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Sticky: Install error: "The instruction 0x(big number) referenced memory at 0x(another big number). The memory could not be read."	16 Nov 2004, 01:57	1	21 Jan 2005, 23:37	4726
Sticky: I'm trying to reinstall the game but it says it's already installed or I need to uninstall it first!	1 Feb 2004, 01:00	2	29 Jun 2008, 16:27	7576
Sticky: When I try and install sims1 on Windows XP this comes up: 'C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications'	24 Apr 2005, 03:14	23	14 Oct 2013, 03:50	40457
Sticky: Can the original "The Sims" be installed on Windows XP?	8 Feb 2004, 19:34	21	3 Nov 2013, 02:12	57592
Sticky: In what order should I install The Sims and expansions?	1 Feb 2004, 01:00	21	12 Jul 2012, 05:29	75584
The sims deluxe cant find solution on any forum. This prob is too long to fit on here so this is a page on my website of the problem thanks! http://www.freewebs.com/circuk/simsdeluxeprobs.htm	27 Dec 2004, 20:59	1	24 Jan 2005, 18:15	2341
i put in the disk and started installation. Then i quit installation when it was installing. Now when i try to install it does it really quickly and doesn't let me play the game!! What should i do????	28 Feb 2004, 16:36	2	21 Mar 2004, 14:17	2347
I used to have original sims, livin large, and house party on one system (98). I reinstalled everything on my new CPU. which has more than the requirementes but also XP. Everything is fine until i try to transfer all my oldskins/neighborhoods.What's wrong	12 Oct 2005, 06:59	1	3 Feb 2006, 02:19	2350
I have The Sims Deluxe installed and all the expansion packs in order. I tried to have a party but when I bought items for the party(dance cage, buffet tables, disco ball, dj booth) they dissappear when I go to live mode.	21 Sep 2004, 09:03	1	5 Jan 2005, 15:20	2353
I have just tried to install Sims Triple Deluxe, can install 4 discs then supposed to re-install disc 1 & 2 but it gets stuck. Any ideas?	4 Jan 2005, 12:40	1	23 Sep 2005, 08:13	2365
The sims1 installs and stops at c:\program files\maxis\the sims\gamedata\objects\objects\objects.far! what do i do now?	16 Aug 2004, 16:24	1	24 Aug 2004, 00:37	2367
I have only disc 2 from the deluxe edition cause they stole my disc 1. So, I bought disc 1 again, and installed it. Now I put disc 2 and it doesn´t opens. It has only 4 files, two .zip and two .iff- Do I need the disc 1 from the Deluxe edition?	5 Nov 2004, 20:44	2	7 Nov 2004, 01:11	2367
Ok, I have reinstalled the sims 1, house party, vacation, unleashed and superstar...which all installed fine. I'll select a house, play a bit and want to save and i crash to my desktop everytime. I have all requirments and programs shut while playing	15 Aug 2005, 19:08	1	15 Aug 2005, 19:10	2367
if i have to reinstall my sims, do i have to reinstall all expantion packs too?	7 Aug 2004, 17:45	1	7 Aug 2004, 21:45	2368
I have the original sims installed, Livin Large and House Party. When i start up the game where it says "The Sims" and under it "Livin Large". Should it say house party?	12 Jun 2005, 04:40	2	13 Jun 2005, 01:15	2368
i'v got a problem with getting objects and skins from websites i click on download and it always says that there's a problem with the map the download is from, till a few days ago this never happend to me, i haven't change my virus thing or anyting else!	6 Jul 2004, 14:22	1	12 Jul 2004, 21:20	2368
I can't install the Sims2... I have the game since last year! and I can't install it. I tried in my computer and I got an error on ActiveX or something like that, and my lap doesn't even read it. WHY?	28 May 2006, 18:32	1	1 Aug 2006, 08:10	2368
I am running Windows XP SP2 and I have the Sims Complete Collection. When I click on Install, it gives me an EPSON Scan dialog box for some reason. Is there any way I can fix this and get it to install?	25 Dec 2005, 21:00	1	19 Jan 2006, 20:13	2368
I have been playing Sims Delux edition for a while. Yesterday, I tried to bulldoze a house and the game froze. I shut it down, but I been able to play since. The title screenloads but nothing else happenes. What do I do?	1 May 2006, 01:42	2	12 May 2006, 02:01	2368
How do you get Directx 9.0c?	19 Nov 2006, 09:50	1	28 Nov 2006, 20:24	2368
I installed all the extension packs till SS but when i play the game, options such as throw a party and going on vacation dont appear.wat should i do?	14 Nov 2004, 20:22	1	7 Jun 2005, 22:39	2368
i reinstalled the sims 2day. every time i enter a house, the same popup messages pop up. the cab ones. i leave the house and save, but when i re-enter it, the same messages keep popping up. how do i get them 2 stop? i reinstalled it four times!!	23 Sep 2004, 00:41	1	30 Jan 2005, 20:00	2368
I was installing The Sims Makin Magic on my pc and I had the sims 1, livin large and house party but in the installation said that it needed the sims house party cd to copy some files, and i have lost it. Do I have to buy the sims house party again?	25 Jul 2006, 20:58	1	27 Jul 2006, 17:42	2368
When i try to play the sims hot date i get this message that says The sims hot date has encountered a problem and needs to close! If u can tell me why or how to fix it tell me PLEASE	2 Apr 2005, 23:46	1	3 Apr 2005, 02:33	2368
I lost my installation code and i have no idea what to do I went to maxis and no one would help me...	6 Dec 2006, 23:56	1	20 Dec 2006, 02:47	2368

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