Nothing after the splash screen I hope I am not missing a similar thread, but I didn't see an answer to my particular problem, so I hope someone can help me! Here is my info: Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1700MHz System Memory: 640MB RAM Windows Version: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Free Space: 1240MB available DirectX Version: DirectX9.0c (4.09.0000.0904 NVIDIA GEforce 6200 Driver: nv4_dsp.dll Date: 9/27/2009 Approx. Total Memory: 256.0MB Used Space: 8.42GB Free Space: 181GB The Sims 2 (also have Pets and Nightlife, but not currently installed because of basic game problem) Okay, our computer crashed, and I reinstalled everything. Everything else is working perfectly now, but the game won't play. When I put in the disc, I see the flash screen, then when it goes away, I see nothing... and it always takes away the desktop wallpaper as well. I end up looking at a blank screen with just the icons visible. Display is set to 1152x864. Everything worked fine before the crash.... HELP!
Could you please post a complete dxdiag? The game installed fine with no errors? What caused the crash which required you to reinstall Windows?
Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Compaq Presario PC BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1700MHz System Memory: 640MB RAM Page file: 366MB used, 1195MB available DirectX Version: DirectX9.0c (4.09.0000.0904 NVIDIA GeForce 6200 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip Type: GeForce 6200 DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC Approx. Total Memory: 256.0 MB Display is set to 1152x864 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Plug and Play Main Driver: nv4_disp.dll Version: 6.14.0011.9107 Date: 9/27/2009 WHQL Logo'd: Yes Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys VDD: n/a DDI Version: 9 (or higher) I have no idea why the computer crashed. We bought it from my son, and he said that the hard drive is old, and maybe that has something to do with it. We have good anti-virus, firewall and spyware cleaner, and has just run everything a few days before and everything seemed fine. I have had NO problems installing anything. I did un-install and then re-install the game, just in case, before I ever posted here.
View attachment 7288 Okay, here is a copy of my DxDiag thingy. Also would like to add that I have the Sims 2 CD with no custom stuff at all. Thanks
Is the TS2.exe starting up in task manager's process list? I expect it's probably some hardware or driver incompatibility like this person had with their TS3 installation. Something must have changed since the reinstall to cause it not to work now.