In the tab, add -w -r1024x768 to the end of the "Target" field to run the game in windowed mode at a stable resolution. Enhancing Your Game (Custom Content & Mods)

Download and place a modified sims.exe (no-CD patch) into the folder. : Right-click your desktop shortcut and select Properties .

: You must install the base game and expansion packs in their original release order to avoid errors: The Sims , Living Large , House Party , Hot Date , Vacation , Unleashed , Superstar , and Making Magic . Apply Compatibility Patches :

: A mod that allows children to blow out birthday candles and age into adults, a feature missing from the base game.

If you own the original CD-ROMs, follow these steps to ensure the game runs on modern hardware: