Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work.ģ.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims).Ĥ.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary.ĥ.) If it works, enjoy. Obviously you will have to own the game too for this to work.ġ.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer.Ģ.) Go to :C > Program Files (x86) > Maxis > Sims.

I own the game and installed it on my computer via the installation disks. Please note that this is not a link to a pirated version of the game, just a fixed Sims.exe that will allow the game to launch on Windows 10. Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal. I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. A modified Sims.exe to do this can be found here: Installing the mod that bypasses the disc and running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 fixed the problem for me.