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Login/Join to ParticipateMumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
I bought Sims 2.
I have been trying to install it for 2 days.
The game goes through the start up and then the screen goes crazy with flickering and pixelated and flashing. Enough to give you a fit.
My mate says that we need a new graphics card. We only bought the computer 1 month ago. Its a compaq and I dont know if thats the case.
I am sooooo effen angry with this peice of crap right now and I am wondering if ANYONE can help me.
Please,
I know its not the game cause I have uninstalled it twice.
plus we swapped the game at the shop.
Im really trying to find out what it is thats going wrong and how to fix it.
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
veteran
1,433 posts
Location: 8 days at Cloudbreak, 6 in Perth, Australia
I actually agree with your mate.
Sounds like you graphics card is not up to scratch to meet the minimum requirements for the game.
Pooh-Bah
1,626 posts
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Have you tried contacting the publisher? Maxis or someone (I don't know, haven't got the game!)..
And have you checked the system requirements on the box with the specs of your PC?
That really sucks. Hope you can get it soted out!
What a wonderful miracle if only we could look through each other's eyes for an instant.
Thoreau
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
1,858 posts
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Ok, First thing:
Go to Windows Update (in IE: Tools > Windows Update) and download everything you can. Make sure you go though all the options (including driver updates)
Install and restart.
Go to
https://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx?url=/windows/directx/downloads/default.htm
And Download the latest DirectX (9.0c I think).
Install and restart.
Try to find out the make of the Graphics card. If you post the computer modal here I’ll be able to tell you. Download the latest driver from them (ATI or NVIDIA),
Install and restart
If that doesn’t work, you might have to change some things in the BIOS. PM me and I’ll give you my number so you can call me if you need more help.
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
1,858 posts
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Ok, I take that back - Just seen your in Australia!
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
558 posts
Location: wales
computers are the work of the devil.
I have so nearly smashed this one so many times.
www = 666
That's true that is.
Eat when you're hungry
Sleep where it's dry
No one is ever what they seem
Gabriel King - The Wild Road
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Toyer!!! I shall call you anyway!! I may live in aussie but I get free calls to the uk!!
OH YAY!
I will find out what type of card I have and then pm you... thanks!!!!
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Pooh-Bah
2,109 posts
Location: Philadelphia, PA - USA
When you bought the computer, did it include the monitor or are you using an older/used monitor? I know some monitors cant display certain resolutions/refresh rates that newer games are using (I know my monitor wont play EverQuest on the highest resolutions). If the monitor is brand new and came with the computer, this probably isnt the case. But its another possibilty.
Let's turn those old bridges we crossed into ashes.
We'll blaze a new trail,
and torch the rough patches.
-Me
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
oh goodie
I had to spend 75 bucks to find out it was all the anti virus software that we had on the pootah doing background stuff. NOOOOOOOOO!!!
at least it plays now. Thanks so much for your help guys. At least I didnt have to pay 250.00 for a new card and stuff.
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
member
97 posts
Location: australia, tasmania
thats good to hear, so, do you like the game?
* people who dont like cats were probably mice in an earlier life *
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
totalyyyyyy addicted~!
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
1,858 posts
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Good Good, glad it's working now.
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
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