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08-Dec-2004, 07:20 AM #76
Running NFSU2
i hav recently bought a nVidia fx5500 256mb graphics card to run NFSU2.However the game doesnt run on full graphics. my comp is pretty good(P4 2.8; 512mb RAM). Can anybody tell me whats the problem.Is the Graphics card too slow.it has a clock speed of abt 350megahertz
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08-Dec-2004, 06:08 PM #77
PLz help me i downloaded the sims and then id un installed it because the sims2 body shop got deleted. my problem is that i went to install it and it said
that a problem occured when downloading the 'tddata\res\sound\voice6.package' plz help plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz
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09-Dec-2004, 06:04 PM #78
missing files
can ne1 please give me these files... reply back n ill give u my msn or somethin so we an transfer them.

TSData\Res\UserData\Storytelling\thumbnail_6dae6a73_edb0f203.jpg
TSData\Res\Catalog\Scripts\terrainSculptBrushes.txt
TSData\Res\Locale\Thai\Config\globalProps.xml
TSData\Res\Movies\Games\INI\esrb.ini
TSBin\1.0.0.932
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10-Dec-2004, 08:58 PM #79
Wow, all these replies. Sorry I haven't been back to check the thread guys.
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10-Dec-2004, 08:59 PM #80
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hi i am new to this site i am very happy that i found it my problem isn't with gameplay issues it's with my dvdrom drive it won't read the ts2 disk at all. and i am not getting any error messages or anything.the drive will play dvd movies not it won't install it doesn't do anything. i have a HITACHI DVD-ROM GD-8000. since the game would not run on this drive i borrowed my sisters nec dvdrw drive ans sure enough the game installed and plays wonderful buti can't keep her drive. should i buy a new drive even though my hitachi plays movies and music cd's just fine?
I would. With drives being so cheap, you might as well. Plus, it will probably be faster anyways. Just ensure that you can take it back after it's already been opened.
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10-Dec-2004, 09:01 PM #81
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i hav recently bought a nVidia fx5500 256mb graphics card to run NFSU2.However the game doesnt run on full graphics. my comp is pretty good(P4 2.8; 512mb RAM). Can anybody tell me whats the problem.Is the Graphics card too slow.it has a clock speed of abt 350megahertz
You may want to try obtaining the latest drivers. I have a video card lower than yours and I can run the game great. But what exactly do you mean by "full graphics."?
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10-Dec-2004, 09:02 PM #82
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PLz help me i downloaded the sims and then id un installed it because the sims2 body shop got deleted. my problem is that i went to install it and it said
that a problem occured when downloading the 'tddata\res\sound\voice6.package' plz help plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz
Contact Maxis via www.thesims2.com

I think the problem may be that some files were not deleted, but I'm not sure. Now when you say downloaded, do you mean downloading off a CD you bought, or downloaded off the net. If you downloaded off the net, i cannot help you.
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10-Dec-2004, 09:03 PM #83
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can ne1 please give me these files... reply back n ill give u my msn or somethin so we an transfer them.

TSData\Res\UserData\Storytelling\thumbnail_6dae6a73_edb0f203.jpg
TSData\Res\Catalog\Scripts\terrainSculptBrushes.txt
TSData\Res\Locale\Thai\Config\globalProps.xml
TSData\Res\Movies\Games\INI\esrb.ini
TSBin\1.0.0.932
Uninstall and reinstall the sims by using the directions on the sims 2 website. (www.thesims2.com)
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10-Dec-2004, 09:08 PM #84
FAQ UPDATE (INSTALLATION AND UN-INSTALLATION PROCESS):
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To manually uninstall this game you will need to edit your system registry in a two part process. This will remove all traces of the game from your system.

Remember that editing your computers registry incorrectly can severely damage your operating system. We recommend having a computer professional perform these steps. If you are confident, however, that you can edit your registry successfully, then please follow the instructions below carefully. To remove all of the game folders:

Open your My Documents folder.
Open the EA Games folder.
Right-click on The Sims 2 folder and choose Delete.
A Confirm Folder Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
When the folder is finished deleting, close the window.
Open My Computer.
Open your harddrive (by default this is C.
Open the Program Files folder.
Open the EA Games folder.
Right-click on The Sims 2 folder and choose Delete.
A Confirm Folder Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
When the folder is finished deleting, close the window.
Right-click on your Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.

Now you can remove the registry keys for the game.

Click on Start and then click on Run...
In the text line type 'regedit' without quotes, then click OK.
click on File and then Export...
Choose a location and name for the file (this will be your backup registry file).
Click Save.

The next steps will all be performed in the left pane of the Registry Editor window.

Click on the + next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Click on the + next to SOFTWARE
Click on the + next to EA GAMES
Right-click on The Sims 2 folder and choose Delete.
A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
Click on the + next to Electronic Arts
Click on the + next to EA GAMES
Right-click on The Sims 2 and choose Delete.
A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
Click on the + next to Microsoft.
Click on the + next to Windows.
Click on the + next to Current Version.
Click on the + next to Uninstall.
If you have the CD edition, right-click on the the Key named {8AB8D458-939E-403F-0097-9BA1C1F013D5} and choose Delete; if you have the DVD edition, right-click on the Key named {40C03514-89C3-41BA-0090-3B440256DB87} and choose Delete; If you have the UK/European CD edition right-click on the Key named {6E7DD182-9FC6-4651-0095-2E666CC6AF35} and choose Delete.
A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
The Sims 2 has now been completely removed from your system. You may now choose to reinstall the game.
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11-Dec-2004, 06:18 PM #85
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hi thug....don't suppose you found anything that might help me? i've done a ton of stuff to my computer hoping that the problem would go away...it hasn't. i'm lost!!!
I know its been a while since hes posted, but do you think he might have a problem w/ his CPU or some other hardware overheating?
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11-Dec-2004, 06:34 PM #86
That could be a problem, but its hard to target problems like this. It could be an internal game problem. But I think he did say it shuts down, so it could be a virus or like you said, an overheating problem.
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11-Dec-2004, 06:38 PM #87
He also mentioned that it started happening while his computer was idle, so it was probably just caused by the extra load that the game put on the CPU, Video card, and maybe RAM.

Is there some software that you could get to monitor the temp. of certain components, or would that have to be some hardware with thermometers on it?
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11-Dec-2004, 07:20 PM #88
Speedfan is used..but speedfan sucks. I suggest going to the manufacturer of your motherbaords website and downloading a utility if it is available. Even if you have a brand name computer (like mine) you can obtain updates, etc.
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11-Dec-2004, 08:35 PM #89
I bought a game thudge out i didn't do ne ting wrong please help might it be i need sum1 to gimme that file ur wut plz help pz plz plz
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