To my knowledge new copies are no longer sold in stores. Today there are a couple of ways to get hold of The Sims 2 and it’s various expansions. However that giveaway has now sadly ended. Take care not to share identifying information online.Īt one point the Ultimate Collection (which included the base game and every available DLC) was completely free on Origin for anyone who had bought physical copies in the past. If you’re under 18 then make sure to consult an adult that you trust before entering payment details online and never use someone else’s money without their permission. Make all payments through a secure service like Paypal wherever possible. It’s pricey, but if you can afford it a subscription to a VPN service is also really helpful. Whichever program you have, always try to run an antivrius scan every month or so. The free program works really well too though. It’s also pretty affordable compared to it’s competitors. I’m not sponsored by them, I’ve just used this program for years and it is so effective and reliable.

If you can afford it I would also suggest upgrading to the paid version of SpyBot.

I would also personally highly recommend these free browser extensions for other browsers: If you’re in the market for a new internet browser recommends Tor:Īs it hides your IP address, a key factor in keeping your privacy in tact. The best way to protect yourself online is to limit what information you share about yourself, have a good antivirus and to use a VPN (virtual private network). As with any online activity this comes with risks. This guide requires going online to download files. To unzip a file right click on the file and select ‘7-zip’ then ‘extract files…’ then hit ‘ok’. You need an unzipper utility to get to the good stuff inside.ħ-Zip is a utility tool that works like RAR or ZIP but doesn’t cost anything. rar formats to keep all of the files neat and together. Most downloadable files come zipped up in. So I’ve cobbled together this ‘ultimate guide’ which should hopefully help to setup a more stable and enjoyable experience from the beginning. I have 17 years of experience with getting this damn game to work and I thought that some of that knowledge could be helpful for newbies. Finding and utilising these resources can be a nightmare for any new player. There are tonnes of resources out there to make the game run and look better but they are scattered across every corner of the internet. It is, however, objectively ancient and thus a pain in the arse to set up and install in 2021 (or whenever you’re reading this). Personally it has been a huge part of my life.

It continues to entertain and delight people all over the globe over 17 years after the initial release.

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