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Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: karialSim on January 23, 2007, 07:09:48 pm Before I upgrade to it, I wanted to find out if anyone is using it and if they have problems with the game.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Innocent on January 23, 2007, 08:22:58 pm I was just talking to Kim about this. And I doubt that sims 2 is compatible as of right now. Here is something she found : http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=14022&p_created=1155764696&p_sid=WIcLQrsi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NjQmcF9wcm9kcz03LDcwMCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PTIuNzAwJnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9d2luZG93cyB2aXN0YQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: kim on January 23, 2007, 08:24:05 pm I'm not running it so I can't be sure, but I heard that since vista uses direct x10 and not 9 the game won't run properly. You could try running it in windows xp compatibility mode and see if that works
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: maniac19642003 on January 23, 2007, 09:10:31 pm I could have went to Vista when I ordered this pc but I went to XP instead, and after seeing this thread, I'm glad I did right now.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Micco on January 24, 2007, 08:37:49 am I for one have no intention of using Vista until I absolutely have to. I could make you a list of reasons but I need to be out the door in 45 minutes and there just isn't enough time.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: spookymuffin on January 24, 2007, 09:14:51 am How long will it take for the sims to work with Vista? until the next pack after seasons?
I really want it! I want swishy windows that are all glass-effecty, and new direct-x, better system restore stuff and all the other new crap! Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: karialSim on January 24, 2007, 10:05:41 am I will wait then. I was hoping my game would finally work if I changed, but looks like it won't. Although I am going to try that suggestion Maria. I'm using XP media center now, and maybe making the game run on windows 2000 will work for me. Thanks!
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Squinge on January 24, 2007, 05:27:10 pm I have my PC setup to dual boot so I can use vista or XP; I will install the game on vista later today & let you know if it works good or not.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: karialSim on January 24, 2007, 07:05:34 pm Ok, when I tried making the game run on Windows 2000, it wouldn't even start. I kept getting the popup error that I need to insert the disc and try again, even though the disc is in.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: BeosBoxBoy on January 24, 2007, 07:26:55 pm Karial, I was only ever able to get TS2 to play on Win2K a handful of times and then it was not exactly right in the head when it did play. I am not even sure why it ran after reading all the information. I ran it in Win98 compatability mode when it did run, but it was imperfect and inconsistent.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Squinge on January 24, 2007, 09:18:58 pm I just tried the game with the 64bit version of Windows Vista & it works fine without using the compatibilty mode; If you have just the base game installed windows will warn you about a compatibility problem to fix it just patch the game with the patch on the TS2 website.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Micco on January 24, 2007, 09:35:25 pm What about external anti-virus and firewall programs, rippers and burners, overclock utilities etc. I see Daemon tools works on yours though. I only ask because I have a friend who recently went to XP64 and found that while most of his games work ok, most of his utility programs did not and I fear this may be the case with Vista64. Neither Kasperskey Internet Security 6.0 nor the CA Associates Internet Security programs will work. PlexTools (for Plextor drives) has no working version for the 64 bit and while his MB utilities work, they do so at a limited functionality (even though it is the 64 bit version of the program.) EA program downloads don't work... I probably shouldn't go on and I won't; I do however think I will try to find somewhere where they are stupid enough to sell an extended warranty on the latest version of XP Pro 32 bit and buy that. (Wish me luck ;) )
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Squinge on January 24, 2007, 09:43:36 pm I have tried avast & CA Associates with vista & they both work good, I don't use any overclock utilities so I'm not sure about those.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Micco on January 24, 2007, 09:45:47 pm Yeah, the Avast works ok but is only an AV and leaves a lot of other vulnerabilities.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Squinge on January 24, 2007, 09:51:16 pm Norton internet security 2007 is what I use on XP & they will be giving me a free upgrade to the vista version when it's available.
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: BeosBoxBoy on January 24, 2007, 09:52:43 pm I think it is the standard hurry up and wait of all OSes lately. They release the OS with a big roll out - everyone runs to get it - then we all wait 2-12 months for our favourite software to get made compatible
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Micco on January 24, 2007, 09:54:50 pm Quote from: Squinge;544001 Norton internet security 2007... Stop right there; I'd rather go back to my ex-wife, at least she wouldn't let me stand there with my pants down.Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Squinge on January 24, 2007, 09:55:28 pm :sign5: I have used norton for years & never got any viruses or anything it works great for me.
Quote from: beosboxboy;544006 I think it is the standard hurry up and wait of all OSes lately. They release the OS with a big roll out - everyone runs to get it - then we all wait 2-12 months for our favourite software to get made compatible :sign5: Your right we don't think of making sure our favorite programs will work first.Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: Micco on January 24, 2007, 10:02:18 pm Quote from: Squinge;544012 :sign5: I have used norton for years & never got any viruses or anything it works great for me. And it does for most people; however, I have some "high risk" clients (read: porn surfers.) Norton is not quite robust enough for this kind of user; it requires something more (plus it's really cool when it squeals like the guy in Deliverance.) Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: BeosBoxBoy on January 24, 2007, 10:04:01 pm heh - i love Kaspersky for that reason alone =)
Title: Anyone using Vista? Post by: XPTL297 on January 25, 2007, 05:35:29 pm I had hated Microsoft since Windows 3.1, but am only one more that have to pull own pants down cause there's no better anyway.
Have denied for ages to install Windows XP (had only trouble with it). It is not more than 6 months I got XP Professional Edition installed on the newest computers. Had run TS2 up to OFB in Windows 2000 Professional Edition without any claim. It is still the OS I use to create my uploads. My X64 uses XP and I doubt I will install Vista until everybody is singing in chore of happiness with it. My Pets game is running like a dream. Nuked almost 80% of Maxis edition, have made 890MB replacement packages, 150MB meshes replacement and about 12MB mods. I'm totally happy now, so much that no matter how good new EPs may sound, I will think in hexa before buying. My grankids laugh enough that I pay NKr 349,- for an EP, they wait a little longer and get the same for NKr 99,- |