sims 2 wont work !

[doodds 0]

whenever i click on the sims 2 icon on the desktop or anywhere, a blank error always appears. i dont think it has anything to do with directx cus i am able to open the bodyshop. can anyone help me pls?

[Sampson 0]

What is a blank error?

[doodds 0]

this empty box with a red cross in it appears. can it be fixed ?

[Sampson 0]

Well, to check out your DirectX, click on Start-Run-Dxdiag.exe

[doodds 0]

i think its fine, it's 9.0c and everythings enabled. but i still cant play the game.

[peterh 1]

What gfx card/chipset do you have?

What speed CPU do you have?

 

Try dxdiag.exe or msinfo32.exe