what I was trying to say was this...

[simpleprincess]

nstall the game - Full Installation.
Apply the official The Sims 2: Freetime v1.13.0.161 Patch.
Replace the original SIMS2EP7.EXE file with the one from the File Archive.
Play the Game!

I dont understand how to do this? the instructions are very vague. Thats what I meant to say so sorry for any previous offence caused. I dont set out to upset anybody. xx. just not hugerly computer minded. I have all these games installed by the way. x.

whatever way I try to do something it says no direct x 9 comptiable graphics installed??

THis is the file I was trying to use The Sims 2: Freetime v1.13.0.161 [MULTI16] No-DVD/Fixed EXE

I have an fx5200 card