EXE file in compatibility mode and as administrator. (Default is Program files x86/Maxis/TheSims.) Copy and replace the Sims.EXE file from the downloaded patch file, with the original one installed from the Discs.
After trial and error numerous times, right-click on setup.exe, go to properties, then onto the compatibility tab.Instead, open up the folders within the disc, go to setup and find setup.exe Insert disc 1, do not use the autorun program.
Hi all, this is my first post and whilst trying to install TS1 Deluxe Edition on my laptop I could not find a specific post walking through how to both install from the discs AND play in one place, I got it working today without using a Virtual machine but just by following these steps: