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4th Nov 2007, 01:43 AM
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 Playing on an external hard drive error
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complexbanana
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Hey, I've played all the sims 2 games and expansions on my computer, but I want to install my game onto an external hard drive to save disk space. However, when I install the game and expansion packs onto my computer I get this error 'Please eject and re-insert The Sims 2 Open For Business disk, select OK and restart the application.' I have ejected and re-inserted the disk numerous times, but nothing has happened. Any suggestions? Thanks |
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4th Nov 2007, 09:33 AM
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JLonier
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Try this article Changing the Default Location. Please let us know how it goes and if you have any questions. :) |
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Last edited by JLonier : 4th Nov 2007 at 11:49 AM.
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4th Nov 2007, 11:59 AM
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whiterider
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Is the error happening when you try to install, or afterwards when you try to load the game? |
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"On the page, punctuation performs its grammatical function, but in the mind of the reader it does more than that. It tells the reader how to hum the tune." - Lynn Truss, Eats, Shoots and Leaves |
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4th Nov 2007, 08:44 PM
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complexbanana
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I can install the game, I just can't play it. |
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4th Nov 2007, 08:46 PM
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complexbanana
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The article that JLonier suggested is only to move your My Documents folder, not where your game is installed, but thanks anyway! 
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5th Nov 2007, 04:42 PM
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whiterider
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Try cleaning the disk. |
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"On the page, punctuation performs its grammatical function, but in the mind of the reader it does more than that. It tells the reader how to hum the tune." - Lynn Truss, Eats, Shoots and Leaves |
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5th Nov 2007, 09:09 PM
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complexbanana
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I've tried cleaning the disk, but it still won't work. I can install the game, I just can't play it. |
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6th Nov 2007, 03:47 AM
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Canoodle
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Do you have any disk emulation software? Nero, alcohol etc. That may be preventing the playing of the disk. Just a thought. |
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6th Nov 2007, 06:53 AM
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complexbanana
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no, i don't have any of that stuff. |
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6th Nov 2007, 11:01 PM
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whiterider
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Are you definitely using the latest disk you have? Your profile says you have Pets installed, but it's asking for the OfB disk, are you maybe using the wrong shortcut? |
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11th Nov 2007, 05:05 AM
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complexbanana
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Yeah, i got a new computer so i had to reinstall all my games. However, i bought a new external hard drive yesterday and now it works. Turns out it was just an external hard drive issue! Thanks for all your help! |
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11th Nov 2007, 07:07 AM
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JLonier
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That figures 
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