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How do I play original Sims on Windows 11?

  1. Step 1 – Installing The Sims 1 and Expansions Correctly. ...
  2. Step 2 – Installing Windows 11/10/8/7 Patch (Optional, But Recommended) ...
  3. Step 3 – Configuring Compatibility Settings. ...
  4. Step 4 – Set Screen Resolution and Play in Windowed Mode.
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How do I get Sims on Windows 11?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Can you still play the original Sims?

The Original Sims Was Only Released Physically

This doesn't mean EA doesn't own the legal rights to the games, just that it isn't possible to buy the game officially. This has led to fans making the game available online, though it should be noted that these versions are still legally dubious.
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How to play the original Sims on Windows 10?

  1. Download the . EXE here: ...
  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. ...
  3. Move the new sims.exe file to same folder as above.
  4. Launch the game. You may need to run it in compatibility mode.
  5. Hopefully it works.
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Is Windows 11 good for Sims 4?

The Sims 4 works well with Windows 11 so we need to look elsewhere. Move your Mods folder to the Desktop and delete localthumbcache.
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How to install The Sims 1 on Windows 10 and 11

Does Origin work on Windows 11?

Whether you're making time on your calendar for multiple projects or planning your next game night, Windows 11 makes it easy for you to push your ORIGIN PC to create and game with ease.
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Should you avoid Windows 11?

Windows 11 is worth the update for most people. It comes with a wide range of new features, performance improvements, and design changes. As the latest Windows OS, it usually gets more attention than Windows 10, too. There's not too much risk in upgrading to Windows 11, either.
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How do I install the old Sims game?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.
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How can I play the original Sims on my computer?

Getting the Autorun/Game Launcher to Work
  1. Insert The Sims disc and go into This PC/My Computer.
  2. Right click on the DVD Drive and click open.
  3. Right click on start.exe and go to properties.
  4. Under the Compatibility tab, tick the box beside “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and select “Windows XP (Service Pack 3)”
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Can you get the original Sims on steam?

they dont sell sims 1 anymore, nor the sims 2, they were giving out sims 2 a while back and i was just lucky enough to grab hold of it for free but when i asked about sims 1 they said they wasnt selling or giving it out because its too old.
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Can I play Sims without downloading Origin?

you need Origin in order to play the game. There's no legal way around it.
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Can I play Sims without opening Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.
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Can old Sims be pregnant?

However, since Teens can't access the 'Try for Baby' interaction, their pregnancy options are passive until they age up to Young Adulthood; while in practice Elders can't get pregnant even if they possess the 'Become Pregnant' ability.
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Can you play Sims on Windows 11 S Mode?

Being in S Mode you'll only be able to play the games available in MS Store. Any other game or application outside MS Store will only be able to be installed if, and only if, you switch out from it.
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How do I install compatibility mode in Windows 11?

In the search box on the taskbar, type the name of the program or app you want to troubleshoot. Select and hold (or right-click) it, and then select Open file location. Select and hold (or right-click) the program file, select Properties, and then select the Compatibility tab. Select Run compatibility troubleshooter.
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Can you install anything on Windows 11?

Windows 10 and Windows 11 allow you to install traditional desktop apps, as well as apps from the Microsoft Store. Certain settings will restrict you to only installing Store apps, so you should check those first. To do this, head to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
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How to play The Sims 1 without a disc?

Install the game via setup (NOT start), then replace the Sims.exe with the included no-CD version of Sims.exe. Apply Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode to "sims.exe", and your game should run beautifully. IF your computer tells you that it can't copy the new sims.exe into the folder, then you have a permissions problem.
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Can you still play Sims on PC?

What platform is The Sims 4 available on? The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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Is The Sims 1 on Origin?

I've been around the Sims forum communities and apparently EA has no current plans on releasing The Sims 1 on Origin, because it's "too old".
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What is the original Sims game called?

The Sims (2000)

The Sims was the first game in the series. Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, it was released for Microsoft Windows on February 4, 2000.
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Can you play used Sims games?

You can install a used disk no problem! The serial code is just the games registration, this only matters if you want to claim content from the Sims store (it doesn't matter). You can play the game completely and freely without internet access, it's not essential. Only if you want to log into the store while in-game.
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What are Windows 11 Disadvantages?

With that said, below is our selection of the top complaints users have about Windows 11.
  • Windows 11's Hardware Requirements Are Too Stringent. ...
  • Changing Default Apps in Windows 11 Is Too Hard. ...
  • You Have to Sign in to a Microsoft Account to Use Windows 11. ...
  • Windows 11's Start Menu Is Less Usable Than Windows 10's.
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Will updating to Windows 11 delete everything?

Upgrading your system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will not erase all your files. After the update is completed, you should have access to all user files that were previously available in Windows 10.
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Will Windows 11 slow down my computer?

2. Will Windows 11 Slow Down My PC? Windows 11 is faster than Windows 10. However, some users is experiencing slow performance issue due to low disk storage or outdated drivers.
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