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    1. 01-29-2008 12:06 AM #1
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      Vista question

      I just installed the sims 1 on my vista laptop, and I'm stuck at the part when all the expansion packs load. Does anyone know a way I can get past this, because I'd like to play it...
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    2. 01-29-2008 12:10 AM #2
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      I don't think the Sims 1 works on Vista.

      Sims 2 does though.
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    3. 01-29-2008 12:58 AM #3
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      Isn't there a compatibility mode you can run in? Try right-clicking on the exe or the shortcut and looking for something along the lines of compatibility mode...
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      Maybe if you just restart and rerun the installation it might work


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    5. 01-29-2008 01:35 AM #5
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      The best thing to do it to take you vista laptop, find a hammer, and smash it. It'll work better that way

      Replicon should be right, but it's not in the right clock menu. It's under properties (or whatever Vista renamed that.) There should be a compatibility tab.
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      also, try running with admin privileges
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      To fix any and all of Vista(R)'s ProbemsTM, just follow these simple steps!

      1. Buy Microsoft(R)'s pateneted "Virus removerTM"
      2. Open package
      3. Close Computer if laptop, else just unplug and set computer on a table
      4. Apply metalic end to Computer several times. Brutally. Once inside, you want to aim for the Processor and the Hard Drive, the Mother Board as well.

      Vista is now fully virus and bug free and is ready for optimal use!
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      Did you really expect to play games with Vista?
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      Quote Originally Posted by Seismosaur View Post
      To fix any and all of Vista(R)'s ProbemsTM, just follow these simple steps!

      1. Buy Microsoft(R)'s pateneted "Virus removerTM"
      2. Open package
      3. Close Computer if laptop, else just unplug and set computer on a table
      4. Apply metalic end to Computer several times. Brutally. Once inside, you want to aim for the Processor and the Hard Drive, the Mother Board as well.

      Vista is now fully virus and bug free and is ready for optimal use!
      Nice virus remover


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    10. 01-29-2008 03:49 AM #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by Replicon View Post
      Isn't there a compatibility mode you can run in? Try right-clicking on the exe or the shortcut and looking for something along the lines of compatibility mode...
      Tried that already and It didn't work
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      Quote Originally Posted by M-Cat View Post
      Did you really expect to play games with Vista?
      Hey, when you have no other choice, you have to go with vista...
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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      Quote Originally Posted by Grod View Post
      I don't think the Sims 1 works on Vista.

      Sims 2 does though.
      Yeah, but It's very time consuming to install the program plus expansion and stuff packs, and don't forget custom content.
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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      Quote Originally Posted by S4ndm4n View Post
      Maybe if you just restart and rerun the installation it might work
      I could give that a try...
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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    14. 01-29-2008 05:30 AM #14
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      Wait, never mind I got it
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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      You know, you can quote multiple times in one post. What do you think that poorly drawn "++ QUOTE" button is for?
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      Quote Originally Posted by Identity X View Post
      You know, you can quote multiple times in one post. What do you think that poorly drawn "++ QUOTE" button is for?
      What? Does not knowing stuff annoy you?
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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      Quote Originally Posted by Grod View Post
      *sigh*

      I'm sorry guys, I'm just very frustrated with Vista and all of it's "Awesome features" please forgive me... It's not like me to get upset like that
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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      I guess that's why you're using Ubuntu now?
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      Quote Originally Posted by ninja9578 View Post
      I guess that's why you're using Ubuntu now?
      What, no, I was using ubuntu on my older laptops because I couldn't get them to start up, I'm still using vista on my gateway laptop, and ubuntu is on my older comapq, I can't just switch to a new operating system in a matter of days.
      quote #1: Dreaming is as awesome as the Holodeck off star trek!!!
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