Hello!

I have a big problem!
I have installed The Sims2 with all of Stuff, and all of Expansion.

But if I want to run it, says the following error:

"Failed to enumerate any DirectX 9 compatible graphics adapters in this system!

Please make sure you have a DirectX9 compatible graphics adapter and have installed the lastest manufacturer provided driver.

The application eill now terminate..."

Here is my system info from DxDiag:

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7100) (7100.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700)
Language: Hungarian (Regional Setting: Hungarian)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL CO.,LTD
System Model: MS-7367
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 3328MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 1221MB used, 5432MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7100.0000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8600 GTS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0400&SUBSYS_08911462&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1907 MB
Dedicated Memory: 499 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: BenQ E2200HD D-SUB
Monitor Model: BenQ E2200HD
Monitor Id: BNQ790B
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (59.963Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver File Version: 8.15.0011.9038 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.11.9038
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/15/2009 00:54:00, 7565824 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4740-11CF-9C54-9A2801C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0400
SubSys ID: 0x08911462
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem9.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTx86.6.1:Section003:8.15.11.9038:pci\ven_10de&dev_0400
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001

I have all the patches, try it in compatible mode, administrator mode... ect. but I can fix it...

Can me help everyone???

This is not the correct forum for game support. Please make sure you always read forum stickies and announcements before making posts. They will let you know the forum rules, as well as other helpful info, like where to post things. That said, that error is usually indicative of a computer problem so I'll leave it here, for now at least.

First off, have you patched your base game and another patch for each of the expansions you own? The game does not need to run in compatibility mode but it does need to be patched.

Do you play any other games on this computer? Which ones and do you have any problems with them?

When you installed Windows 7 did you do a reformat plus reinstall of the full operating system, or did you use an upgrade DVD to go from Vista to Windows 7?

Try installing these drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7_w...95.62_whql.html
Then restart your computer.

Sorry for the incorrect place to my post...
Can you move it to the correct place?
(I readed the rules, ind i thinked understand it.... My english is horrible...)

I have patch for the base game, and the expansions too. I run all, and they was sucsessful.
This is the list of my patch:
-original
-Univerity
-Nightlife
-Open for Business
-Pets
-Seasons
-Bon Voyage
-Free time
-Apartment Life
-FamilyFun



I played with it under Vista, it was run correctly
I played under Win7 The Sims3, it was run correctly, but I hate it. so, I was uninstall it, and install the old The Sims2...

Yes, I have a full format in my PC before I install Win7, I Didn't use upgrade.

I try the link, installed the Nvidia driver,restarted, buth the problem isn't fixed...
I download the patches, what you said, installed but not run...

I'm so embittered...

Last edited by scani27 : 27th Dec 2009 at 04:26 PM.

I can fix it! I can fix it! I can fix it!!!!!!

I don't know how, bit it run...
If i run the sims2EP9.exe, say the error. But if I run the Sims2Launcher.exe, it work correct!

Thank you for the help!