Re: Sims 2 install problems

From: Thistlex4 (Thistlex4_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/23/05 

Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 17:17:02 -0800

It worked!! You are my hero! Or at least my daughters hero! Thanks SO much
for the help! You have NO idea how frustrated we've been! And a question, WHY
would I have to install in Safe Mode? Either way, at least it's working! YAY!
Thanks again! :o)

"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi Thistlex4,
>
> "Thistlex4" <Thistlex4@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F1F8F21-93A8-4A29-998D-86C2A0D14C02@microsoft.com...
> > HELP!! I have a brand new Dell Dimension 8400 w/ xp media center as my OS.
> > When trying to install Sims 2, it continually freezes on the 2nd or 3rd CD at
> > the Control.Dat sections, TSData or something to do with Electronic Arts
> > Autorun problem etc. I am very frustrated with this and any help or
> > suggestions are greatly appreciated!
>
> Let's try a couple of things to get that working for you again:
>
> 1. Startup your system in SAFE MODE by pressing F8 repeatedly
> while your system is booting up after you've shut down your system
>
> 2. Log in with an account you've created as a "Computer Administrator"
> account that you'll use to play the game, but don't use a Limited account.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
>
>