Though this post is lengthy, it is not all-inclusive. There were many sources used to help make this guide please reference the links I’ve included if you need more information. I have also included explanations as to why these tips help your game install and run successfully (curated from my many weeks of frustrated trial and error). I have made a list of the steps I took to get my Sims 2 game to run on my Windows 10 laptop. I don’t know if you know this, but trying to run a 15 year old game on a modern computer is not so simple! Luckily, there are many others out there who are still fond of TS2 who have found a way to make it work on Windows 10, despite our computers resisting us so much for doing that. From installation to playing the game and beyond