Hopefully this helps anyone who's spent hours searching the internet trying to find a solution to this issue. If not, remove the new Sims.exe and change the old one to it's original name.
Just googles Sims 1 windows 10, the first link will probably be to a howto at SimsVIP, which is adequate. go into the setup folder of the ISO and run setup.exe.
Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work.ģ.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims).Ĥ.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary.ĥ.) If it works, enjoy. 39.95 Aspyr Media Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4 PPC/10.5 PPC Version 1.0 Full Specs. Obviously you will have to own the game too for this to work.ġ.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer.Ģ.) Go to :C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims. I own the game and installed it on my computer via the installation disks. When you have the Base Game only you need the cheat Klapaucius, for all other expansions it is Rosebud. Please note that this is not a link to a pirated version of the game, just a fixed Sims.exe that will allow the game to launch on Windows 10. Errors when saving the household, video bugs, etc. UPDATED: Next issue (solved): Windows 10 is making playing this game a complete nightmare. 4.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary. Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. 3.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims). I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal. The shortlist of corrupt ones I've discovered are as follows: ClownCatchers.exe CuckooClock.exe GardenPack.exe GuineaPig.exe Holida圜ookies.
exes, particularly some of the older ones that became redundant with future expansion packs are corrupt. I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. An excellent collection of (most) downloads from the Official Sims 1 webpage, though many of the. A modified Sims.exe to do this can be found here: Installing the mod that bypasses the disc and running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 fixed the problem for me.