Sims 4 Vc++ Error Cannot Download Game Windows 10

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  1. Before installing Windows 10, i had both all the Sims 2 games installed [aka Mansion and Garden Stuff], and then the ultimate collection. So I saved myself a lot of trouble. However, I cannot seem to run TS2 in windowed mode. I installed the Graphics adjuster program, but still no luck with windowed mode. I can not download the Sims 2.
  2. Windows 10 was downloaded. Tried to open the Sims 4. It would not work. I deleted the whole thing and re-installed. Waited for three hours for the sims 4 to install, at 99% it says that VC++ did not install and setup cannot continue.
  3. I was downloading my Sims 4 game and then I had to install it, but when I clicked install, origin said ' The vc++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue.
  4. If your EA games won’t download, install, or load using Origin, use these steps including safe mode downloading and Repair Game to troubleshoot. Click the Windows button and type 'UAC' in the search field. In the User Access Control window. If you get an error, or if you can’t find the.dmg file, your game download didn’t work.

The Sims 1 and Windows 10

Hey all,

This is my first day in this sub, so please be kind!

I'm trying to get the very first Sims game working on Windows 10. I know, I know, it's so old and Windows 10 is so new, you can't expect it to work. But the nostalgia! The feels! This is a valid CD version of the game - not an illegal download!

I have managed to complete the installation, but I'm having problems actually launching the game.Here's my report so far:

  • Inserted disk. Auto run failed. Start.exe appears in task view but does nothing. Put into compat mode for Windows XP SP3 (and earlier versions) but nothing. *Start.exe just sits in the task view.

  • So I decided to avoid the autorun screen entirely and go straight to the Setup folder where I found setup.exe. Ran in compatibility mode. Worked a charm - game is installed. Great stuff.

  • Wait a sec... no start menu shortcut, no desktop shortcut. Strange.

  • Insert disk 1 again. Start.exe does it's thing of hiding in my task list doing sweet FA. Close the task.

  • Navigate to install folder (:GamesMaxisThe Sims) and find the sims.exe executable (only executable in the folder).

  • Try to run it, nothing. Check task viewer, nothing there. Hmm. Set compat mode to Win XP SP3 and run as admin. Nothing. Nothing in task viewer. Hmm. Run again in compat view, this time with task manager open. See sims.exe open REALLY briefly then close again.

  • Turned PC off and on again. Tried to run in compat/admin. No dice.

I'm not MASSIVELY technical, but I know enough to be a danger to my computer. Do any of you have any advice?

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Much love!

Edit1 - Formatting
Edit2 - It turns out there is a start menu icon, Windows10 just likes to hide these things in a massive long list now instead of organising like the good old days. Running the shortcut from there with both resolution modes (800x600 and 1064x768) both result in nothing at all happening. Didn't even see sims.exe try to open in the task manager. Edit3 - Tried adding -w -r1024x768 to the end of my shortcut to force the game into windowed mode at 1024x768 resolution, the same as /u/guibmaster. Didn't have any effect :(
Edit4 - Uninstalled the entire thing and reinstalled the base game only, with none of the expansions. Still no life in the old girl...

Edit5 - likely final one - Friends, I've given up. The mind is willing, but the flesh is spongy and weak. Thank you for all your assistance to this point, but it just seems like unless I decide to go down the VM route, it's not to be. You're all awesome. Dag Dag.
Edit6 - the unexpected and unwanted sequel - this issue is 'kind of' solved. View update here: https://www.reddit.com/r/thesims/comments/3hf4p4/part_2_the_sims_1_windows_10/

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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community

As per the description, I understand that you are facing an error 'The dynamic library 'rld.dll' failed to initialize (E1103)' while launching SIMS 4 in your computer. It seems like the issue is related with the inconsistency in the system files or driver update. I will certainly help you with your issue.

Share this information to assist you better.

  1. Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?
  2. When did you install SIMS 4?
  3. Have you installed any updates before/after installing the game?
  4. What are the system requirements for the game?
  5. Have you update your Graphic Drivers?

Refer the following steps to update graphic driver.

  1. Click on start button and go to control panel on the right column.
  2. Change the view by (from windows explorer) to large icons or small icons.
  3. Double Click on Device Manager.
  4. Expand Display Adaptor, double click on the available entry.
  5. Click the tab Driver, click Update Driver.

Note: I also suggest you to update the display card driver from the computer manufacturer website as well.

Please confirm with the SIMS 4 support if they have released any patches for this game.

I would suggest you to perform clean boot and check you are able to play game.

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot

Cannot

Refer to the link to perform clean boot.

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How to perform a clean boot in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135


Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section 'How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting'

If issue persists please have this game reinstall and check again.

Vc++

Following are the steps to remove SIMS 4 from Program and Features:

  1. Press Windows + R, type control panel and then click on ok.
  2. Double click on Programs and Features.
  3. Uninstall all the SIMS 4 related software.
  4. Reinstall the application.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

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For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

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Thank you.