Help- Windows Vista and Sims 2

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

The application you're trying to run.