Problems when performing advanced installation,
ThyGuy:
So I just got a new comp, and the person helped me made two partitions. One for windows, and another to put all the programs on. Well, this causes major problems for sims 2. Why there is a advanced option, I have no clue, because this game does not install correctly.
The base game and expansions all install correctly, but the data that usually appears in documents and settings on a normal installation appear in the base game folder. This appears to make the game go nuts, because this is obviously NOT where these files are suppose to go.
Any suggestion on how to fix this? Turning this into one partition just for sims 2 will be a lot of work and just slightly ridiculous, all for sims 2.
dizzy:
I see no point in having multiple partitions, unless you install a real OS on one (like Linux). Windows works best with one partition, and will unexpectedly do all sorts of VBTs if it isn't the first partition on the drive.
I suggest you make backups of whatever data you need, reformat and try again.
ThyGuy:
Figured out what was causing the problem. Sims 2 requires documents and settings to be on the partition that windows is located on. It doesn't matter where the main sims 2 files are, the files that go into documents and settings MUST be in said area or Sims 2 will not load neighborhoods or lots.
Honestly, I think this partition was kinda a waste of time also. It was meant so I could do a quick restore using some back-up program.
millahnna:
Are you postive of that? My OS is on my C Drive, my programs installed on my D drive and my data files (including my documents) is on my E drive. Very long story as to why I have such a screwy setup, but in any case, my game, lots and neighborhoods load just fine.
Kyna:
Echoing what millahnna said.
I have two physical hard drives. My OS is on my C drive, the Sims is installed on my D drive and My Documents folder is also on D drive. As long as Windows knows where to find My Documents, then it will function as normal - it will still be on your desktop, and other programs that use it will be able to find it.
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