Official Sims 2 Thread

[Tipstaff]

Someone mentioned to me that the Money DVD release that this crack comes from is a US release, and it works perfectly on it. However, since I DO NOT WAREZ I cannot verify the files on that release (size and file comparison), but I do know it has just 1 TMP file (00000001.TMP), and the other 3 *_filelist.txt files. All I'm doing is telling you guys what worked for me with what I have, which is the RETAIL US DVD, and RETAIL International CD/DVD. It's my understanding that Moneys DVD release is a repack of the 4CD version, so until I get a hold of the retail CDs I can't verify the crack with them.

Again, from my experience the crack works flawlessly with the International releases, but not on the US release for DVD (until I replaced the *.TMP files of the US release with the *.TMP files from the International one, which I mentioned in my early post). So, if someone can verify it on the US CD release that'd be helpful.

Edit: This post sounds like I'm angery, or telling people off.. I'm not though, k? LOL

[klagegg]

i've got the international version of the sims2 (the one released by money) but if you use the crack without inserting the cd it says "insert correct cd and blah..."
if i insert it, it says that emulation software was found and i should deactivate it... i even uninstalled alcohol and daemon tools and it stillt says that?!
any ideas

[JoyBoy]

Originally Posted by Dimensio

This "crack" is even more useless than the previous, broken releases.

Just because the crack does not do what you want it do, does not mean you should start rumours on here and make people pm even more requesting 'working' cracks without even trying the new one for themselves. For those that still dont understand, the new working crack is a fixed exe, not a no cd crack. It still requires a cd or dvd to be in the drive while playing the game.

Anyways, this thread will remain open until this Sunday. After that its history. Hopefully, any proper problems will show up between now and then.

By the way, the Hooligans owned you Fairies

[budica]

I tried the new Money crack and was unable to start the game. The new crack only works with the DVD version. Any workaround on that?

[Sidney]

Not much of a crack if you ask me.
Does not work with working copy of CD1, does not work with copy of DVD.
Does not even work with the original CD or original DVD.
Always asks for correct dvd.

[budica]

And yet they sounded soooo ****y in their nfo.

[Tipstaff]

Ok folks, I'm here to set this straight. First off I should mention I have a copy of both the International CD, and the US release on DVD only (don't ask why.. I just do ). I've tested this out with both versions, and from what I can tell this is why it works...but doesn't. Also, this is not a nocd/dvd.. but infact a Fixed EXE:

1) This crack works perfectly.. and I mean perfectly with the International CD version. You can tell which one you have because when you installed the game it asked you what language to use, and there would be a list of about 15 or so different languages to choose from (International DVD is the same). Also, on the CD/DVD will be a list of 15 *_filelist.txt files.

2) This crack DOES NOT work with the US DVD. At this point I have to assume the CD release as well, however this is untested. Again, you can tell due to the language list. The US release will have only 2 languages to choose from, and will have 3 *_filelist.txt files on the both the US CD and DVD.

Now before you flame me, read on: You see, in their haste to put this crack out Money forgot to remove 1, simple, little, check.. and that check being the one for the *.TMP files. (Money.. I commend you on getting this crack out.. superb work.. but you need to fix this issue before I give you a 10 outta 10) Why is this such a big deal? Well, the US DVD release only has the 00000001.TMP file, which is sized at 20mb vs the 2kb size of the International CD release (there is also a 00000002.TMP file on the CD but this file is irrelevant to the fixed exe).

I've tested this over and over again by redoing a backup with and without that file, and as soon as I add the 00000001.TMP file from the International release CD to the US DVD backup (overwriting the 20mb *01.TMP file) it works without a hitch. If I remove that file, and put back the original, it refuses to run, and gives me an error telling me to insert the correct CD/DVD. It's been posted that the crack does not work with the US CD release either, even though it has the same *.TMP files on the CD that the International one does. This is could be due to the 00000001.TMP file being of a different version than the one used in the Intenational CD release (this *01.TMP file is part of the Safedisc CDCheck routines).

Of note: this "Fixed exe" was released with Moneys releases in mind, however, on those releases the 00000001.TMP file is only 2kb (or so the filelist of those releases shows). I have to assume this was either a mistake by them, or was a way to protect their releases.

Hope that helps you guys out.

Tipstaff

*I used to have the International DVD, however I've since sold it, and can no longer verify the contents of the DVD (I forgot to write down the filelist before I sold it, DOH!) It originally did work though when I tested it.
*Edited for content/corrections on 10-09-04*

[rc7895]

Originally Posted by BountyWarrior

OK, THE THREADS FOR THIS GAME ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND. PLEASE KEEP ANYTHING RELATING TO THIS GAME IN HERE PLEASE! ANY AND ALL FUTURE THREADS FOR THIS GAME WILL BE CLOSED/DELETED WHILE THIS STICKY IS IN PLACE

Update: After Looking at the other Active Sims 2 Threads, the only one that looks any good is the Sims 2 CD to DVD Backup Thread HERE. Discuss that guys procedure in his thread. Everything else goes in here.

Update 2: There is no working crack at the moment either. We here at Fileforums dont know when a working crack will be out and, dare I say, many of us dont care. Its a girls game for petes sake So dont make bone idle posts asking if a crack is out and dont PM Mods asking for Cracks and definately dont use the Report to Mod link to request cracks either (new craze starting on here, idiots)

Update 3: As of 21/9, there is still no fully working crack. Money's, Star****ers and WMM1427 cracks all fail when it comes to using the Build Mode. However, it is being reported that if you use either of the 2 mini images available from GCW, you will be able to fully enjoy the game. That is all

Update 4: WORKING CRACK HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED! Either be patient enough for your favourite crack site to update (come on you have waited this long) or look for it on the net yourself

Hi My daughter is really bugging me to get that crack, could you just put out a link where the crack is located ( if know where to find it :S) thx

[GLH]

Click here:
The Sims 2 v1.0 [MULTI] No-DVD/Fixed EXE
07-10-2004 MONEY

Note: This executable works 100% on the international CD or DVD version of the game, it does NOT work with the US version!

[abstractee]

Originally Posted by GLH

Click here:
The Sims 2 v1.0 [MULTI] No-DVD/Fixed EXE
07-10-2004 MONEY

Note: This executable works 100% on the international CD or DVD version of the game, it does NOT work with the US version!

Been there, done that...

Still asks me to insert the correct cd rom

[Tipstaff]

Alright folks, heres the poop. I've gotten permission from BountyHunter to post this "how to", and you are all gonna wanna read this. I should say that I wanted to post this for a long, long time, but was reluctant to until I got permission. Now that I have, pay attention:

Here's how to make a working backup:

First, copy the contents of the CD1/DVD to a directory on the hard drive.

Download the mini-image GCW posted on their website:

The Sims 2 v1.0 [ALL] No-CD/Fixed Image #2
http://m.spacetarget.com/games/pc_the_sims_2.shtml
or choose a local mirror from www.gamecopyworld.com

*Don not download the Spitfire one as you will not be able to copy the needed files*

Mount the image, and copy the 2 *.TMP files from it into the CD1/DVD directory (you only need the 01*.TMP file, but copy both just for good measure). This image was created from the International CD release, and I know it works.

Burn the directory back to CD/DVD, and make sure to label them correctly (CD1 should be Sims2_1, DVD should be Sims2). They are case sensitive. If you use Nero, do not use ISO 9660 text for the Joliet label, otherwise the name will show up in all caps. The names MUST be case correct. So again, CD1 = Sims2_1 , DVD = Sims2 .

Replace the orignal exe with the fixed exe in the main game folder under C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\TSBin before you try the game with the new backup. Find that file here:

The Sims 2 v1.0 [MULTI] No-DVD/Fixed EXE
http://m.spacetarget.com/games/pc_the_sims_2.shtml
or choose a local mirror from www.gamecopyworld.com

That's it. The fixed exe will now work correctly. I've tested this countless times (as has a couple other people that have the US CD/DVD releases), and it works without a hitch. What you do from there is up to you.

Thanks to Bounty for allowing me to post this as I'm sure this is gonna solve a lot of peoples problems.

Have fun, cuz I'm outta here!

*Note: people might recognize this post from another forum. It just made sense to repost my exact post here then it was to retype it all.
*I am only posting this because GCW hosts the mini-image file, and any creative person would have evenutally come up with this. Still, I figured it was best to get persmission from the GMs first before I posted a "how-to".
*Also, This is NOT A NOCD/DVD, but a "fixed exe". Just remember that.

[mandythepcgirl]

Ok. I've followed this thread to the very end and now have heaps of things to try... but my problem is, I can't even install the game from the backups.. Cant transfer errors all the time. I'm getting pretty sick of typing in the code.

Any ideas?

Used Alcohol 120 to make copies and have tried burning the files to disk but same thing - and it's never the same file that it has problems transfering.

Mandy

[Luci]

mandy...it's a bad copy.try first to install from original.if it plays then it's a bad copy

[xriverfalconx]

I backed my copy with Clone CD and it didn't give me any issues...give it a shot.

First, make the image and save to the HD, then burn it onto a blank disc. I did it that way and its working well.

[TNT_73]

Any ideas, how to make nude patch (bm.exe) to work with fixed exe from gcw????