Run Sims 1 Windows 10

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  1. Open up your config log from your documents folder again (as in step 1). It should now say 4096 in the memory line. The Sims 2 will now run on Windows 10 and your days of crashing and flashing pink graphics are over. If you’re still having issues after applying the patch, there are a few more things you can try.
  2. Go into your old Sims 1 file, in windows 10, under C://Program Files (x86) Maxis Sims. Rename the sims.exe file as Sims.old in case the new file does not work. Move the new sims.exe file to same folder as above.

Windows 10 has no support for Safedisc, the DRM that The Sims 1 uses. This is why the launcher doesn't load when you put the disk in or try to run start.exe. And even if you run the game installer manually through the steps I provided above, the game still won't load after it's installed as Windows 10 blocks the Safedisc service from running. Jul 30, 2015  If you run into any issues trying to play any of these, it’s most likely not a Windows 10 specific issue. As usual, your results may vary, but like Sims 2, these games actually run faster and smoother for me on Windows 10 than they did on Windows 8.1. I hope this has eased some of your uneasiness in deciding whether or not Windows 10 is for you. Hi I recently updated my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I was able to run the game prior to the update. Despite my efforts contacting both Microsoft & EA Games no solution was found to my issue.

  • Update: I've have discovered the problem.
    More Information can be found about it here:
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/games_windows_10/secdrvsys-not-loading-in-windows-10-this-will/65a6fe83-08df-4760-b2ad-6b1ce61d40d4?auth=1
    The only solution seems to be either finding a digital copy (not possible with Sims) or modding the game to not use the disc. Currently looking for a mod to do this from a trustworthy website...
  • Am I the only one having issues getting the original Sims working on Windows 10?
    The game installs fine, but whenever I try to start it up I get an error message that says 'Access Denied: Please login with administrator permissions and try again'. The obvious solution of right clicking the game's icon and selecting 'Run as administrator' gets rid of the error message, but then the game just doesn't start up at all.
    I've also tried running it in compatibility mode multiple times and that didn't help. I'm also having this issue with another old game made around the same time, so I'm wondering if it's related.

    Same here...hopefully Microsoft will have a fix for this soon
  • Installing the mod that bypasses the disc and running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 fixed the problem for me. A modified Sims.exe to do this can be found here:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvqSle1TbhCSGJETG1Ha3lEUUE/view?usp=sharing
    I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal... Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. 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. I own the game and installed it on my computer via the installation disks. Obviously you will have to own the game too for this to work.
    Instructions on getting it working:
    1.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer.
    2.) Go to :C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims. Rename the Sims.exe to sims.old. Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work.
    3.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims).
    4.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary.
    5.) If it works, enjoy. If not, remove the new Sims.exe and change the old one to it's original name.
    Good luck.
    Hopefully this helps anyone who's spent hours searching the internet trying to find a solution to this issue.
  • Thanks I just bought the complete collection on amazon and this will help when I upgrade to Windows 10.
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  • edited August 2015
    Hi! This works perfectly but seems to be 800x600, is there any way you can get it to run 1024x768 instead? (I play on windowed mode.)
    Edit:Fixed, for anyone else interested, just add -r1024x768 to the target link on the properties tab :)
  • Oh my goodness. It worked I now have sims1 back. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Now if I can only get sims 2 and three to work. This is awesome thank you so very very much.
    Your Simmy friend,
    Winterloc
  • edited August 2015
    Just an update to using this link. I have two sims 1 games meaning all cds installed meaning I have two same game but two different play set ups. I got one to work but it was really an earlier install and play of the game. I have tons of mods but I am not sure now how to install them into this older game play.
    In my second game install I tried this fix but it did not work. That is where I have my newer install. I have all the mods installed there and that was the game I was really playing. I do not know how I actually did that a while back but I never could get the older game to play. Now I am playing the older game and it works fine. I would like to do this fix to the other game.
    I hope I have made sense here. I am going to give this ago again today. I just downloaded the fix again.
    Thank you so much PlumbBob_Theif. Without this fix I would not be playing any sims games. At present I can only play sims 1
    Your simmy friend,
    Winterloc
  • I got it running, but then I was stuck. First, it was generating old town, then celebrity sims, then those fans, and then magic town, and all over again. Those never ended. I went back to Windows 7, and that problem was gone.
    You can never discover The Sims games 100%. Even when you think you know everything, the game manages to surprise you.
    That's why I do experiments in the game from time to time and tutorial videos on YouTube.
  • edited August 2015
    Thank you so much for posting this. I was so bummed when I couldn't get it to run. Thanks for making my day!
  • I got it running, but then I was stuck. First, it was generating old town, then celebrity sims, then those fans, and then magic town, and all over again. Those never ended.

    This is what happened in my game as well.
  • > @EgonVM said:
    > I got it running, but then I was stuck. First, it was generating old town, then celebrity sims, then those fans, and then magic town, and all over again. Those never ended. I went back to Windows 7, and that problem was gone.
    I had the same problem. Running it as administrator cleared this one up for me.
  • Anybody try virtual machine? I do not want to use it if it will hurt my machine
  • > @Bennehz said:
    > Hi! This works perfectly but seems to be 800x600, is there any way you can get it to run 1024x768 instead? (I play on windowed mode.)
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    > Edit:Fixed, for anyone else interested, just add -r1024x768 to the target link on the properties tab :)
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    What does this mean?
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  • You have a good chance of getting the ultimate collection through EA customer support. Just back up your neighborhoods and cc and stuff and get that shiny plopped into your origin account.

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  • You have a good chance of getting the ultimate collection through EA customer support. Just back up your neighborhoods and cc and stuff and get that shiny plopped into your origin account.
    They are talking about The Sims 1.
  • > @Bennehz said:
    > Hi! This works perfectly but seems to be 800x600, is there any way you can get it to run 1024x768 instead? (I play on windowed mode.)
    >
    > Edit:Fixed, for anyone else interested, just add -r1024x768 to the target link on the properties tab
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    What does this mean?
    If you right-click on The Sims 1 shortcut and choose 'properties', a menu will popup and there will be a textbox labeled 'Target.' If you add -r1024x768 to the end of the textbox, your game will run at a higher resolution.
  • You have a good chance of getting the ultimate collection through EA customer support. Just back up your neighborhoods and cc and stuff and get that shiny plopped into your origin account.
    They are talking about The Sims 1.
    OH okay, nevermind me then.

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  • edited September 2015
    > @canitbeman said:
    > ivazuka wrote: »
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    > If you right-click on The Sims 1 shortcut and choose 'properties', a menu will popup and there will be a textbox labeled 'Target.' If you add -r1024x768 to the end of the textbox, your game will run at a higher resolution.
    Thank you so much for this fix! I got the 800 to work, but not the 1024. I currently have windows 10, but I don't have a shortcut tab in my properties menu. Does anyone know of a workaround?
  • edited October 2015
    [quote='SookieTawdry;14084242']> @canitbeman said:
    > ivazuka wrote: »
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    > If you right-click on The Sims 1 shortcut and choose 'properties', a menu will popup and there will be a textbox labeled 'Target.' If you add -r1024x768 to the end of the textbox, your game will run at a higher resolution.
    Thank you so much for this fix! I got the 800 to work, but not the 1024. I currently have windows 10, but I don't have a shortcut tab in my properties menu. Does anyone know of a workaround? [/quote]
    I had this problem too. It's because we tried to open the properties of the actual application. Create a shortcut first on your desktop and you'll get that shortcut tab when you try from there!
  • I tried the download that was posted further up, the modified sims thing but it said it could not find the data or something.. I am about to accept the fact I just wasted money :(
  • Will this work with the Sims 2 on a Windows 8 laptop?
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  • Will this work with the Sims 2 on a Windows 8 laptop?
    This thread is about Sims 1. For Sims 2, try running it in Win XP SP3 compatibility mode, and be sure to run it as an administrator.
  • edited December 2015
    Because of these compatibility issues, I wish they would put the Sims Complete Collection on Origin, and update it so it will run on Windows 8 and 10. (I had no trouble installing Sims Complete Collection on Windows 7 when running as administrator and running in compatibility for Windows XP SP3.) By the way, the no-cd mod for Sims 1 doesn't work unless you have the game installed, and the only reliable way to install the game is to own the cd set. I also wish they would put the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection back on Origin. I just got a new Windows 10 computer, and I have Sims 2 Store Edition on Origin, but that requires Sims 2 to first be installed. Also, with Sims 2 Store edition, the fraternity in SimState University household won't load.
  • I want to thank the individual that made this patch. Because of this, i can now play sims 1 again. I was very depressed for quite awhile that i could no longer play sims 1, even made worse by the fact that i was forced to get windows 10 and not my choice. Luckily, this patch works wonders, and to tell others about it, i posted it on here:
    http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-The-Sims-Games/The-sims-1-on-Windows-10-please-sticky-this/m-p/5024650#M398
    BTW, anyone who knows me on here, i apologize for the long absence. Many bad things and depression in real life has hit me. I don't wish to upset people, but i have now little time to play games, so i try my best to do it when i can. Thanks for understanding.
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Will sims 1 run on windows 10

Hi Addison,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
I can understand, how frustrating it can be, when things don’t work as expected.

I'd be glad to help you.

Please answer the query, mentioned below:

  • Can you run other games on the computer?

I would suggest you to follow these steps provided below and check, if it helps.

The issue is occurring due to outdated or corrupt graphics card driver.

Method 1:

You may also update the graphic card driver from Device Manager manually and check if this helps.
•Press (Windows key + X) and click on “Device Manager”.
•Expand “Display Adaptor”.
•Right click on the graphic card driver and select “Update Driver Software”. Once this is done, restart the computer and check, if it works.


If the issue still persists, follow the Method 2.

Sims 1 Patch Windows 10

Method 2:


Install the latest Display adaptor driver and Graphic card driver in Compatibility mode:
I would suggest you to uninstall and download the Latest the Display adaptor driver and Graphic card driver from manufacture's website and reinstall it in compatibility mode.

1. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.

2. Select Compatibility Tab.
3. Place a check mark next to Run this program in
Compatibility Mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
4. Let the driver to install and then, check the functionality.

Sims 1 Not Working Windows 10

I would also suggest you to uninstall and download the Sims 1 deluxe edition game software from The Sims official game software website and reinstall it in compatibility mode.

Try to follow these steps to uninstall the Sims 1 deluxe edition game software:

Sims 1 On Windows 10

1. Press Windows key + R, to get the RUN command.
2. In RUN command Window, type control.
3. The Control Panel appears, then go to programs and features option.
4. In the programs and features option, go to the Uninstall or change a program and then, you can uninstall the Sims 1 deluxe edition game software.
Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows.
Thank you.

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