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14th Nov 2018 at 7:50 PM
Last edited by simmer22 : 14th Nov 2018 at
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Any of the files in the "The Sims 2" folder may possibly get replaced when installing a new EP/SP, hence why it's a very good idea to do a
backup first. If you've altered files in the install files, it's a good idea to keep a
backup of those as well. Some of the install files may even get updated (there used to be patch files in the CD versions of the EPs/SPs). Camera mods tend to have the exact same names as the maxis files, so make sure the date stamp is the same as the mod and not the original files.
If you still have issues with the CC, try opening the "userProps" file in the "...Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Config" folder (usually opens in an internet browser window). It basically shows an overview of the ingame settings, and may be editable (but don't quote me on that).
Look for these lines close to the top. If they say something else, CC may not be properly enabled:
<AnyBoolean type="0xcba908e1" key="
allowCustomContent">
true</AnyBoolean>
<AnyBoolean type="0xcba908e1" key="
disableCustomObjects">
false</AnyBoolean>
And of course you have to restart the game after changing the settings ingame (but you probably knew that).
Technically, it's said that you don't need to install the EPs/SPs in order of release, but it's highly recommended. Possibly because of the patch files (the ones that tell you "the game is updating" or some such, just before the game finishes the install).