OK, I had the same problem more or less. It really is quite easy. BEFORE YOU CONTINUE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS, UNINSTALL THE SIMS AND REINSTALL IN THIS ORDER: THE SIMS, THE SIMS LIVIN' LARGE (OPTIONAL), HOUSE PARTY (OPTIONAL) HOT DATE.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO CONTINUE WITH THE REST OF THE INSTALLATION WHICH IS LISTED BELOW...
1. E-mail me and ask for the Sims Hot Date No CD crack. I can't post it here, the forum won't take .exe files!
Go to my profile at the bottom of this post and e-mail me by the link.
2. Open it and extract it to the Sims directory e.g: C:\Program Files\Maxis\The Sims.
3. It should ask you if you want to overwrite the original Sims.exe file. Click Yes.
4. Once it has finished, close Winzip and any other windows which may be open.
5. This will update all your links to the program so all you need to do is run it. You don't have to have the CD in but you can if you wish. This will work, just follow these instuctions and you will be fine.
Hope this helps you. If you are not sure about anything just go to my profile and e-mail me from there.
LUFCfan
