- The sims 1 serial code not working install#
- The sims 1 serial code not working 64 Bit#
- The sims 1 serial code not working mod#
- The sims 1 serial code not working Patch#
Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal. I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. A modified Sims.exe to do this can be found here:
The sims 1 serial code not working mod#
"Installing the mod that bypasses the disc and running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 fixed the problem for me. Here is what plumbob_thief posted (follow his instructions carefully): The solution is to bypass the use of the disc. Windows 10 does not support programs that use SafeDisc. The problem turned out to be something to do with a copy protection feature called SafeDisc. I didn't give up searching for a solution, and I came across this forum: I chose Windows 7 and to always run it as an administrator. In the properties window, select compatibility. On the Sims.exe file and click properties. Errors when saving the household, video bugs, etc. Next issue (solved): Windows 10 is making playing this game a complete nightmare. Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work.ģ.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims).Ĥ.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary. You can find it here:ġ.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer.Ģ.) Go to :C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims. To fix that, you just need a mod to play the game without the CD. Next issue: Windows 10 is having a problem with old games in which it fails to verify if the game's original CD is in the driver, not opening the game. After the installation is complete and you just want to play the game, the process won't interfere any more.
If you don't have adobe creative cloud, I suggest you try stopping every unnecessary process until the game installs fine.
The sims 1 serial code not working install#
I found that by coincidence after closing some adobe processes in the task manager and tried to install the game justĪfter.
The sims 1 serial code not working Patch#
If you can’t get it to work, use the super patch or use the Patch Downloader.I had the same problem as you did while installing the game in Windows 7 - in my case, an Adobe process was clashing with the game setup.
Make sure to choose the patch with the region code that matches your game. You will need to uninstall the dvd version for this solution. To match both games, you can also redeem the codes for both your games at Origin and get the download version.
The sims 1 serial code not working 64 Bit#
For 64 Bit Systems Only: Click on Wow6432Node.Click on the left side of the window on the arrow next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.Open the registry by typing regedit in the Start prompt or Run window.If you feel you’re not tech savy, this solution is not for you. If you bought World adventure in a different region/country than the base game, you will need to change the region code in manually in your Registry.Ĭhanges in your Registry are changes, that may lead to problems with the game or even Windows.Īlways backup your registry before making any changes. Different Region for Base Game and World Adventure The last two digits of the version number tell you which one you have. Solutionįor both solutions below you will need to find out, what region code your base game has. If you manually patch your game and use the incremental patch, you must make sure that the patch you download matches the region code of your base game.
Download and DVD Version can be mixed and matched without getting the message. Newer addons don’t have this issue since EA got rid of the region code. The base game and the world adventure expansion pack need to have the same region code or they don’t work together and you’ll get the error message above. This error occurs for two reasons Different regions for the base game and world adventures