[The Sims 2] Game Launch Issue

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mick3y Posted messages 2 Status Membre -  
 melisun -
Hello everyone.

So, I have a problem with my game The Sims 2 base game. The installation (via the 4 CDs) goes smoothly, but when I try to launch the game with CD1, it doesn't work. When I click on the game, the logo appears along with an error message saying:

Insert the correct CD-ROM, select OK, and restart the application

Yet the entire installation went well and I am indeed using the first CD. In short, I'm not sure where the problem is, and if anyone has a solution, that would be really nice!

Thank you very much.
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15 réponses

fab33ply Posted messages 1 Status Membre 12
 
Hi! I don't quite understand where your problem is coming from, but try this: Go to the EAGames-The Sims 2 folder (in my documents). Several folders will appear. Delete the Group Cache and Accessory Cache folders. These folders don't really serve much purpose and won't interfere with your gameplay. Give it a try and keep me updated. Also, remember to update your graphics card drivers. Check your PC's compatibility with the game as well.
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Elda936
 
It doesn't work for me.
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Sowanee Posted messages 3 Status Membre
 
I've had this case before; when I deleted it, it worked!
But recently, it started happening again. (Knowing that the group.cache is located in EA Games only and not in another folder...) and when I click to delete the "group.cache," a message pops up: ""This action cannot be completed because the file is open in The Sims 2 EP9. Close the file and try again."
I don't really understand... who can help me, because I can't play The Sims anymore... Thank you in advance!
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Sowanee Posted messages 3 Status Membre
 
I forgot; the group.cache is in EA Games -> The Sims 2.
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melisun
 
but when I delete it always comes back :( after starting the app
and I find groups.cache and not the other one?
I don't understand anythiiiiiiing!!! please help MEEE!
thank you in advance! :(
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pif-paf-pouf
 
If you have addons, I know how to do it, but not with the base CD.

If you have addons, for example Animals & Co, you install it, then you go to the computer, insert the CD, right-click on the drive and click "open." After that, you go to the TSB folder, where you find the icon that allows you to launch the game. Right-click on it and select copy, then still in the computer, go to the hard drive c:/program files/ea games/animals & co/TSB and paste it. Then you launch your game from this folder always!!!
There you go, it worked for me.
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Romie-choco
 
Thank you very much! It worked for me!
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Mel
 
I can do what you say, but it opens the window and tells me there's an issue with the launcher...
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mariiie
 
Hi, I just bought an expansion pack (a great deal) for The Sims 2, I installed it without any problems and when I try to launch it, a message appears saying "please insert the CD/DVD" even though it's already in. So I click OK and then a window pops up with a bunch of text and at the bottom, it says "send report" or "don't send", so I click don't send and nothing happens, the game won't launch and it's really frustrating because the base CD works perfectly. Please help me, otherwise I think I'm going to throw my computer out the window. Thanks in advance.
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la-go972
 
To run The Sims 2: Good Deal, you must first install The Sims 2.
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mick3y Posted messages 2 Status Membre
 
Please, it would be really nice if someone could provide a solution. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but the problem is still there, I can't launch the game...
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Triniatya
 
Hi, I have a similar problem (sorry) I have the add-ons (all) the installations went smoothly but when I launch the game a window pops up saying "Please make sure the disc The Sims 2 Seasons is in the drive blablabla"
I've been struggling to find a solution for 3 months (updates, configuration, and tweaks) and I feel like my computer is going to go out the window from the 6th floor! I also have the same problem with Need for Speed Carbon or Tomb Raider Legend, but older games work perfectly fine. Please help us!!
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julien
 
You need to buy the Sims 2 game separately, and you won't have to reinstall it. It's just that your CD had an issue during the installation.
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la-desse
 
Where to find Professor Charles Athan on PSP
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pif-paf-pouf
 
try to launch with the cd 4
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lolo
 
Salut à tous, moi j'ai le même problème que vous, alors que mon CD est original. Je ne sais plus quoi faire, si vous avez une solution, merci de nous la dire.
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veronicas
 
Hello, I have the same problem. It worked for 3 years and now for the past 2 months my computer is acting up*** because I can't get into the game. Please help urgently, I can't wait to play again.
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anthony
 
I have a problem with The Sims 2 on Windows Vista. When I start the game, it freezes. Please help me.
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tidia974
 
Hello, I have a problem with the Sims Academy, it's getting stuck at 37% with an error message TS Data... I have Windows XP Pro and a Vista laptop. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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papillon_cute Posted messages 57 Status Membre 6
 
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julien
 
Quand ils te disent ça, ça veut dire mettre le CD-ROM 2.
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ganouette Posted messages 1 Status Membre
 
Hello!
Actually, my problem is that when I launch The Sims 2 and it says EAgames, it freezes step by step and when I wait, it won't progress anymore... It's been about a month or two that I've had this problem!
Can you please help me?
Thank you in advance!!! =D
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nany974
 
Hello, I also have a problem launching my Sims 2. Until now, I had all the expansions and packs, and it was working quite well, until the day it decided not to launch anymore (I have uninstalled and reinstalled the latest expansion "Mansion & Garden Stuff," deleting the saves to make a "clean slate")... can anyone help me please?
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Inconnu98
 
Hello.

I also have a problem. So, I've had the game "The Sims 2: Dream Homes" for a long time and I've always played it! Recently, I wanted to play it, everything was working, but the next day, I launched the game, no problem, and after the cinematic, when I get to the part where the squares load before accessing all the cities, but after the cinematic! Well, the game bugs and doesn't work, meaning it doesn't load and doesn't give me access to the cities. I've already waited a long time but to no avail! :/

Thank you for your help.
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