Something wrong with my DVD/CD drive?

timmy1991Oh okay... have you tried installing the game on another computer to make sure it's the disc not the drive?

I can't, just realized my old computer is screwed, boots up fine. But can't see nothing but a black screen, oh well I don't care about that.
I'll just get my laptop checked out.

Replying to #41

well, remember, if its still in warranty, use that. And goodluck, hope its the cd, rather than the laptop itself. games can be downloaded, but laptop parts cost a lot and repairs are also as costly.

diskjocki · #41I can't, just realized my old computer is screwed, boots up fine. But can't see nothing but a black screen, oh well I don't care about that.
I'll just get my laptop checked out.

I'm gonna go just a tad bit off topic here... Maybe your old PC isn't completely screwed up, it might just take a few minutes to load... I'm only saying this because the PC I use now is relatively ancient by PC standards and it just takes a little while for it to catch up

Born2killxMy simple explanation would be that the CD is messed up. Did you get this game new or used?

I think i kinda agree with born, you just have to search for a new cd, lend it from your friend or search via amazon.

Ok so your having a problem running the sims on a pc with vista yep.
first of all the file size is about right, it does fill a bit more space on your hard drive i think the games compressed in the install files on the discUnless your sims box has a logo on the top that says vista ready you will have to run it in compatability mode....-Insert cd
-Go to My Computer
-Right click cd drive and click explore
-Find setup.exe and right click
-Choose properties
-Go to the compatability tab
-Tick the box that reads run this program in compatability mode
-Click on the dropdown box and choose either XP or Windows 2000
-Appy and ok and now double click the.exe fileThis should solve it.Logan

Buy new..... thats all