- #HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE ZIP FILE#
- #HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE PATCH#
- #HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE FULL#
- #HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE WINDOWS 10#
- #HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE WINDOWS 7#
#HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE WINDOWS 10#
Known issues with The Sims 1 and Windows 10 To run The Sims in windowed mode on Windows 10 with this method, you just need to change the target from the shortcut to this: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims\Sims.exe” -wīecause the patcher has already adjusted the resolution for you, there is no need to add the additional bits like in the other method. Also, remember to choose run as administrator.
#HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE PATCH#
The creator of the patch suggests using “Windows XP (Service Pack 2)” for the compatibility mode. To remove the options, you simply need to click uninstall (you’ll need to select the Sims.exe again to uninstall it correctly).Īs with the previous method, creating a desktop shortcut to the new file will make things easier. Once you have added your file, choose your preferred resolution and click patch. The patcher will make the back up itself, no need for you to go through that process. Choose the “run as administrator” option and say “yes” when asked about an unknown publisher making changes to your machine.įind the Sims.exe in the folder where you installed the game.
#HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE ZIP FILE#
Once you have downloaded the file, you just need to extract the zip file and right-click on Sims1WidescreenPatcher.exe. This patch will also only work with The Sims Complete Collection.įor this option, all you need is to download the Widescreen Patcher from Faith Beam on Github. Like the first method for playing The Sims on Windows 10, this also requires you to have the game installed and running off a NonCD executable. Method Two for playing The Sims on Windows 10 For some, this can be fixed by changing the settings on the internal display card.
#HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE FULL#
Some players have reported issues with getting the game to run in full screen mode when the have an internal and additional graphics card installed. The game will start up with a weird blue area surrounding it, but as soon as you enter a household, this should disappear. If you are asked about allowing an “Unknown publisher” to make changes to your computer/device, say yes. Once done, you should be able to run your game without the compatibility issues you had with the graphics before. Move the contents of the folder you downloaded over into your UI Graphics folder. The file you?ll need is available on this helpful thread over on Reddit. Now you will need to make some adjustments to your UI Graphics to fix some of the other issues relating to the display of The Sims 1 on Windows 10. Make sure you start the game from the shortcut you created. It?s a good idea to test to see if your game starts at this point. If you were having issues getting The Sims 1 to load or start on Windows 10, this should fix that issue. Return to the ?Shortcut? tab and in the ?Target? section, paste the following at the end of the text: -w -r1024x768 – this will force The Sims to run in windowed mode.
Also, select ?Run this program as administrator? and apply the changes.
#HOW TO RUN THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION IN WINDOWS MODE WINDOWS 7#
When the screen pops up, select the first drop-down box under ?Compatibility Mode? and choose Windows 7 (for some players, the Windows XP Service Pack 2 works better ? you might need to try a few variations). From there, click on ?Change settings for all users? at the bottom. From your desktop, right-click the shortcut and click on properties. Once done, create a desktop shortcut of the. In some cases, you might end up creating a shortcut rather than replacing the whole file. You might need to use the cut and paste option rather than simply moving the new. Now you need to replace the existing Sims.exe file in the folder with the one you downloaded, but make sure you backup the existing one by renaming it first. This can usually be found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\The Sims. Once you have downloaded the file, you will need to locate the folder where you installed The Sims. If you do not have one, you can download this file from YouTuber SariaFan93. You will also need to run TheSims.exe file off a patched version that runs a NoCD executable. Method One for playing The Sims on Windows 10 The first method requires a bit more effort than the second.īoth of these methods will require you to have The Sims installed, obviously. We have tested two different ways to get The Sims 1 working on Windows 10 with a widescreen fix. What you?ll need to play The Sims 1 on Windows 10 Luckily, as is always the case with The Sims players, the community has come to the rescue and shared everything you need to go on your merry way, deleting pool ladders as you wish.
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