The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection includes the original game along with all expansion and stuff packs.
The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection was re-released and is no longer abandonware. You can purchase the game from:
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Step 2: Install the latest version of DirectX in order to avoid any crashes & errors.
Step 3: Once your Sims2UltimateCollection.rar file has finished downloading, Extract the file by either using WinRAR/7-zip.
Step 4: Go into the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection folder, click into Game Files and double-click on the Setup.exe in order to install the game.
Step 5: Disable any form of Anti-Virus software to avoid any crashing and errors. All files 100% clean and do not contain malware.
Step 6: Download the 4GB Patch and Graphics Rules Maker.
Step 7: Once the game has been successfully installed, There will now be a Sims 2 Icon on your Desktop or anywhere you’ve selected for it to be stored.
Step 8: Always run the game as an administrator to avoid any crashing and errors.
Good Luck!
https://ntcore.com/4gb-patch/
Below is for the graphic rules maker
https://www.simsnetwork.com/tools/graphics-rules-maker