Help- Windows Vista and Sims 2

[Narrj]

Hello i was wondering if anyone could help me :S
I have Windows Vista on my laptop and i would like to run sims 2 on it. It installed fine but then came up with an error and sent me a link to the sims website telling me to download a patch. I have tried but it doesnt work, i try doing it again but it tells me my sims is updated. When i go on it some houses are white with writing and it crashes once loading familys. It is very frustrating and i havnt a clue what to do can anyone help??????

Thanks very much

 

[gamerbyron]

Hi there, welcome, have you try the compatibility mode?

Try right click on the application go to properties, and go to compatibility tab.

 

[Narrj]

What do i need to right click on? If it is what i think it is my computer has the right graphics card and memory ect.

thanks

 

[gamerbyron]

The application you're trying to run.