<![CDATA[LeeFish - Sims2 Graphic Cards]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/ Sat, 09 May 2026 01:22:52 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Violation Access (Game Crashing)]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10548 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:49:35 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10548
Hello, good afternoon from Spain! Before continuing, I must apologize for my poor English.

I've been playing The Sims 2 for a long time. I have the Ultimate Collection version and have never had any problems.
I'd also like to emphasize that I use Sims2RCP, which makes it run more smoothly and the graphics work perfectly.
I'm currently renovating Villa Verona and am quite far along, but lately I've been having crash issues. The game simply freezes after a while and closes, sending a message that The Sims 2 has stopped responding. What's going on? Hehehe... I have some "fairly" organized content, but I've always tried to keep it organized and make sure no mods or custom content conflict.
I've noticed that a file and a txt file are created in the Log folder, highlighting the Access Violation.
Please... I'm a little desperate, because I have a pretty demanding job and in the little free time I have to dedicate to this beautiful delivery, it's only now that the real failures seem to be starting.

System:

Nombre del dispositivo PORTATILRAUL
Procesador Intel® Core™ i7-6500U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.60 GHz
RAM instalada 8,00 GB
Almacenamiento 932 GB HDD WDC WD10JPVX-22JC3T0
Tarjeta gráfica NVIDIA GeForce 920M (2 GB), Intel® HD Graphics 520 (128 MB)
Identificador de dispositivo 7BE76979-D775-4415-B708-AA78D3642073
Id. del producto 00325-95896-65929-AAOEM
Tipo de sistema Sistema operativo de 64 bits, procesador basado en x64
Lápiz y entrada táctil La entrada táctil o manuscrita no está disponible para esta pantalla]]>
Hello, good afternoon from Spain! Before continuing, I must apologize for my poor English.

I've been playing The Sims 2 for a long time. I have the Ultimate Collection version and have never had any problems.
I'd also like to emphasize that I use Sims2RCP, which makes it run more smoothly and the graphics work perfectly.
I'm currently renovating Villa Verona and am quite far along, but lately I've been having crash issues. The game simply freezes after a while and closes, sending a message that The Sims 2 has stopped responding. What's going on? Hehehe... I have some "fairly" organized content, but I've always tried to keep it organized and make sure no mods or custom content conflict.
I've noticed that a file and a txt file are created in the Log folder, highlighting the Access Violation.
Please... I'm a little desperate, because I have a pretty demanding job and in the little free time I have to dedicate to this beautiful delivery, it's only now that the real failures seem to be starting.

System:

Nombre del dispositivo PORTATILRAUL
Procesador Intel® Core™ i7-6500U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.60 GHz
RAM instalada 8,00 GB
Almacenamiento 932 GB HDD WDC WD10JPVX-22JC3T0
Tarjeta gráfica NVIDIA GeForce 920M (2 GB), Intel® HD Graphics 520 (128 MB)
Identificador de dispositivo 7BE76979-D775-4415-B708-AA78D3642073
Id. del producto 00325-95896-65929-AAOEM
Tipo de sistema Sistema operativo de 64 bits, procesador basado en x64
Lápiz y entrada táctil La entrada táctil o manuscrita no está disponible para esta pantalla]]> <![CDATA[Miscolored Lots / Graphical Glitch]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10522 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:06:10 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10522 For reference I am an UC player (using Osab's starter pack). I am using Windows 11, an Intel® Celeron® N5095A @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz processor, 16 GB ram (it says 15.8 usable), Intel® UHD Graphics card (128 MB).
Hopefully that was all of the needed pre-information. If anything else would be helpful please let me know.

My lots have been miscolored on the outside, a majority of the grass darker than other patches. I tried installing dreadpirate's MM shader mod, hoping that would help with my issue but no luck, I've also tried lazydutchess' lot lighting mod with no luck as well. I looked through all of my other mods assuming those could be the issue, but I didn't have any other lighting mods, other than lazydutchess' bright CAS fix. I tried taking out all mods anyways with no luck or change. I made a new save file (renamed the original causing a new one to regenerate) and the problem persisted, even with a brand new, clean save. Turning off shadows doesn't fix nor really change anything, boolProp UseShaders false does not change anything, and any changes in general in the graphics settings of the game doesn't change anything. Everything else works completely fine, including the shaders on the insides of lots, my only problem has been the outdoor lot lighting.

I've asked around just about everywhere trying to find a solution, but no dice, so I made an account to post here! I hope this was descriptive enough, if not I will answer anything else needed; I have several save files for the game and this is the first time I've ever encountered this issue, so I'm really hoping for any help here! Screenshots will be attached below, thank you so much Smile
[Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-01-PM.png] [Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-14-PM.png] [Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-28-PM.png]]]> For reference I am an UC player (using Osab's starter pack). I am using Windows 11, an Intel® Celeron® N5095A @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz processor, 16 GB ram (it says 15.8 usable), Intel® UHD Graphics card (128 MB).
Hopefully that was all of the needed pre-information. If anything else would be helpful please let me know.

My lots have been miscolored on the outside, a majority of the grass darker than other patches. I tried installing dreadpirate's MM shader mod, hoping that would help with my issue but no luck, I've also tried lazydutchess' lot lighting mod with no luck as well. I looked through all of my other mods assuming those could be the issue, but I didn't have any other lighting mods, other than lazydutchess' bright CAS fix. I tried taking out all mods anyways with no luck or change. I made a new save file (renamed the original causing a new one to regenerate) and the problem persisted, even with a brand new, clean save. Turning off shadows doesn't fix nor really change anything, boolProp UseShaders false does not change anything, and any changes in general in the graphics settings of the game doesn't change anything. Everything else works completely fine, including the shaders on the insides of lots, my only problem has been the outdoor lot lighting.

I've asked around just about everywhere trying to find a solution, but no dice, so I made an account to post here! I hope this was descriptive enough, if not I will answer anything else needed; I have several save files for the game and this is the first time I've ever encountered this issue, so I'm really hoping for any help here! Screenshots will be attached below, thank you so much Smile
[Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-01-PM.png] [Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-14-PM.png] [Image: The-Sims-2-Mansion-and-Garden-Stuff-5-12...-28-PM.png]]]> <![CDATA[Blocky water issue]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10516 Sat, 03 May 2025 14:04:06 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10516

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-S3zAi-TjmdDg5K1LKq3TdTteLnnYr8/view?usp=drive_link

(hopefully that link worked for an image.)]]>

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-S3zAi-TjmdDg5K1LKq3TdTteLnnYr8/view?usp=drive_link

(hopefully that link worked for an image.)]]> <![CDATA[Pink flashing persists how do i fix??]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10501 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:25:35 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10501
For some reason its not letting me add my file. Heres some info.
If theres any other information thats needed let me know and I will post it. My specs for my computer are NVIDIA Geforce gtx 960,intergrated ramdac, aprprox total memory 10140, display memory vram 1995mb , shared memory 8144mb, 1920x1080 32 bit.
Log generated on 4/10/2025, 05:14

=== Application info ===
Name: The Sims 2 EP9
Version: 1.17.0.66
Build: ReleaseSRT
=== Machine info ===
OS version: Windows NT 6.0
CPU: 4748.799804Mhz, Name:GenuineIntel, FPU:1, MMX:1
Memory: 4096MB
Free memory: 4096MB
User: Owner
Computer: DESKTOP-8TTET16
=== Sound device info ===
Name: Unknown
Driver: Unknown
=== Graphics Rules Maker Configuration ===
Force texture memory: 4096 Mb
Disable Texture Memory Estimate Adjustment: Yes
Enable Driver Memory Manager: Yes
Disable Sims Shadows: Yes
Radeon HD7000 fix: No
Intel High Quality: No
Intel V-Sync: No
Disable Dirty Rects: No
Default Resolution: 1920x1080
Maximum Resolution: 1920x1080
=== Graphics device info ===
Number: 0
Name (driver): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Name (database): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Vendor: NVIDIA
Chipset: Vendor: 10de, Device: 1401, Board: 29663842, Chipset: 00a1
Driver: nvldumd.dll, Version: 32.0.15.7260, GUID: D7B71E3E-5741-11CF-AE47-69090EC2ED35
Driver version: 7260
Monitor: \\.\DISPLAY1
Monitor aspect: 1.764705, 16:9
Screen mode: 1920x1080x32BPP,59Hz
Texture memory: 4096MB
HW T&L: Fixed function:1 Programmable:3.0
Pixel program: 3.0
Texture stages: 8
AppControlledAA: 1
[/php]]]>
For some reason its not letting me add my file. Heres some info.
If theres any other information thats needed let me know and I will post it. My specs for my computer are NVIDIA Geforce gtx 960,intergrated ramdac, aprprox total memory 10140, display memory vram 1995mb , shared memory 8144mb, 1920x1080 32 bit.
Log generated on 4/10/2025, 05:14

=== Application info ===
Name: The Sims 2 EP9
Version: 1.17.0.66
Build: ReleaseSRT
=== Machine info ===
OS version: Windows NT 6.0
CPU: 4748.799804Mhz, Name:GenuineIntel, FPU:1, MMX:1
Memory: 4096MB
Free memory: 4096MB
User: Owner
Computer: DESKTOP-8TTET16
=== Sound device info ===
Name: Unknown
Driver: Unknown
=== Graphics Rules Maker Configuration ===
Force texture memory: 4096 Mb
Disable Texture Memory Estimate Adjustment: Yes
Enable Driver Memory Manager: Yes
Disable Sims Shadows: Yes
Radeon HD7000 fix: No
Intel High Quality: No
Intel V-Sync: No
Disable Dirty Rects: No
Default Resolution: 1920x1080
Maximum Resolution: 1920x1080
=== Graphics device info ===
Number: 0
Name (driver): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Name (database): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Vendor: NVIDIA
Chipset: Vendor: 10de, Device: 1401, Board: 29663842, Chipset: 00a1
Driver: nvldumd.dll, Version: 32.0.15.7260, GUID: D7B71E3E-5741-11CF-AE47-69090EC2ED35
Driver version: 7260
Monitor: \\.\DISPLAY1
Monitor aspect: 1.764705, 16:9
Screen mode: 1920x1080x32BPP,59Hz
Texture memory: 4096MB
HW T&L: Fixed function:1 Programmable:3.0
Pixel program: 3.0
Texture stages: 8
AppControlledAA: 1
[/php]]]> <![CDATA[Used Graphics Rules Maker, Game Won't Run Now]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10492 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:04:57 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10492
Edit: My install was the Starter Pack, and I uninstalled it. Might either use the G4TW version or just the one I legally got in 2014 because I tried to repair the install to correct the issue with the graphics file rules. Big mistake because DMCA. At least I have other options. Got a head cold and I'm low on patience at the moment.

Edit 2: Installed Ultimate Collection, edited the graphics rules manually instead of using the program to autodetect. Might've been my problem, but I also have the G4TW version so either way, I'm good to go for now at least. Things can get so frustrating when you have a head cold and it's late and you're in "Can't sleep, bat will eat me" mode.]]>
Edit: My install was the Starter Pack, and I uninstalled it. Might either use the G4TW version or just the one I legally got in 2014 because I tried to repair the install to correct the issue with the graphics file rules. Big mistake because DMCA. At least I have other options. Got a head cold and I'm low on patience at the moment.

Edit 2: Installed Ultimate Collection, edited the graphics rules manually instead of using the program to autodetect. Might've been my problem, but I also have the G4TW version so either way, I'm good to go for now at least. Things can get so frustrating when you have a head cold and it's late and you're in "Can't sleep, bat will eat me" mode.]]> <![CDATA[TS2 crashing in build buy]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10476 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:10:03 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10476 I’ve attached the exception log]]> I’ve attached the exception log]]> <![CDATA[Game freezes my computer]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10471 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:19:14 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10471 Sims 2 Starter Pack

Regularly while playing, my computer will lose sound (I usually have something playing on my other monitor). When I try to click around, the entire computer freezes, and the screen with The Sims 2 goes blue, and I have to force restart my computer. I wanted to check if there's anything in my config log file that could be causing this?

I was having trouble uploading the file, so if it doesn't upload to the post, here it is on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yeUr0ZF...sp=sharing]]> Sims 2 Starter Pack

Regularly while playing, my computer will lose sound (I usually have something playing on my other monitor). When I try to click around, the entire computer freezes, and the screen with The Sims 2 goes blue, and I have to force restart my computer. I wanted to check if there's anything in my config log file that could be causing this?

I was having trouble uploading the file, so if it doesn't upload to the post, here it is on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yeUr0ZF...sp=sharing]]> <![CDATA[help please.]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10468 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:29:36 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10468 <![CDATA[Best Graphic Card Settings for Smooth Sims 2 Gameplay]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10465 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:02:56 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10465 <![CDATA[Screen Resolution (yes i've followed all the guides)]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10456 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:41:19 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10456
I am losing my mind here. I have followed every guide and possible forum post to get this game running bigger than 640x480 and its just not working.

I have tried:
- GRM, yes I have ensured its selected the correct graphics card according to the config-log.
- Manually setting the graphic rule and video card srg files. Yes I checked to make sure they stayed as srg and not txt files.
- Changed EVERY graphic rule and video card srg file amongst all the expansions.
- Ran it under win xp pack 2 compatibility. And it is defaulted to run as admin
- Downloaded sizer to temp fix it. But not even that works.

The game runs perfectly fine, its literally just the resolution.

I'm on win 11, 64x.

This is currently the graphic rule settings, I have copy and pasted every "solution" version and none work.
option ScreenModeResolution
setting $Low
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 800
uintProp defaultResHeight 600

setting $MediumButDefaultLow
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 800
uintProp defaultResHeight 600

setting $Medium
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 1024
uintProp defaultResHeight 768

setting $High
# GraphicsRulesMaker Tweak: Custom maximum resolution
uintProp maxResWidth 1920
uintProp maxResHeight 1080
# GraphicsRulesMaker Tweak: Custom default resolution
uintProp defaultResWidth 1920
uintProp defaultResHeight 1080





please save my sanity. I hope i included everything.
TIA

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I am losing my mind here. I have followed every guide and possible forum post to get this game running bigger than 640x480 and its just not working.

I have tried:
- GRM, yes I have ensured its selected the correct graphics card according to the config-log.
- Manually setting the graphic rule and video card srg files. Yes I checked to make sure they stayed as srg and not txt files.
- Changed EVERY graphic rule and video card srg file amongst all the expansions.
- Ran it under win xp pack 2 compatibility. And it is defaulted to run as admin
- Downloaded sizer to temp fix it. But not even that works.

The game runs perfectly fine, its literally just the resolution.

I'm on win 11, 64x.

This is currently the graphic rule settings, I have copy and pasted every "solution" version and none work.
option ScreenModeResolution
setting $Low
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 800
uintProp defaultResHeight 600

setting $MediumButDefaultLow
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 800
uintProp defaultResHeight 600

setting $Medium
uintProp maxResWidth 1280
uintProp maxResHeight 1024
uintProp defaultResWidth 1024
uintProp defaultResHeight 768

setting $High
# GraphicsRulesMaker Tweak: Custom maximum resolution
uintProp maxResWidth 1920
uintProp maxResHeight 1080
# GraphicsRulesMaker Tweak: Custom default resolution
uintProp defaultResWidth 1920
uintProp defaultResHeight 1080





please save my sanity. I hope i included everything.
TIA

.txt  MSI-config-log.txt (Size: 10.6 KB / Downloads: 314) ]]> <![CDATA[FIXED: Visual Glitch using .d3d9]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10420 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:02:22 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10420 FIXED NOW

I managed to fix this by getting the older verison of dxvk which is 2.4.1 in case anyone else has a similar issue.

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Hi guys,

I recently updated my NVIDIA drivers and got a weird visual glitch below. Can someone help to establish why could this be happening? I've attached my config and d3d9. log files.

What I find odd in the config file is it says:

"Name (driver): GeForce 7800 GTX
Name (database): GeForce 7800 GTX"

but my video card is GeForce 860M. I'm using both Rules Maker and the dxvk-2.5.2 fix. When I remove the d3d9.dll from the Bin folder the glitch fixes it but I get constant pink flashing. Does anyone have any suggestions if I'm doing something wrong?


.jpg  graphic rules 2.JPG (Size: 29.61 KB / Downloads: 1009)
.jpg  glitch.JPG (Size: 128.83 KB / Downloads: 1037)
.jpg  graphic rules.JPG (Size: 58.28 KB / Downloads: 1030)


.txt  PC1505-config-log.txt (Size: 10.67 KB / Downloads: 308)

.txt  Sims2EP9RPC_d3d9.txt (Size: 8.21 KB / Downloads: 301) ]]> FIXED NOW

I managed to fix this by getting the older verison of dxvk which is 2.4.1 in case anyone else has a similar issue.

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Hi guys,

I recently updated my NVIDIA drivers and got a weird visual glitch below. Can someone help to establish why could this be happening? I've attached my config and d3d9. log files.

What I find odd in the config file is it says:

"Name (driver): GeForce 7800 GTX
Name (database): GeForce 7800 GTX"

but my video card is GeForce 860M. I'm using both Rules Maker and the dxvk-2.5.2 fix. When I remove the d3d9.dll from the Bin folder the glitch fixes it but I get constant pink flashing. Does anyone have any suggestions if I'm doing something wrong?


.jpg  graphic rules 2.JPG (Size: 29.61 KB / Downloads: 1009)
.jpg  glitch.JPG (Size: 128.83 KB / Downloads: 1037)
.jpg  graphic rules.JPG (Size: 58.28 KB / Downloads: 1030)


.txt  PC1505-config-log.txt (Size: 10.67 KB / Downloads: 308)

.txt  Sims2EP9RPC_d3d9.txt (Size: 8.21 KB / Downloads: 301) ]]> <![CDATA[Fresh Install, Attempted Fixes, Crashes on Start]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10418 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:30:20 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10418
.txt  Sims2Exception 2024.12.24 11.23.49.txt (Size: 14.05 KB / Downloads: 313)

.txt  CHRISTIANGVMC-config-log.txt (Size: 14.25 KB / Downloads: 302) ]]>
.txt  Sims2Exception 2024.12.24 11.23.49.txt (Size: 14.05 KB / Downloads: 313)

.txt  CHRISTIANGVMC-config-log.txt (Size: 14.25 KB / Downloads: 302) ]]> <![CDATA[The Sims 2 won't start even after patch]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10394 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:05:03 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10394 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWlvY4NH6M and followed the steps and my game still will not work.

I am have the physical discs of the game so that's how I installed it. I have The sims 2 and the expansion packs University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons and Bon Voyage. I then tried to install the Home and Garden stuff pack online so I could install the Lazy Duchess mod https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/6319...on-garden. (EDIT: I installed the George thing too, I forgot to say that).

When I try to start the game either by using the Bon Voyage disc or by clicking on the garden and mansion icon I get the Sims Launcher and then a black screen and then a window with a red x and no text, just an okay button. (I included a picture of it). Please someone help me play The Sims 2 again!

Computer info:
Device name K_Desktop
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-14700F 2.10 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable)
Device ID 1F4F0323-A1F5-490A-850A-530EB221E672
Product ID 00342-21003-97346-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 23H2
Installed on ‎2024-‎03-‎01
OS build 22631.4460
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1047.0

.txt  K_DESKTOP-config-log.txt (Size: 9.36 KB / Downloads: 341)

.jpg  idk.jpg (Size: 8.84 KB / Downloads: 877) ]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWlvY4NH6M and followed the steps and my game still will not work.

I am have the physical discs of the game so that's how I installed it. I have The sims 2 and the expansion packs University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons and Bon Voyage. I then tried to install the Home and Garden stuff pack online so I could install the Lazy Duchess mod https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/6319...on-garden. (EDIT: I installed the George thing too, I forgot to say that).

When I try to start the game either by using the Bon Voyage disc or by clicking on the garden and mansion icon I get the Sims Launcher and then a black screen and then a window with a red x and no text, just an okay button. (I included a picture of it). Please someone help me play The Sims 2 again!

Computer info:
Device name K_Desktop
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-14700F 2.10 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.7 GB usable)
Device ID 1F4F0323-A1F5-490A-850A-530EB221E672
Product ID 00342-21003-97346-AAOEM
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 23H2
Installed on ‎2024-‎03-‎01
OS build 22631.4460
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1047.0

.txt  K_DESKTOP-config-log.txt (Size: 9.36 KB / Downloads: 341)

.jpg  idk.jpg (Size: 8.84 KB / Downloads: 877) ]]> <![CDATA[My game keeps crashing no matter what i do]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10376 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:45:07 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10376
I’m having a huge issue with my Sims 2 game constantly crashing. I’ve tried almost everything I can think of:

- I’ve done the 50/50 method with downloads, removed mods, etc.

- Tried the memory allocation fix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0iwuLZy...&index=11)

- Added the 4GB patch

- Tested different Sims 2 versions (currently using Sims2-RPC)

I feel like I’ve tried every option, but my game keeps crashing randomly. I’m going crazy over this, so I’d really appreciate any help to make the game run smoothly without constant crashes.

Any help is appreciated Smile

.txt  DxDiag.txt (Size: 159.8 KB / Downloads: 375)

.txt  KYLE-config-log.txt (Size: 10.71 KB / Downloads: 356) ]]>
I’m having a huge issue with my Sims 2 game constantly crashing. I’ve tried almost everything I can think of:

- I’ve done the 50/50 method with downloads, removed mods, etc.

- Tried the memory allocation fix (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0iwuLZy...&index=11)

- Added the 4GB patch

- Tested different Sims 2 versions (currently using Sims2-RPC)

I feel like I’ve tried every option, but my game keeps crashing randomly. I’m going crazy over this, so I’d really appreciate any help to make the game run smoothly without constant crashes.

Any help is appreciated Smile

.txt  DxDiag.txt (Size: 159.8 KB / Downloads: 375)

.txt  KYLE-config-log.txt (Size: 10.71 KB / Downloads: 356) ]]> <![CDATA[Pool reflections causing massive stutter]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10373 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:25 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10373
I've been directed to your page from one of the TS2 groups on Fb. I have a technical issue I don't know how to tackle. I have applied Graphic Rules, 4GB patch, RPC, etc. to my game, and overall it works fine, except for the fact that the swimming pool reflections cause massive stutter. It's only the pools, not the mirrors, nor anything else.
EDIT: Did more experiments, and the "fog" or steam that comes of Sims when they take showers also causes stuttering.
What I also noticed why checking if game sees 4GB of memory in the log is that even though Graphic Rules recognized the card, I see this (proper card should be 3080 RTX):
Quote:=== Graphics device info ===
Number: 0
Name (driver): GeForce 7800 GTX
Name (database): GeForce 7800 GTX
Vendor: NVIDIA
Chipset: Vendor: 10de, Device: 0091, Board: 00000000, Chipset: 0000
Driver: nvd3dum.dll, Version: 32767.65535.65535.65535, GUID: EF9D1135-3071-C14F-A5EE-C56A0F8DC1B7

Could this be the reason for the pool reflections causing stutter?
I play on Windows 10.]]>
I've been directed to your page from one of the TS2 groups on Fb. I have a technical issue I don't know how to tackle. I have applied Graphic Rules, 4GB patch, RPC, etc. to my game, and overall it works fine, except for the fact that the swimming pool reflections cause massive stutter. It's only the pools, not the mirrors, nor anything else.
EDIT: Did more experiments, and the "fog" or steam that comes of Sims when they take showers also causes stuttering.
What I also noticed why checking if game sees 4GB of memory in the log is that even though Graphic Rules recognized the card, I see this (proper card should be 3080 RTX):
Quote:=== Graphics device info ===
Number: 0
Name (driver): GeForce 7800 GTX
Name (database): GeForce 7800 GTX
Vendor: NVIDIA
Chipset: Vendor: 10de, Device: 0091, Board: 00000000, Chipset: 0000
Driver: nvd3dum.dll, Version: 32767.65535.65535.65535, GUID: EF9D1135-3071-C14F-A5EE-C56A0F8DC1B7

Could this be the reason for the pool reflections causing stutter?
I play on Windows 10.]]> <![CDATA[Perpetually stuck at 800x600 despite trying everything I could find to try]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10365 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:01:36 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10365
This is a desktop computer, new build. This is the first time I've installed Sims 2 since the build (the CD version, not the combined one from EA), and it's driving me nuts. I had it working for a while with the right screen resolution, but it would crash when it got to "creating magic" (which it still does, but one problem at a time), but now it's stuck at 800x600 resolution and nothing I do, no fix I try works, and believe me, I've been working at this for days and I've tried everything that seemed even remotely reasonable.

Graphics Rules Maker seems to recognise my video card, so I don't know what's going on there. I tried manually tinkering with the files and few other things. Nothing works. I'm stumped.

I've attached the latest log. I did look at some information on how to read the log and what it means, but I'm still stumped as to how to fix this. Please point me in the right direction.

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This is a desktop computer, new build. This is the first time I've installed Sims 2 since the build (the CD version, not the combined one from EA), and it's driving me nuts. I had it working for a while with the right screen resolution, but it would crash when it got to "creating magic" (which it still does, but one problem at a time), but now it's stuck at 800x600 resolution and nothing I do, no fix I try works, and believe me, I've been working at this for days and I've tried everything that seemed even remotely reasonable.

Graphics Rules Maker seems to recognise my video card, so I don't know what's going on there. I tried manually tinkering with the files and few other things. Nothing works. I'm stumped.

I've attached the latest log. I did look at some information on how to read the log and what it means, but I'm still stumped as to how to fix this. Please point me in the right direction.

.txt  FAIRYDUSTER-config-log.txt (Size: 10.1 KB / Downloads: 329) ]]> <![CDATA[No idea what's causing crashing - please help!]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10363 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:21:31 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10363
I'm really hoping someone can help or provide some guidance/assistance please!

I have TS2 Ultimate Collection and launch my game using Lazy Duchess' RPC Launcher (https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/6319...on-garden)

I've had a real problem lately with what appears to be random crashing and have tried multiple 'testing' to see what the issue is but all to no avail.

The problem seems mainly to occur when I browse or buy clothes - either by using the Gussy Up mod (https://modthesims.info/d/674261/updated...fits.html) or by using Monique's computer (https://modthesims.info/d/64137/hacked-c...-lt.html).
Obviously based on this, I assumed that there must be an issue with my CC - either mods or clothing or both.

So of course, I did the 50/50 method however, this didn't seem to work. I took out 1/2 my CC, attempted to trigger the crashing by testing the CC in a clean, new hood (by using the Gussy Up mod), the game crashed so I moved that CC aside and tested the other 1/2 which also crashed.
At that point, I ended up adding in one folder at a time to try and narrow down what the bad CC was but there wasn't any consistency with the crashing - some folders crashed on one 'test run' but then on the next 'test run' they didn't cause crashing...

So I decided to remove ALL of my mods & CC (except the Gussy Up mod as I needed that to 'trigger' the crashing) and tried again but the game still crahsed.

I then went back to my actual hood (not the test hood), removed all the mods & CC from there (again, apart from the Gussy Up mod) and all worked well - so that told me the issue wasn't with the Gussy Up mod, but something else entirely.

So again, you see my confusion - why when I removed all my downloads from a NEW game, did the game crash but when I did the same thing in my ACTUAL hood, it did not?

Anyway, I decided to move on and do some further investigation when I came across this post by Kiri which seemed very helpful -#11 on https://www.leefish.nl/mybb//showthread.php?pid=41853.
As I had already done the 50/50 method and it didn't work, I decided to try step B and created another new game, deleted the neighbourhood and replaced with mine - no crashing occured.
Great, I thought, it's not my hood. So I put my downloads back into the new game too but alas, crashing happened.

I'm really at a loss right now and seriously have absolutely no idea what is causing my crashing.

My downloads file is currently 11.6GB and I've recently deleted over 8GBs so am hoping that the size of my downloads folder is not the problem!

If someone could please try to help or point me in the direction of what to try next, I'd really appreciate it. I'm losing hope and all I want to do is play the game, but right now, I just don't seem to be able to without it crashing on me Sad

So sorry for the long message but I wanted to provide as much info as possible.

I've attached my config log as well as my DXDIAG info FYI but please let me know if you need anything else.

Thank you to anyone in advance,
Natalie

.txt  DESKTOP-OPO3IOV-config-log.txt (Size: 15.4 KB / Downloads: 375)

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I'm really hoping someone can help or provide some guidance/assistance please!

I have TS2 Ultimate Collection and launch my game using Lazy Duchess' RPC Launcher (https://lazyduchess.tumblr.com/post/6319...on-garden)

I've had a real problem lately with what appears to be random crashing and have tried multiple 'testing' to see what the issue is but all to no avail.

The problem seems mainly to occur when I browse or buy clothes - either by using the Gussy Up mod (https://modthesims.info/d/674261/updated...fits.html) or by using Monique's computer (https://modthesims.info/d/64137/hacked-c...-lt.html).
Obviously based on this, I assumed that there must be an issue with my CC - either mods or clothing or both.

So of course, I did the 50/50 method however, this didn't seem to work. I took out 1/2 my CC, attempted to trigger the crashing by testing the CC in a clean, new hood (by using the Gussy Up mod), the game crashed so I moved that CC aside and tested the other 1/2 which also crashed.
At that point, I ended up adding in one folder at a time to try and narrow down what the bad CC was but there wasn't any consistency with the crashing - some folders crashed on one 'test run' but then on the next 'test run' they didn't cause crashing...

So I decided to remove ALL of my mods & CC (except the Gussy Up mod as I needed that to 'trigger' the crashing) and tried again but the game still crahsed.

I then went back to my actual hood (not the test hood), removed all the mods & CC from there (again, apart from the Gussy Up mod) and all worked well - so that told me the issue wasn't with the Gussy Up mod, but something else entirely.

So again, you see my confusion - why when I removed all my downloads from a NEW game, did the game crash but when I did the same thing in my ACTUAL hood, it did not?

Anyway, I decided to move on and do some further investigation when I came across this post by Kiri which seemed very helpful -#11 on https://www.leefish.nl/mybb//showthread.php?pid=41853.
As I had already done the 50/50 method and it didn't work, I decided to try step B and created another new game, deleted the neighbourhood and replaced with mine - no crashing occured.
Great, I thought, it's not my hood. So I put my downloads back into the new game too but alas, crashing happened.

I'm really at a loss right now and seriously have absolutely no idea what is causing my crashing.

My downloads file is currently 11.6GB and I've recently deleted over 8GBs so am hoping that the size of my downloads folder is not the problem!

If someone could please try to help or point me in the direction of what to try next, I'd really appreciate it. I'm losing hope and all I want to do is play the game, but right now, I just don't seem to be able to without it crashing on me Sad

So sorry for the long message but I wanted to provide as much info as possible.

I've attached my config log as well as my DXDIAG info FYI but please let me know if you need anything else.

Thank you to anyone in advance,
Natalie

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.txt  DxDiag.txt (Size: 102.79 KB / Downloads: 353) ]]> <![CDATA[4GB Patch not working]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10353 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:51:59 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10353

I have been looking for how to fix this for a long time, I've checked every post I've found and I haven't found any fix. At least, I got rid of that SecuROM thing, which I guess is good for me, but it still didn't fix my problem. As many other posters out there, my problem is that my game is stuck at 1024MB and after using Graphic Rules Maker and the 4GB patch, it still doesn't change. I have tried to do it also outside of the game's folder and then put the .exe back, but nothing. What am I doing wrong? I have Windows 10 Home.

Thank you for your time Smile

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I have been looking for how to fix this for a long time, I've checked every post I've found and I haven't found any fix. At least, I got rid of that SecuROM thing, which I guess is good for me, but it still didn't fix my problem. As many other posters out there, my problem is that my game is stuck at 1024MB and after using Graphic Rules Maker and the 4GB patch, it still doesn't change. I have tried to do it also outside of the game's folder and then put the .exe back, but nothing. What am I doing wrong? I have Windows 10 Home.

Thank you for your time Smile

.txt  -config-log.txt (Size: 10.19 KB / Downloads: 350) ]]> <![CDATA[Direct3D returned an error: D3DERR_INVALIDCALL! when loading a household.]]> https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10322 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:54:04 +0000 https://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=10322
I have tried several fixes, such as reinstalling the game, updating my drivers, deleting the userProbs file, lowering textures, changing the resolution, but the error persists. I would be super appreciative of any help!

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I have tried several fixes, such as reinstalling the game, updating my drivers, deleting the userProbs file, lowering textures, changing the resolution, but the error persists. I would be super appreciative of any help!

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.txt  SPACE2301-config-log.txt (Size: 10.65 KB / Downloads: 433)

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