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Installing custom content lots isn't exactly the easiest thing to do, especially if you don't know how.
Steps
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1Know what programs you need to have installed.(See "Things You'll Need" below)
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2Download your lot.Advertisement
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3Open the archive (may open on its own). Double click on the icon that looks similar to a computer mouse.
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4Wait for The Sims2Pack Clean Installer to open. Once it does, look through the list of Custom Content included. Be sure that no mods or hacks are included. If they are, delete them. You may also delete any unwanted objects while you are in this application. Once you have eliminated everything you want to, click "OK".
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5Start up your game. Enter a neighborhood and click on your Lot Bin. Is the lot there? If so, place it and open it up. If not, go back through this process.
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6Look for electric blue objects. These are objects that are missing textures. If you see these, delete the lot. This objects may mess up your game if left alone. See the creator for what to do next.
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7Use your lot! Move in a family.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhen I'm visiting some custom lots, the game shuts down. What's wrong?Natalie TellecheaTop AnswererGlitches in the code can be to blame. The Cutting Room Floor has patches, but you might need an emulator.
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Things You'll Need
- Winrar or another unzipping program
- Sims2Pack Clean Installer
- The required Stuff Packs and/or Expansion Packs
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