I saw many topics about this problem with other users
this message appears when I start the game:
http://www.wikifortio.com/804938/3.bmp

Although I installed DirectX 9.0c.

I tried doing what they say in thesims2.com :
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The supported video cards are:

ATI Radeon(TM) series (7000 or better)
VE series (see note below)
7000, 7200, 7500
8500, All-In-Wonder 8500
9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800
X300, X600, X800
NVIDIA(R) Quadro(TM) series
Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
NVIDIA GeForce series (GeForce2 and better)
GeForce 2
GeForce 3, 3 Ti
GeForce 4, 4 Ti, MX 420, 440
GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950
GeForce 6600, 6800
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics (see note below)
82845, 82865, 82915

If you have a non-T&L capable video card, such as Intel Extreme Graphics or Radeon VE series, then you need at least a 2.0 GHz processor.
If your video card meets all the minimum requirements, but the issue persists you will need to contact your system or card manufacturer for the newest drivers for your video card. Most manufacturers have these drivers avaiable as free downloads on their website.

If you have updated your drivers and still get this error, you must make sure that the DirectX features for your video card are enabled.

Click on Start.
Click on Run...
Type dxdiag into the box.
Click OK.
Click on the Display tab.
Find the DirectX Features box.
The first feature is DirectDraw Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The second feature is Direct3D Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
The third feature is AGP Texture Acceleration. It should say Enabled next to it. If it says Disabled, click the Enable button.
Once all three are enabled, close the window.
You may now start your game. The error should no longer occur.

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My video card is Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 82945 (not mentiond above)
and I did that start >> run thing but I found that none of the features are available:
http://www.wikifortio.com/693180/1.bmp

..........
and when I checked my device manager :
http://www.wikifortio.com/334145/2.bmp

there's no display or monitoring options....

please help

And btw before I formated my computer it was working very well but after did this problem happened

Have you tried installing latest drivers for your integrated card?

These should be for your card:
Intel® 82945G Express Chipset (for Windows XP).

(For Windows Vista 32bit)

thxxx
its working

yeah also if u want to get games to work GET A VIDEO CARD ON BOARD VIDEO SUX IT GOES FROM 4MB to 256MB DEPENDING ON WHAT U HAVE ALOT OF GAMES WILL NOT WORK.....we want quality not piece of shit hardware peace

I know the problem, I had it myself.
I'm guessing (as i was) that you are playing The Sims 2 or one of The Sims 2 Expantion Packs and you get a pop-up saying the following...

'Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatable graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatable graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate.'

Now...This is probably not as rare as you'd think. After doing hours of research I found that many people with this problem and there are two main problems that can cause this...

1.Incorrect or old installation of DirectX.
2.Disabled video driver, video controller, graphics card or graphics adapter.

Even after my own installations of the latest Version of DirectX off the Microsoft website and the unnessary Developers version of DirectX (a gruelling 5hr download off the Microsoft msdn website), the pop-up would still appear!

Ergo: In this case there is no problem with DirectX

Nb. This could however be the problem for you. After installing the latest version of DirectX from: [ url ] http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/AboutGFW/Pages/DirectX10.aspx [ /url ] your problem may be fixed, try running The Sims now.

DIDN'T WORK? THOUGHT SO...HOW TO FIX YOUR DISABLED VIDEO DRIVER:

1. start > Control Panel > System > Hardware(tab) > Device Manager(button)

2. This will bring up a list underneath your computers name.

(a)If there is then a yellow '?' symbol next to your video adapter or graphics card or graphics adapter, it has been disabled or somthing. This is the problem. (The aim is to create a 'Display' icon on the list, with your adapter or card under this as a subcategory instead of being under a '?' icon) go to step 3.

(b)If your adapter or card already appears under a 'Display' icon. Perhaps investigate and see why it isn't functioning, unfortunately it might not be compatable. BUTTTT!! As Tannerx007 stated on [ url ] http://www.compatdb.org/support/topics/179705 [ /url ]. Going into the adapter or cards propeties and clicking on the Driver(tab), try updating the driver or as a last resort (AND AFTER CONSULTING A COMPUTER CONSULTANT) 'Roll Back Driver' this could work.

3. Click on the '?' with your adapter or cards name next to it. Go into its propeties and go to the Driver(tab), try updating the driver. This could take a while, but it pays to be patient, just let it do its thing. This worked for me. Hope it does for you too!

Goober

I successfully installed the sims2 duble deluxe. i have the sims 2 open for business that i bought i think around 2 years. thats for window xp. but now my computer is window vista , is it possible to make it that the sims 2 open for business i bought in window vista? any body can answer. thank for the peron whose will answer me..

Ok when I try to enable mi direct draw and everything it just says Not available.. ? Help. Also everytime I try to load the sims it says something about directX 9.0 not found or watever and I was thinking if there wasnt enough room. If I uninstall the sims completee collection 1 that there would be room for me to play the sims?

Run DXDIAG and Save the information to a file and upload contents here so we can determinie if your PC can play the Sims 2 (otherwise I would stick with Sims 1)