The Sims

Publishers Electronic Arts
Developers Maxis
Release date 2000
Genre Simulation
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Game Description

The Sims (also known as The Sims 1 or The Sims Classic) is a life-simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts on February 4, 2000 for Windows, and July 25, 2000 for Mac OS X. The game only has a single-player mode. There is no goal defined in The Sims,and players must develop their characters as they go through different life stages. Characters which the player controls can interact with other in-game characters, develop relationships (both negative and positive) and can even start families together. Characters can also be assigned certain tasks to develop life skills, which enables them to progress in their careers and increase their salaries.

Download The Sims

The Sims is no longer abandonware. You can now buy the game from:

Windows (2000)

The Sims™ Legacy Collection on Steam

Additional files, patches and fixes

The Sims Deluxe Edition Manual (English)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (German)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (English)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (Spanish)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (French)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (Italian)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (Dutch)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (Portuguese)

The Sims Windows ReadMe (Swedish)

The Sims Screenshots

Windows

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611 thoughts on “The Sims”

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    If anyone is stuck because an error comes up saying ‘Could not find The Sims data directory’, then first of all you should copy the Sims.exe file (the NoCD one) to the Sims directory – this is usually C:Program Files (or Program Files x86)MaxisThe Sims. Paste it there, then confirm you want to replace the file. Now you should be able to run the game.

    And for people who click on the game and nothing happens, read this forum page:
    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/856809/windows-7-players-who-cant-get-sims-1-to-play-again-solution
    It works for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. I used to have that problem actually. I followed the instructions and it worked. I recommend trying what it says.

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    Hi, i cant run the game because when i click *sims.exe* a warning says “Could not find The Sims data directory” Someone can help me please?
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    Cannot get setup.exe to run no matter the compatibility mode, I’ve tried XP service pack 2 and 3, as well as 98 and 95 and nothing works. Help?
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    Doesn’t work on new Windows 10 laptop. Did compatibility mode and everything. The setup.exe (32bit) is in the Task Manager, it’s just not doing anything. I guess installing the expansions and playing them one-by-one just wasn’t meant to be for me. T_T T_T T_T
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    i completed the set up and installation but when i try to paste the sims.exe back into the game files it tells me there is no room and i need an additional 2.0 mb but im unable to delete anything in the game files to make room. Am i supposed to paste it in this location?
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    After I click on Install the instalations automaticly stops. I deleted all files but I still can’t download the game
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    I have downloaded, and extracted the Sims 1 folder onto my desktop, somehow. Whenever i try to install it. No matter what compatibility, with or without administrative rights! The installer always shuts down on its own! The message after “InstallShield (R) Setup Engine has stopped working” Becomes [An error occurred while launching the setup. The remote procedure call failed.] Please , help me fix this install shield error that has been plaguing the game every sims 1 download i try.
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    Hi! The game works pretty good except the sims’ clothes aren’t showing up, they’re just outlines of solid color. Also, the screen will turn white on occasion especially when furniture descriptions pop up. Any recommendations on fixing this?
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