Sims 2 Nightlife - Mini Images not working

[caki]

If it crashes in ~df394b.tmp, then the mini image is bad.

Maybe you are using the wrong one?

[LoedD]

no that's not the problem, the image is fine.
this error is just a phenomenon of Safedisc with some crappy adds by EA on CD.
Without SP2 I was able 2 play all Safedisc games ( Sims2 too). But one day my PC crashed and I couldn't start up anymore. So I decided to reinstall Windows but the CD was scrached and produced CRC errors. Microsoft gave me a new cd with SP2 included and viola, Sims2 doesn't start anymore, never.
I also get this error with EA footballmanager06 and NfS:MW Black edition (US 3 CD). But there is a trick. I start the shortcut about 20 times and if I'm lucky, one of these cause the game to start. This doesn't work for Sims2.
So I would be really thankfull if anybody can find a way 2 play without CD.

[caki]

Ahh yes LoedD I beleive I know what crashes you are talking about. My friend had the same problem, and as it turns out M$ released a fix for it. It is somewhere on the M$ website. Good luck finding it tho

[temp]

You should be running sp2 anyhow esp if your on the WWW, thats got nothing to do with this issue nor has some MS update, how did i get all 3 games and xmas pack to work ?

[DABhand]

It is due to the SP2 basic API's that are installed, one causes an error with safedisc.

Update your windows, and look for the safedisc type fix on microsofts site. You may have to go through the genuine advantage check to get it.

[yoeka]

Originally Posted by DABhand

It is due to the SP2 basic API's that are installed, one causes an error with safedisc.

Update your windows, and look for the safedisc type fix on microsofts site. You may have to go through the genuine advantage check to get it.

Doesn't work

[temp]

Again i didnt go on a search party on MS site for some fix, these games run no probs with mini images here, thats all i can add.