How to restore Sims 2 from XP to Windows 7?

Discussion in 'Software' started by RainyA, Jun 27, 2014.

  1. RainyA

    RainyA Private E-2

    My old PC had Windows XP on it. I backed up my Sims 2 files on that. Now I am trying to restore that backup onto a different PC which is running Windows 7. I have managed to install the game, with help from my husband who is much more PC literate than me, but when it comes to restoring my old backup we have both failed!
    I have tried copying the backup folder across to the EA Games folder but when I then try to run the game I just get an error message and it won't play at all!
    I have uninstalled it twice now and am losing patience and thinking I will just have to start again from scratch.
    Can anyone out there help me please?
    Simple instructions if any as I'm not great at this!
    Thanks
     
    RainyA, Jun 27, 2014
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  2. cosman25

    cosman25 Private E-2

    Are you running 64 bit Windows 7? Here is an article you may be interested in

    http://sims2amyblue.wordpress.com/tutorials/tutorial-how-to-install-the-sims-2-on-windows-7/
     
    cosman25, Jun 27, 2014
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  3. RainyA

    RainyA Private E-2

    Thanks, but no, it is only 32bit.
     
    RainyA, Jun 28, 2014
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