Let's write that you are having an install issue. But I can't tell what the possible issue is yet.
My kid installed it but they had 20GB free and used the DVD version. There was a snag in the DirectX refresh rate which we cured with DXDIAG and the OVERRIDE button...
More clues?
Is the machine pest free?
Bob
Hey, I bought the sims 2 for my windows 98 computer. It begins the installation and downloads up to 77%. but it won't go any further than that. i kept it on for ages and it still won't go pass 77%. my computer is a windows 98 and it has 14.9 GBs on it with 9.67 Gbs in use and 5.22 GBs free. i have no idea why it isn't working. i'm not sure if this is the right section for stuff like this but if anyone can help me that would be great.

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