Sims 2 DirectX + Display Adapter Driver

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Leevis

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Please can someone help me before i completely lose my rag on this problem. I currently have Sims 2 Double Deluxe which has stopped working because of the 9.0c DirectX issue etc etc.

Looking more into this one it would appear that this is more likely to be Graphics Card related because in Device Manager i am seeing the Yellow Exclaimation marks under Display Adapters: I have two instances of Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family with the mark. The drivers i have are 7.14.10.1409 and they appear to be the latest.

The laptop is a Dell Inspiron 1525 and i am running Vista 32bit. I am sure that this is the reason why the game will not play anymore but i have spent waaay too long on this one trying to sort it out.

I am totally lost. Someone please help me or advise.

Thanks

Lee
 

My Computer

System One

Here is the driver for your graphics here. Also have you tried installing the directx standalone located here
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Thanks for that, i have installed the correct driver (but this driver was the one that I already had on the laptop). I am still showing up the yellow exclaimation mark though. Any ideas what to do?? I cant seem to understand why this is showing up as incorrect. Need help.
 

My Computer

System One

What is the device status when you double click on those items.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
What i did in the end was re-install Vista and that seemed to solve it. Bought Sims 3 and that one seems to work fine :) I think that there in an inherent bug somewhere in Sims 2 which kills certain PC's. This has happened on both my laptops and the only common thing is Sims 2. All good now though, appreciate your help and time on this one.
Thanks
Lee
 

My Computer

System One

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