How to Install The Sims 2 + Expansions on Windows 10 (TS2upd.exe Error)

Anonymous
2016-01-09T01:59:26+00:00

The Sims 2 is an old program that causes/d issues for many, I thought I would share my experience of getting past "The Sims 2 Update Error" when installing expansions.

You will need this file, so download it now: http://www.mediafire.com/download/lzbxtj51r6b6e6r/TS2\_update.zip

  1. Install the Sims 2 normally from disc
  2. Copy the files from inside the downloaded zip and folder to "c:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\The Sims 2" and confirm to override the files already there. This will make the program not need to update anymore!
  3. Install expansion packs in no particular order
  4. Enjoy playing the Sims 2!

Here is the video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/0Sf7jyo\_2kQ

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Anonymous
2016-03-20T21:09:30+00:00

The Sims 2 is an old program that causes/d issues for many, I thought I would share my experience of getting past "The Sims 2 Update Error" when installing expansions.

You will need this file, so download it now: http://www.mediafire.com/download/lzbxtj51r6b6e6r/TS2\_update.zip

  1. Install the Sims 2 normally from disc as an "Advanced User" to the directory of c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2
  2. Copy the files from inside the downloaded zip and folder to "c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2" and confirm to override the files already there. This will
  3. Install expansion packs in no particular order, making sure they are in "Program Files"!
  4. Enjoy playing the Sims 2!

Thanks, worked for me!

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-06-16T08:43:32+00:00

    The Sims 2 is an old program that causes/d issues for many, I thought I would share my experience of getting past "The Sims 2 Update Error" when installing expansions.

    You will need this file, so download it now: http://www.mediafire.com/download/lzbxtj51r6b6e6r/TS2\_update.zip

    1. Install the Sims 2 normally from disc as an "Advanced User" to the directory of c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2
    2. Copy the files from inside the downloaded zip and folder to "c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2" and confirm to override the files already there. This will
    3. Install expansion packs in no particular order, making sure they are in "Program Files"!
    4. Enjoy playing the Sims 2!

    Thanks, worked for me!

    I will try this now and let you know how it goes ive overrided the files firsthand now trying it.

    Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you !

    Thank you infinitely for these simple explanations that work wonderfully!

    I have searched for answers to my problem ... Full of complicated answers that did not work ... Your tutorial deserves a google referencing of leader! Thank you infinitely and congratulations to you!

    Thank you,

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-06-02T20:17:14+00:00

    The Sims 2 is an old program that causes/d issues for many, I thought I would share my experience of getting past "The Sims 2 Update Error" when installing expansions.

    You will need this file, so download it now: http://www.mediafire.com/download/lzbxtj51r6b6e6r/TS2\_update.zip

    1. Install the Sims 2 normally from disc as an "Advanced User" to the directory of c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2
    2. Copy the files from inside the downloaded zip and folder to "c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2" and confirm to override the files already there. This will
    3. Install expansion packs in no particular order, making sure they are in "Program Files"!
    4. Enjoy playing the Sims 2!

    Thanks, worked for me!

    The link doesn't work!?

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-31T16:34:47+00:00

    When I install The sims 2 on Windows 10, the following warning appears:

    "DIRECT3D HAS RETURNED AN ERROR: E_INVALIDARG!"

    Can anybody help me?

    Thanks!!!

    I also have a part of this problem. It happens when I try to make it Compatable(? No idea if it is written this way) with Windows XP

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