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SIMS 2 PLAY and BACKUP without NoCD-Patch.
Install the Game 'full' on drive C,D,E or F ...
Make a Image from CD1 with CloneCD v5.0.* (Safedisk2/3).
Mount this Image with Alcohol 120% 1.9.2 (1705).
"YOU NEED 1 VIRTUAL DRIVE WITH ALCOHOL 120"
Switch ON SafeDisk-Emulation.
Switch OFF the function: 'Hide CDR-Media' with CloneCD-TrayIcon.
Play your bought Game without CD and original files.
Save and build no problem.
Have fun ... and Greetz @ all Sims2 freaks.
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CYA !!!