Legacy Microsoft Windows for Sims 2
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SCREENSHOTS
Created by DanTheMann15
Uploaded: 26th Mar 2014 at 2:17 AM
Updated: 18th Jun 2016 at 6:30 AM
Updated: 18th Jun 2016 at 6:30 AM
Do your sims ever get tired of the same dark, boring-looking Maxis OS? Then this mod is for you!
Introducing Microsoft Windows for The Sims 2!
(Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8.1 are Available)
Do away with the dark, ugly Maxis OS for the power of Microsoft's Windows!
Introducing Microsoft Windows for The Sims 2!
(Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8.1 are Available)
Do away with the dark, ugly Maxis OS for the power of Microsoft's Windows!
Find a job with ease: Look on the web to find the job you are looking for!
Blog and Brag about your Hobbies: Go on Facebook and Blog and Brag away!
Check your E-mails with confidence: Check your E-mails online with Internet Explorer
Chat online with Family and Friends: The Chat Wizard will make your words fly to the recipient faster than you can say "Send"!
Browse the web for your Hobbies: Internet Explorer will take you anywhere!
If you are looking for Windows 10, Please see: Microsoft Windows 10 for Sims 2
I have included 4 1280x720 photos of each version of this mod, demonstrating the Chat service, Yahoo! E-mail, the Desktop and one of the Bootup screens for each OS!
Here are the screenshots of the desktops of each version of this mod:
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Information:I have included 4 1280x720 photos of each version of this mod, demonstrating the Chat service, Yahoo! E-mail, the Desktop and one of the Bootup screens for each OS!
Here are the screenshots of the desktops of each version of this mod:
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Mod Type: Texture overrides.
Compressed: Yes
Conflicts: This mod will conflict with any other mod that modifies the default computerscreens,
for example: joninmobile's Simlish Modthesims Default Replacement Browse The Web Screens
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Installation and Uninstallation:
To Install: Place your chosen version of this mod in your Downloads folder.
To Uninstall: Delete from your Downloads folder.
Take note that you can only have one (1) version of this mod in your downloads folder at any time.
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Original Download Counts: Prior to the big update to this thread, sorted by most-downloaded.
Windows 7: 5,598
Windows XP: 2,165
Windows 8.1: 1,867
Windows Vista: 1,841
Windows 2000: 1,152
Windows 7: 5,598
Windows XP: 2,165
Windows 8.1: 1,867
Windows Vista: 1,841
Windows 2000: 1,152
Notes: These default replacement mods are fully compatible with NixNivis's Brighter Computer Screen Mod, and it looks great too!
Additionally, this mod will NOT override computers with custom screens, only computers that use the game's built-in screens.
Tools Used: SimPE v0.72.01c, The Compressorizer, MSPaint, and a bunch of screen captures from actual computers!
Credits: Microsoft Corporation, for their Windows® operating systems.
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Disclamer:
Microsoft, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
i am not affiliated with, or endorsed by Microsoft. and All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
Windows-XP.zip
| Mod version: 1.2
Size: 1.28 MB · Downloads: 1,804 · 2nd Jul 2015 |
1.28 MB | 1,804 | 2nd Jul 2015 | |||||
Windows-Vista.zip
| Mod version: 1.4
Size: 1.37 MB · Downloads: 1,369 · 2nd Jul 2015 |
1.37 MB | 1,369 | 2nd Jul 2015 | |||||
Windows-2000.zip
| Mod version: 1.3
Size: 908.7 KB · Downloads: 1,255 · 2nd Jul 2015 |
908.7 KB | 1,255 | 2nd Jul 2015 | |||||
Windows-8.1.zip
| Mod version: 1.1
Size: 1.04 MB · Downloads: 2,267 · 2nd Jul 2015 |
1.04 MB | 2,267 | 2nd Jul 2015 | |||||
Windows-7.zip
| Mod version: 1.4
Size: 1.34 MB · Downloads: 2,832 · 2nd Jul 2015 |
1.34 MB | 2,832 | 2nd Jul 2015 | |||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
Install Instructions
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
Also Thanked - Users who thanked this download also thanked:
Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 2 base game compatible!
Other Information
Type:
– Global Mods
: Mods that change the way the game works without requiring any user intervention.
– Defaults
: Default Replacement Spawned Objects (like baseballs, dishes, etc)
Tags
#2000, #XP, #Vista, #7, #8, #Computer, #Seven, #Windows, #Microsoft, #Screen, #Electronics, #Entertainment, #Default, #Replacement
About Me, and my Policy.
I'm a type of creator who builds mods that improve the look and/or function of the game,
that are well-made, high quality, and easy to use.
I do not accept requests.
Feedback and Bug Reports are Welcome, and feel free to ask questions about my content if you need to.
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Content support.
As i don't currently play The Sims 2, the support i can provide for my content is limited.
bug fixes for the content/mods might still be provided but no new content is planned to be released.
If you need help with any content i created (i'm pretty certain that you won't though), i recommend contacting someone who can help you
or consult the readme that's included with the content, i created them with extensive care and testing so they should work fine.
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My Content Policies: revised on September 20, 2018
// Using my Content //
You are free to do whatever you want with my content!
// Sharing my Content //
Sharing my content on other sites is allowed as long as you provide a link to my ModTheSims profile here.
but if you upload to other sites, PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD THEM IN ANY FORM OTHER THAN THEIR ORIGINAL ZIP(s).
My recommendation for sharing my content is to simply provide a link to the content's download thread.
// Building works based off source materials of my content //
This is allowed, as long as i am credited for the materials i created that you used to build your own mods with.
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I am also MiLkkMaNN16 on LittleBigPlanet on PlayStation, and if you are a player of that game,
you can check-out the levels i created on that game here: lbp.me/u/MiLkkMaNN16/levels
additionally you can find me as PsycoPappy 4 on the free-to-play game Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Take care and have fun! :)
that are well-made, high quality, and easy to use.
I do not accept requests.
Feedback and Bug Reports are Welcome, and feel free to ask questions about my content if you need to.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Content support.
As i don't currently play The Sims 2, the support i can provide for my content is limited.
bug fixes for the content/mods might still be provided but no new content is planned to be released.
If you need help with any content i created (i'm pretty certain that you won't though), i recommend contacting someone who can help you
or consult the readme that's included with the content, i created them with extensive care and testing so they should work fine.
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My Content Policies: revised on September 20, 2018
// Using my Content //
You are free to do whatever you want with my content!
// Sharing my Content //
Sharing my content on other sites is allowed as long as you provide a link to my ModTheSims profile here.
but if you upload to other sites, PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD THEM IN ANY FORM OTHER THAN THEIR ORIGINAL ZIP(s).
My recommendation for sharing my content is to simply provide a link to the content's download thread.
// Building works based off source materials of my content //
This is allowed, as long as i am credited for the materials i created that you used to build your own mods with.
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I am also MiLkkMaNN16 on LittleBigPlanet on PlayStation, and if you are a player of that game,
you can check-out the levels i created on that game here: lbp.me/u/MiLkkMaNN16/levels
additionally you can find me as PsycoPappy 4 on the free-to-play game Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Take care and have fun! :)