Windows 10: compatibility with sims 4 and windows 10

sims 3 and 4 wont run proper without running in compatibility mode and under admin. this is the only EA /Origin game that i have issue with. i run them on 8.1 and xp just fine

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Unable to play Sims 4 on Windows 10

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.

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

Refer the following steps to update graphic driver.

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

Refer to the link to perform clean boot.

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.

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

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

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

Thank you.

 

Sims Medieval game compatibility issue Windows 10.

Hi Jili,

This issue occurs due to the outdated or incompatible Sims Medieval game on your computer.



I suggest you to uninstall Sims Medieval game and reinstall the latest Sims Medieval game in compatibility mode and check if it works.



Follow these steps to install the Sims Medieval game in compatibility mode.



1. Download the latest Sims Medieval game from the manufacturer’s website.

2. Right-click on the setup file and click on "Properties".

3. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box "Run this program in compatibility mode” and select previous Operating System from the drop down.

4. Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.


Hope the above information helps. Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further.

 

Windows 10 and Sims 2 resolutions problems

Hi Sharon,

I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.
  
• 
  Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.
  
• 
  Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.
  
• 
  Click on Apply and then OK.
  

Please get back to us with the results of the issue in regards with Sims 2 games
and any other questions you might have regarding Windows operating system. We are happy to assist.

Regards,

Guru Kiran