Trouble Installing Sims 2
stackmjwiz
21-09-2006 10:11:43
I’m having trouble installing Sims 2.
I get up to 23% complete and it always stops at that point. It stops at “TSData\Control1.dat”.
I think my computer is more than capable of playing this game with 1gb RAM. What might be wrong?
TryinToGetPaid
21-09-2006 10:18:34
Just so you know, this is a problem for a lot of people. But I am looking for a solution....
PS. Are you using virtual drives?
stackmjwiz
21-09-2006 17:36:23
I don't know what is a virtual drive, but my computer is a Dell Inspiron e1405.
TryinToGetPaid
21-09-2006 17:37:51
Like Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120%
VrExe
21-09-2006 17:59:56
Are you installing for an actual retail game or downloaded?
stackmjwiz
21-09-2006 18:10:09
I think I downloaded Daemon Tools before. I deleted it and tried to install the game again, but it didn't work.
I am using a retail copy; however, it has been installed on a desktop already. I'm trying to install it on my laptop now.
Are you installing an Expansion Pack before installing the game?
stackmjwiz
22-09-2006 13:53:06
[quotec6a3ea0985]Are you installing an Expansion Pack before installing the game?[/quotec6a3ea0985]
No, I'm using Disc 1 of Sims 2.
freaky1718
22-09-2006 14:10:43
ooo thats a dell for you lol i can't stand them pieces of shit
Akademikz
22-09-2006 15:13:04
[quoteb7c5fdde1c="freaky1718"]ooo thats a dell for you lol i can't stand them pieces of shit[/quoteb7c5fdde1c]
Your posts steadily get worse. What does it being a Dell have to do with this? shock Sure Dell's aren't the greatest quality by all means but you get what you paid for.
freaky1718
22-09-2006 16:18:26
i cant stand them lol then they fail it comes back to that and my posts are just fine!
stackmjwiz
22-09-2006 18:41:37
Does anyone have a [i1bf195cba0]solution[/i1bf195cba0]?
TFOAF
22-09-2006 18:47:09
[quote5ab0556bd6="freaky1718"]i cant stand them lol then they fail it comes back to that and my posts are just fine![/quote5ab0556bd6]
Excuse me...? Why do I have a Dell over 5 years old...and never had a problem with it. Yea, I made a mistake because it costs too much, I'll build my own next time...but they work fine. Software installation has NOTHING to do with the computer's manufacturer. ;)
And related to the topic...I'll see what I can find. ;)
freaky1718
22-09-2006 18:49:40
lol i know i myself have three of there computers worst thing that i did i my life
hehehhehe
22-09-2006 19:01:07
[quote7a4da0471d="stackmjwiz"]Does anyone have a [i7a4da0471d]solution[/i7a4da0471d]?[/quote7a4da0471d]
Do you have network access from your desktop to your laptop?
If so, rip the SIM 2 discs as images to your desktop HD, and then mount them on your laptop with daemon tools (if you have a dvd burner just burn the images to a dvd - it will be faster). I actually installed it not too long ago using DT and all the disc images. Then to play, just use the original discs.
stackmjwiz
22-09-2006 19:09:31
[quotee0417f3ef7]Do you have network access from your desktop to your laptop?
[/quotee0417f3ef7]
Unfortunately, I don't.
freaky1718
22-09-2006 19:13:52
im thinking of a return if its not too old
JOSHBOX
22-09-2006 19:48:56
check your disc for any scratches, try to clean it with a soft, static free cloth. This installation issue would not be due to poor computer specs.
hehehhehe
22-09-2006 19:54:17
[quote8c1537a388="stackmjwiz"][quote8c1537a388]Do you have network access from your desktop to your laptop?
[/quote8c1537a388]
Unfortunately, I don't.[/quote8c1537a388]
No DVD burner either?
stackmjwiz
22-09-2006 19:56:35
I have a DVD burner.
[quote4ea7023bba]
check your disc for any scratches, try to clean it with a soft, static free cloth. This installation issue would not be due to poor computer specs.[/quote4ea7023bba]
There seem to be a few small light scratches. I'm going to try that.
I don't think I mentioned this, but the game is already installed on a Desktop. Would this be a problem?
hehehhehe
22-09-2006 20:05:11
[quote8e35fa76b7="stackmjwiz"]I have a DVD burner.
[quote8e35fa76b7]
check your disc for any scratches, try to clean it with a soft, static free cloth. This installation issue would not be due to poor computer specs.[/quote8e35fa76b7]
There seem to be a few small light scratches. I'm going to try that.
I don't think I mentioned this, but the game is already installed on a Desktop. Would this be a problem?[/quote8e35fa76b7]
Then just burn the images to a DVD and install it on your laptop from there (see above). PITA, yes, but it should work.
No, the fact that it's already installed on your desktop is not a problem.
OldManWrigley
22-09-2006 20:21:15
Alright, instead of opening a new topic, since my question is related to the Sims 2 - If you go to torrentspy and type in Sims 2 the first result has thousands of seeders + downloaders. Health is in great condition, green all the way. I click on it to download it (I had bougthen it in the store but seem to have misplaced my disk) and my download is going 1kb/s to 5kb/s, no faster. Any ideas?
It might be that you haven't fowarded your ports correctly. Go to your bittorrent software's website and they should have a guide on port fowarding.
Other than that, I would have gone with Demonoid.