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#1
22nd Jul 2014 at 7:46 PM
Last edited by simhummingbird : 22nd Jul 2014 at 11:32 PM.
Reason: SOLVED!
Posts: 15
This user has the following games installed:
Sims 2, University, Nightlife, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, Free Time, Apartment Life
Black Rectangle under Sims, Only 800 x 600 window size available
Whether I was using my disks, or digital downloads of Sims 2, I have this issue. I have a Windows 8 computer (64 bit) and it worked fine before I had to restore the machine a while back. I used to use the store edition, now I use the Ultimate Collection. Problem persists in both, though Store Edition is no longer functional. I have ONE option for resolution. I have searched high and low and tried just about everything I could find to fix the issue. Nothing has worked. I would love to have the resolution something other than the tiny 800 x 600 window I have available. Add to that the rectangle under my Sims whenever they are standing/moving about and it gets really annoying FAST!
Please, someone point me in the direction of the help I can't seem to find using the search. I have looked up about the black squares/rectangles and can't find a post I KNOW was here a while back about the 800x600 issue.
My computer, as I said, is Windows 8.1 64 bit. I have 8 gig of RAM, an ATI Radeon HD 6670 graphics card and everything is updated completely. HELP, PLEASE!
Edit: Thank you all for your help! It took a while to understand what the solutions were explaining, but both my issues are solved, now! I'm a very happy Simmer!
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#2
22nd Jul 2014 at 8:22 PM
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Have you tried this:
http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/3...resolution.html
The first reply worked for me. Only thing you need to figure out is what the UC runs though, EP wise. Probably Mansion and Garden, but I don't know because I don't have it. From what I've read, Store Edition is not included in UC.
As for the other issue, a quick fix is to turn shadows to medium or lower.
http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/3...resolution.html
The first reply worked for me. Only thing you need to figure out is what the UC runs though, EP wise. Probably Mansion and Garden, but I don't know because I don't have it. From what I've read, Store Edition is not included in UC.
As for the other issue, a quick fix is to turn shadows to medium or lower.
#3
22nd Jul 2014 at 8:24 PM
Go here to get help with your video problem http://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=5446 please follow every thing and if you card is not there post your info as it says to.
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All my Beginning Hoods as Shopping Districts plus Old Town. http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=523417
MooVille, a tribute to Mootilda and her fabulous lots http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=534158
All my Beginning Hoods here at MTS. http://www.modthesims.info/member.php?u=7749491
All my Beginning Hoods as Shopping Districts plus Old Town. http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=523417
MooVille, a tribute to Mootilda and her fabulous lots http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=534158
#4
22nd Jul 2014 at 8:26 PM
Posts: 419
My sims shows a black rectangle underneath them as well, if the shadow option is set on the highest setting. I have the same computer specs as you, aside from the graphic card. On my last re-install, the shadow option was grayed out, but became visible and enabled for change when I entered CAS mode. In CAS mode though, other graphic/game options were then grayed out.
I know this is a long shot, but have you tried entering the settings both from the neighborhood, the CAS and in live mode?
Edit: Oh wow, I type slow. This thread had no replies when I first began writing this.
I know this is a long shot, but have you tried entering the settings both from the neighborhood, the CAS and in live mode?
Edit: Oh wow, I type slow. This thread had no replies when I first began writing this.
#5
22nd Jul 2014 at 9:08 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by marka93
Go here to get help with your video problem http://www.leefish.nl/mybb/showthread.php?tid=5446 please follow every thing and if you card is not there post your info as it says to. |
Wow, this was an amazing fix! Thanks for the tip!
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#6
22nd Jul 2014 at 9:25 PM
Posts: 15
Quote: Originally posted by DistantWords
Have you tried this: http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/3...resolution.html The first reply worked for me. Only thing you need to figure out is what the UC runs though, EP wise. Probably Mansion and Garden, but I don't know because I don't have it. From what I've read, Store Edition is not included in UC. As for the other issue, a quick fix is to turn shadows to medium or lower. |
Store Edition is no longer functioning, I have to use UC. . . and the loading screen says Fun With Pets, but inside it says Mansion and Gardens. It might take me a bit to figure out where it is actually running through. LOL
#7
22nd Jul 2014 at 9:38 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by simhummingbird
Store Edition is no longer functioning, I have to use UC. . . and the loading screen says Fun With Pets, but inside it says Mansion and Gardens. It might take me a bit to figure out where it is actually running through. LOL |
Look for a folder called "SP9" and try those instructions posted anywhere above (I think they are all the same basic instructions) and assume "SP9" is the current engine (for lack of a better word). That's what I'd try anyway... But maybe someone else knows for sure?
#8
22nd Jul 2014 at 9:48 PM
Posts: 56
For the Graphic Rules file? For the Ultimate Collection it's here on your computer: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\Config
Edit to add: Every time EA does an update by the way, which they did a few when UC was first released, you'll have to redo the graphic rules file so save your edited copy elsewhere.
Edit to add: Every time EA does an update by the way, which they did a few when UC was first released, you'll have to redo the graphic rules file so save your edited copy elsewhere.
#9
22nd Jul 2014 at 11:30 PM
Posts: 15
Quote: Originally posted by DistantWords
Look for a folder called "SP9" and try those instructions posted anywhere above (I think they are all the same basic instructions) and assume "SP9" is the current engine (for lack of a better word). That's what I'd try anyway... But maybe someone else knows for sure? |
You were correct. I finally followed my desktop shortcut to the place where it originates. I got everything working now! The shadows finally left when I reduced the shadows to medium, after following all the instructions in the links provided. Thank you all!!! :D
#10
22nd Jul 2014 at 11:33 PM
Posts: 15
Quote: Originally posted by Lilana_Astrix
For the Graphic Rules file? For the Ultimate Collection it's here on your computer: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\Config Edit to add: Every time EA does an update by the way, which they did a few when UC was first released, you'll have to redo the graphic rules file so save your edited copy elsewhere. |
Oh wow, I'm making a copy of that graphic rules that worked right now! I really don't want to have to do all of that again! Thanks!
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#11
21st Mar 2015 at 9:14 AM
Posts: 1
I have windows 8 and the only issue I can't seem to sort yet is that none of Seasons & it's pack work/ or show up. I am going to try re-installing and see if it doesn't appear. Does anyone have any advice on how to fix that? Thanks!
#12
21st Mar 2015 at 3:19 PM
@MM68 you should have started your own thread for this.
We need more info on your problem, what EP/SP's do you have installed.
Did you patch after each EP and the 1 SP (if you have it) after you installed each one?
All my Beginning Hoods here at MTS. http://www.modthesims.info/member.php?u=7749491
All my Beginning Hoods as Shopping Districts plus Old Town. http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=523417
MooVille, a tribute to Mootilda and her fabulous lots http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=534158
We need more info on your problem, what EP/SP's do you have installed.
Did you patch after each EP and the 1 SP (if you have it) after you installed each one?
All my Beginning Hoods here at MTS. http://www.modthesims.info/member.php?u=7749491
All my Beginning Hoods as Shopping Districts plus Old Town. http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=523417
MooVille, a tribute to Mootilda and her fabulous lots http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=534158
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