Installers Version 14

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Changes

• v12 game files without cleanup script have returned to default
  • Cleanup script game files (13.2 version updated with newer script) are still included as an optional checkbox with warnings for minor mod issues such as SimPE mesh extraction
• EP9RPC exe included to prevent a loop if Sims2RPCSettings fails to download it
• Store & Pre-order/Bonus content has been unmerged and better organized
  • Non-merged files allow easier deletion of unwanted items and prevent missing items in the catalog
  • Store/Bonus content has been relocated from Collections to Downloads for easier navigation & deletion
• CroconawSims' Clean Hood Templates have been updated to new versions that are more faithful to Maxis originals and correct minor issues/oversights present in the older MeetMe versions such as incorrect ages, bios, or missing stories
• The Clean Template for Strangetown has been updated to include its missing Storytelling folder
• DXVK updated to v2.3 from 2.1
• DXVK install type removed to make disclaimers more apparent and avoid accidentally choosing it when unnecessary
• Graphics Rules Maker 2.0.0 included as a fallback for legacy systems without Windows 10+
  • Web Installer: automatically detects correct version
  • Standalone installer: 2.3.0 is included with the 64-bit version. 2.0.0 is included with the 32-bit/legacy version
  • Note that the older 2.0.0 version may overestimate the forced texture memory when autodetecting. Please make sure the value doesn't exceed your GPU's available memory to avoid issues.

Full Changelog: v13.1...v14

Which Installer should I choose, and how do I install?

Web Installer (Recommended Option)

The best & easiest all-in-one option for those who don't yet own TS2. The Web Installer utilizes an internet connection to automatically download the game files as well as dependencies & fixes you need to make the game work correctly.

Standalone Installer (Offline install script)

An offline installer script which installs prior extracted Ultimate Collection game files and applies dependencies & fixes.
As this version does not download the game, you'll need to first pre-download the Ultimate Collection game files, such as the Web Installer game files, the older Standalone Starter Pack, or G4tW's repack, and extract them to a folder named "The Sims 2 Starter Pack" before running the Standalone Installer.

Instructions:

• (Standalone only) Download the game files from one of the links above and extract them to a new folder named "The Sims 2 Starter Pack" (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\The Sims 2 Starter Pack)

1. Select your chosen installer below in the architecture that matches your system (64-bit or 32-bit). Run using an administrator user account.
2. Upon opening you may be prompted "Windows protected your PC" since there is no paid signature, and you'll need to click "More details" followed by "Run Anyway." If antivirus interferes for some reason, try temporarily disabling it to launch the installer and make and exception for your game folder.
3. Follow the prompts in the installer to proceed and choose your desired components.
   • On modern AMD graphics card generations such as RX 400 (Polaris) series and later, it's recommended to enable the DXVK component to resolve bugs such as an extremely long launch wait time and loading screen.
4. After Installation, you must configure Graphics Rules Maker and Sims2RPCSettings to optimize the game correctly for your system.
5. Once in-game you will be prompted with a custom content dialog, it's recommended that you choose enable to take advantage of the included fixes and features such as the CEP. You can disable the prompt from showing up via the in-game settings.

The Full Installation Guide on Google Docs is available for detailed instructions.

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This discussion was created from the release Installers Version 14.

[Ezplorer]

Thank you very much!

[eduazy]

Download is stuck forever:

[voicemxil]

You can end task via task manager if needed and start it again. If the download still doesn't work after retrying you might have issues connecting to the github server and you could try the standalone download+installer instead

[eduazy]

Thank you, it gave me the option to retry and worked correctly