Sims 2 install problems

> Hi Thistlex4,
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> "Thistlex4" <Thistlex4@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F1F8F21-93A8-4A29-998D-86C2A0D14C02@microsoft.com...

> > HELP!! I have a brand new Dell Dimension 8400 w/ xp media center as my OS.
> > When trying to install Sims 2, it continually freezes on the 2nd or 3rd CD at
> > the Control.Dat sections, TSData or something to do with Electronic Arts
> > Autorun problem etc. I am very frustrated with this and any help or
> > suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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> Let's try a couple of things to get that working for you again:
>
> 1. Startup your system in SAFE MODE by pressing F8 repeatedly
> while your system is booting up after you've shut down your system
>
> 2. Log in with an account you've created as a "Computer Administrator"
> account that you'll use to play the game, but don't use a Limited account.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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> It worked!! You are my hero! Or at least my daughters hero! Thanks SO much
> for the help! You have NO idea how frustrated we've been! And a question, WHY
> would I have to install in Safe Mode? Either way, at least it's working! YAY!
> Thanks again! )
>
> "Jimmy S." wrote:
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>> Hi Thistlex4,
>>
>> "Thistlex4" <Thistlex4@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F1F8F21-93A8-4A29-998D-86C2A0D14C02@microsoft.com...

>> > HELP!! I have a brand new Dell Dimension 8400 w/ xp media center as my OS.
>> > When trying to install Sims 2, it continually freezes on the 2nd or 3rd CD at
>> > the Control.Dat sections, TSData or something to do with Electronic Arts
>> > Autorun problem etc. I am very frustrated with this and any help or
>> > suggestions are greatly appreciated!

>>
>> Let's try a couple of things to get that working for you again:
>>
>> 1. Startup your system in SAFE MODE by pressing F8 repeatedly
>> while your system is booting up after you've shut down your system
>>
>> 2. Log in with an account you've created as a "Computer Administrator"
>> account that you'll use to play the game, but don't use a Limited account.
>>
>> --
>> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
>> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
>> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
>> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=sz;en-us;top
>> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
>> __________________________________________________ _______
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Awesome news!! :-)
>
> I believe that a background process for an antivirus, firewall, or
> other security software was impeding the installation from succeeding.
>
> Anyways, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it! ;-)
>
> Cheers,
> Jimmy.
>
> "Thistlex4" <Thistlex4@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:773B6B4C-B258-42F7-9422-26C982E9AC14@microsoft.com...

> > It worked!! You are my hero! Or at least my daughters hero! Thanks SO much
> > for the help! You have NO idea how frustrated we've been! And a question, WHY
> > would I have to install in Safe Mode? Either way, at least it's working! YAY!
> > Thanks again! )
> >
> > "Jimmy S." wrote:
> >

> >> Hi Thistlex4,
> >>
> >> "Thistlex4" <Thistlex4@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7F1F8F21-93A8-4A29-998D-86C2A0D14C02@microsoft.com...
> >> > HELP!! I have a brand new Dell Dimension 8400 w/ xp media center as my OS.
> >> > When trying to install Sims 2, it continually freezes on the 2nd or 3rd CD at
> >> > the Control.Dat sections, TSData or something to do with Electronic Arts
> >> > Autorun problem etc. I am very frustrated with this and any help or
> >> > suggestions are greatly appreciated!
> >>
> >> Let's try a couple of things to get that working for you again:
> >>
> >> 1. Startup your system in SAFE MODE by pressing F8 repeatedly
> >> while your system is booting up after you've shut down your system
> >>
> >> 2. Log in with an account you've created as a "Computer Administrator"
> >> account that you'll use to play the game, but don't use a Limited account.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> >> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> >> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
> >> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=sz;en-us;top
> >> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> >> __________________________________________________ _______
> >>
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