Find Sims.exe and rename this to Sims.old – do not delete this.Go to the directory where you have installed The Sims (this is typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims).
#RUNNING THE SIMS 1 ON WINDOWS 10 PATCH#
Please note this patch will only work with all expansions installed, or The Sims Complete Collection, and must be installed from the physical discs. We will not be held responsible for corrupted or inoperable gameplay caused by the installation, use, or modification.Ī YouTuber in the community has created a very helpful Windows 10/8/7 patch which will help you get the game working on newer machines. This step is completely optional and we are not responsible for monitoring content on third-party websites or downloads. Try installing the expansion again – it should now work.
On some newer devices, this can cause a problem where nothing happens or you get an error message from windows saying something needs to close. You only need to follow this step if you are experiencing problems with The Sims game launcher, which traditionally opens a game launcher every time you insert a disc to help you get the game installed or launch it. Step 1 – Resolving common installation errorsīefore you can even get the game to install, you may hit some errors.