Official Sims 2 Thread

[unsung_hero85]

i just read the majority of everything posted in this thread. if i had a dollar for every idiot that re-posted the fact that the no-cd patch doesnt work with build mode i think i'd have a few dollars.
anyway
for you people that actually want to play the sims 2 with no - cd then do this.

install clonecd
install alcohol 120%
and daemon tools (latest versions all trial versions can be found on kazaa)
make both programs their own a virtual drive ( this can be done within the programs)
mount a copy of each of the iso images found on gamecopyworld one on each drive.
make sure you have the orginal copy of sims2.exe in the tsbin folder
not these no-cd ones that dont work.
if you didnt backup your original file when you tried the nocd one, then tough, re-install the game.
in both alcohol and daemon tools, enable safedisc etc.
then uninstall clone cd (i think this is the program that causes the error message "emulation software detected etc... blah blah"
close both alcohol and daemon tools (dont leave minimized in system tray)
run sims 2 with no cd in the drive
this is exactly what i did and after 3 days of trying i finally play the sims 2 with no cd in the drive.

the reason why i have both version mounted is because i used both and dont know which one actually works.

for all you poor lazy saps that cant be bothered doing this, shut your mouths and wait for a new no-cd patch in a couple of weeks.

scratch

[dilelsos]

How many cds does The Sims 2 have??

[smilio13]

Originally Posted by dilelsos

How many cds does The Sims 2 have??

4CDS

[Tipstaff]

Originally Posted by dilelsos

How many cds does The Sims 2 have??

Originally Posted by smilio13

4CDS

Should note that there is also a DVD version as well. Thankyou God that someone at EA was thinking with somethin other than their a$$es.

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As for all the bitching about the mini-image not being a proper crack, shouldn't need to emulate, or that the last 2 cracks don't work, or blah blah f'ing blah.. Come on, how long has the game been out??? 1 WEEK! Have some patience people, and for gods sake have some respect for the boys making these cracks. Do you know them personally? Are you their closet buddy from kindergarden? Are they related to you by blood or marriage? Are you screwing any of them? If you answered NO to any of the above then shut up, and be patient. They WILL make a working crack. It just takes time. In the meantime.. play with your originals, or use the mini-image... what's it gonna cost you (other than keeping people like me from BITCHING at people like you)???

[roychoco]

Originally Posted by unsung_hero85

for you people that actually want to play the sims 2 with no - cd then do this.

install clonecd
install alcohol 120%
and daemon tools (latest versions all trial versions can be found on kazaa)
make both programs their own a virtual drive ( this can be done within the programs)
mount a copy of each of the iso images found on gamecopyworld one on each drive.
make sure you have the orginal copy of sims2.exe in the tsbin folder
not these no-cd ones that dont work.
if you didnt backup your original file when you tried the nocd one, then tough, re-install the game.
in both alcohol and daemon tools, enable safedisc etc.
then uninstall clone cd (i think this is the program that causes the error message "emulation software detected etc... blah blah"
close both alcohol and daemon tools (dont leave minimized in system tray)
run sims 2 with no cd in the drive
this is exactly what i did and after 3 days of trying i finally play the sims 2 with no cd in the drive.scratch

I used this procedure installing the game yesterday

1. Install the GAME ( if you used non-working crack, re-install the game)
2. Put iso in easy to remember folder, mine is in my documents/SIMS ISO
3. Install Daemon tools (PC will ask to be restarted)
4. Enable Safedisk Emulation* (Right click on Dtools icon, click on emulation, click on Safedisk)
5. Mount image** (left click on Dtools icon then click on "Device 0: [X:] No Media" then search for the iso, and double click the iso)
5. Click on the Sims 2 shortcut and play the game

* I installed the game yesterday and forgot to enable safedisk emulation and was still able to play the game so step 4 may not be necessary
** Mounting an image looks to the PC as putting a cd in the cd-rom drive opening the contents of the mounted CD in Windows explorer, just close the window.

[smilio13]

thanks for your help. but now i have another problem. i wanna format my computer but i wanna keep all my saved files in TS2. i noticed there is a sims 2 folder in My Documents but would i have to burn ALL that to a disc to keep my saved houses,etc cos it is too big and is 330MB big!

[bibimba]

hi, guys

I cant make the no-cd work neither. I tried the procedures from those above reps.

This is how's it like --> At first, it's just keep poppin' "emulated drive soft ware detected , blah blah... " so i tried to uninstall CloneCD and guess what, there's another error instead!! It's a red error cross without any message in the box!! WTF!?! but i notice that on the task bar below, it's still thesims2 icon with no titile name just like the one before. I also tried uninstalling Nero which doesn't help any. Anyone knows what is it and how to get rid of so finally my no-cd sims could work.....

thx a lot.

P.S. sorry for poor english usage :P

bibimba, the alcohol 120% way works well.

Uninstall CloneCD
Install the game
Install and configure alcohol (must be latest version)
- load the image on any drive
- Click emulation (on the left hand side)
-- Click emulation - extra emulation and put a tick in the top box (Bad sector emulation)
Make sure you are NOT using any cracked version of sims2.exe it MUST be the original exe.
No need to insert any CDs just run Sims 2 and it works with build functions and all.