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I've downloaded Sims 2 however I get a message when trying to launch it saying: Do not have compatible graphics adapters.
Please help me, my daughter is very upset, she wants to play her new game.
Thanks,
mindspew
Please help me, my daughter is very upset, she wants to play her new game.
Thanks,
mindspew
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Had you purchased it as you're supposed to people might help you.
We're not here to support criminals stealing software or anything else.
Reported for criminal intent. Hope you gained a nasty virus downloading and installing your pirated software.
We're not here to support criminals stealing software or anything else.
Reported for criminal intent. Hope you gained a nasty virus downloading and installing your pirated software.
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Please do not try to use DaniWeb for assistance with downloaded or otherwise pirated software.
This topic is in relation to a legitimate copy of the game, which has been installed, rather than an illegally downloaded copy. Please, people, don't confuse the terms.
This topic is in relation to a legitimate copy of the game, which has been installed, rather than an illegally downloaded copy. Please, people, don't confuse the terms.
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Originally Posted by jwenting
Had you purchased it as you're supposed to people might help you.
We're not here to support criminals stealing software or anything else.
Reported for criminal intent. Hope you gained a nasty virus downloading and installing your pirated software.
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I've downloaded Sims 2
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hi my email notification stopped working sorry if i didn't reply to some post ,cj
hi my email notification stopped working sorry if i didn't reply to some post ,cj
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Originally Posted by mindspew
I've downloaded Sims 2 however I get a message when trying to launch it saying: Do not have compatible graphics adapters.
Please help me, my daughter is very upset, she wants to play her new game.
Thanks,
mindspew
Boo!!!!! Sarcastic Jack
hi my email notification stopped working sorry if i didn't reply to some post ,cj
hi my email notification stopped working sorry if i didn't reply to some post ,cj
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In response to the original question, the error message indicates that the display adapter in the PC is not of a standard required for the game. Sims 2 requires a 'Hardware Transform & Lighting' capable display card. Either the PC does not have one, or the correct display drivers are not installed. What are the technical specifications of the PC please, or the manufacturer make and model of it?
Edit: Beaten to it! Check that the display card is correctly installed in Windows before you go spending more money though
Edit: Beaten to it! Check that the display card is correctly installed in Windows before you go spending more money though
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Originally Posted by Catweazle
In response to the original question, the error message indicates that the display adapter in the PC is not of a standard required for the game. Sims 2 requires a 'Hardware Transform & Lighting' capable display card. Either the PC does not have one, or the correct display drivers are not installed. What are the technical specifications of the PC please, or the manufacturer make and model of it?
Edit: Beaten to it! Check that the display card is correctly installed in Windows before you go spending more money though
Thank you for understanding that I used the incorrrect term. I have a HP 6630.
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If this is your computer , HP Computer I don't think you will be able to play that game with it, and don't think it will be upgradeable even !
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Agreed, the only upgrade possible to that machine is the addition of a PCI display card, and that upgrade is a waste of money, in my opinion.
The system is not really suitable for playing modern PC games, unfortunately.
The system is not really suitable for playing modern PC games, unfortunately.
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