall your old drivers first, THEN install the new ones - if you install beforehand you might end up with problems.

AFTER you install the latest drivers, install directx9.0c. It shouldn't be a directx problem, as Sims 2 asks you to install the latest version upon install.

If that doesn't work, you should contact the Maxis customer support team for help - there might be a compatibility issue or a simple setting fix they can suggest for you.

I've included a link below that will take you to the Maxis site for tech issues on DirectX.

Good luck with that.

2006-11-25 07:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by lordtaranius 2 · 0 0

You can try the following :-

Click the "Start" button
then Click "Run"
Type "dxdiag" then press enter

Your computer should come up with a DirectX diagnostic program.
If you run the tests, the diagnostics should give you an idea of whats going wrong.

The only other thing, I can think of is that you need to get the latest video drivers for your graphics card from the Internet.

2006-11-25 07:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by quartzstar 4 · 0 0

Hello i really don't know why it doesn't work but if you look on the back of the CG case it should give contact details of the manufacturers and they are always willing to help you if you have troubles installing (past experience!). I know when you buy a game you are itching to play on it but it seems to night you cant.

O yere same as mentioned above cheack all the specs on the packet match your computer.

2006-11-25 07:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-12-10 15:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by fennessey 4 · 0 0

You may have downloaded directx 9.0 but did you click the install Link as well....

It also sounds like you may need faster RAM...
OR
A faster CD ROM i.e x 12-16 speed

2006-11-25 07:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0 0

Ring the place where you bought the item from and they might be able to help, normally the people there go through similar problems aswell.

2006-11-25 08:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

have you checked that you garphics card meets the minimum specifications required? If you need a graphics card get one from
www.pcworld.co.uk

2006-11-25 07:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by a7jdw 1 · 0 0

call the number on the cd

2006-11-25 07:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by fanpire 2 · 0 0

my game called alexander did the same exact thing what it is is your graphix card might not meet the requirements or your harddrive memory doesnt or your harddrive memory is full

2006-11-25 07:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by J.S. in the US 2 · 0 0

maby you instaled the thing but are not renning it
just an idea hope it helps

2006-11-25 07:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Mike D 1 · 0 0

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