The Sims: Complete Collection

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   When I’m about to install, there’s a window appear saying I don’t have enough disk space when I have so much disk space, please advice

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   I’m stuck on step 2, double clicking on start.exe does nothing for me. Not sure if I’m doing something wrong?

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   So I got the game to work 100%. Can you play the “Get a Life” part of the game?

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   Thank you for this. I had to add 3 steps after step 4.

   *Exit the app after installation.
   *Allow advanced permissions to the Maxis directory in which the game is installed under Programs (86) to allow me to add or make changes to get the Sims.exe transferred to replace the game’s version.
   *3rd additional step was to rename the original Sims.exe file to archive it. Only then was I able to get to your step 5 by copying and pasting (dragging only created a shortcut) the playable exe file before moving onto your step 6.

   This is still Windows 10. I dread what will happen should I update to Windows 11 😄

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     hey sorry, could you please explain the second step you took?

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       You’ve got to have administrator privilege to do any of this, I believe.
       Right-click on the Sims folder where the Sims 1 resides. Go to “properties” then “security.” You should see a line that reads “to change permissions, click ‘Edit.'” Then under Group or user names there should be an option to “add.” Enter the name (I used “everyone”), hit “ok.” The name you entered should now be on the list of group or user names. Select the name you added and give it full control.
       I’ll try to upload a screenshot of what it will look like when you are done. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/826622c3e760c4bfe0d7c00fe0126abd37f5b07ffd328be371d96ae32a7fd2d1.png

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   my startup works but when i actually go to start the game and pick a game screen size the whole thing just cuts out — has anyone had this problem?

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   This worked great thank you for the walkthrough and anyone that this isn’t working for isn’t clicking on the right file because this worked great for me

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   I was able to get to the point to install the games by entering the code (and it worked for me) but when I open start.exe and press play and which version it never opens whether I open the file as administrator or not

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   mines keep saying that i need a disk when i try to finish the setup

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   It opens to click play and choose the resolution and than it wont load any further.. help

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    This wont work at all.. It opens the screen to select play and to pick the resolution but wont load the game after..

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    it keeps saying “log in with admin privleges and try again” every time i try play

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    It says you need to login with admin privleges and try again every time i try play

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    mine keeps saying the installshield engine cannot be found??

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      You’ve got to use the method explained by Microsoft Support’s article: “View hidden files and folders in Windows.” Only then will you be able to see that directory under Program Files (86). Do not delete the folder, but you should delete all the files within. Admin permissions will be required. (Edit) This method may only be needed if you’ve installed then removed the Sims 1 Collection. If you never installed the game, this may be a different issue for you.

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    “Setup is having trouble shutting down the autoplay program, please restart your computer and try again” it says this when i use the Setup.exe, any fix ?

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    It keeps saying my Serial number is wrong. Ive tried everyone i could find including the comments.

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      try copying each section and pasting it into the game, thats what i did and it worked. example: highlight
      EQMV and paste it into the first line.

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