Extract the zip file and run Setup.exe . Install to an easy path (e.g., C:\Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection ) rather than Program Files to avoid permission issues.

For years, the game was pulled from the store shelves, making it impossible for new players to buy it legally. However, EA has recently reintroduced certain legacy titles to their store.

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Your graphics card is too new for the game's database. Run Graphics Rules Maker again. Ensure you manually add your GPU to the database list.