: Right-click the game’s .exe file, go to Properties , and set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) .

: Enable the "Run this program as an administrator" option in the same Compatibility tab.

: You can now buy the The Sims™ Legacy Collection on Steam or the EA App . This version includes the base game and all seven expansion packs, pre-patched to run on Windows 10 and 11 without the need for manual fixes.

: Sites like the Internet Archive host copies of the Complete Collection , but these fall into a legal "grey area" because the game is now actively sold again. Technical Tips for Modern PCs