The Sims 2: Open for Business
The Sims 2: Open for Business is a 2006 simulation game developed by Maxis Redwood Shores and published by Aspyr Media.
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The Sims 2: Open for Business is a 2006 simulation game developed by Maxis Redwood Shores and published by Aspyr Media.
It's time to go to work, in this third retail expansion pack for The Sims 2. While occupational settings have been highlighted in handheld editions of the title (and celebrity Sims were expected on the set in the original game's Superstar add-on), Open for Business is the first home computer Sims game designed to focus on "the daily grind." Players who once wondered what their favorite characters were doing for those six or eight hours they spent away from the house each day can now find out, first-hand, by following their Sims to work.
Not all of the traditional Sims careers are represented in the add-on's new features, but a number of new employment opportunities are presented. Sims can open their own shops and restaurants, and lead their business to great success (or dismal failure!) through careful management and competent customer service. As the boss of their new businesses, players' Sims are responsible for hiring and firing. Some employees are dedicated to their duties while others just put in time for a paycheck, so grooming an efficient staff can be a rewarding challenge.
Like earlier Sims expansion packs, Open for Business adds over 100 new objects to the game, many of which can be used at home as well as at work. Cash registers and service counters, awnings and elevators, and a wide selection of costumes and uniforms become available with the add-on. As in University and Nightlife, new areas are offered for builders, where they can custom-create the retail shop of their Sims' dreams.
The Sims 2: Open for Business was re-released and is no longer abandonware. You can purchase the game from:
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When I troubleshoot the setup it says that the product is corrupt
.windows 8.
– After the expansion finishes installing and the update prompt appears, **don’t press OK**.
– Instead, **manually close the installer** using the Task Manager (press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc`, find the installer under the “Processes” tab, and end it).
I hope it works with u too
Also reinstall the base game.
However, if it’s not working for you, follow these instructions:
Download the zip file.
Extract it using 7zip or by right-clicking and ‘Extract All’.
Go inside the extracted folder, then go to Game Files.
Here’s where it’s a bit different, as this expansion doesn’t use the ISO format.
There are two files: a .bin file and a .cue file.
Download WinCDEmu.
Go to either file (it doesn’t really matter) and right click it.
Now click ‘Select drive letter & mount’.
Choose a drive letter and then press OK.
Now the installer window should come up, if not go inside the mounted drive and open AutoRun.exe.
Follow the installer instructions.
Once installation has finished, Select the check box next to ‘Quit’ at the end.
Now go back to your extracted zip file you downloaded, and make sure you are in Game FilesNoCD.
Right-click Sims2EP3.exe and click ‘Copy’ (or single-click the file and press Ctrl+C).
Now go to C:Program Files (or Program Files x86)EA GAMESThe Sims 2 Open For BusinessTSBin.
Right click an empty space and click ‘Paste’ (or press Ctrl+V).
Confirm that you want to replace the file.
You should now be able to run The Sims 2 Open For Business!
Keep in mind that I was stuck for AGES, but when I tried this method it worked.
Hope it works for you!
I have extracted and mounted the file, I also opened the Serial txt file and wrote it in the file on Support >> The Sims 2 Open for Business_code but this is where it doesn’t work. The installation pops up and I enter the code, click next and then the installation just shuts down. No message or anything. I then try to start the game but it just comes up a box with a red X and “ok” and then it shuts down too. The game is neither installed or placed in the Program (x86) folder.
Help?