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. 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. 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. An excellent collection of (most) downloads from the Official Sims 1 webpage, though many of the. 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. 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. Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. Back this original file up by storing it somewhere under a. The icon looks exactly like the download. Locate 'The Sims' folder on your computer. Download the 'Sims.exe' file here - this will replace the Sims.exe file on your computer.
#THE SIMS 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION WINDOWS 10 FOLDER HOW TO#
I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal. Instructions: How to use the No CD crack/Run Sims 1 on Windows 10. 3.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims). Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work. 2.) Go to :C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims.
I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. 1.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer. 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.