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Sims 2 Graphics Adapter Problem

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Old 10-13-2009
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Sims 2 Graphics Adapter Problem

hi i bought sims 2 and installed it, but when i run it it comes up with failed to find direct x 9. no compatible graphics adapters. i need help, dont know what to do. I have
xp
nvidia model p112
My computer was free from work so i dont know anything about it, except that its not hp, dell, apple, or any of them it may have been custom built dont know. plz reply soon. also on run when i type in dxdiag i dont have directdraw acceleration or direct3d acceleration enabled and i dont know if they need to be enabled or disabled. i also dont know how to enable them


(this is my first actual forum thing, sorry if its a bit rubbish)
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Old 10-13-2009
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The graphics card was designed for workstations not gaming and may not be compatible with your game. Try installing the most recent supported driver for your card and see if that helps.

BTW, this isn't a Windows operating system question. Wrong forum.
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Old 10-13-2009
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where could i download the latest driver
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Old 10-13-2009
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Try the Nvidia website.
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Old 10-13-2009
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It would help if you'd post your system specs. Use this software to see what processor / mobo / RAM / graphics card you have.
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hi my system specs are,
nvidia quadro4 380 xgl
intel pentium 4
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Old 10-13-2009
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hi would the ge-force fx5200 run sims 2
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Old 10-14-2009
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If this is the graphics card you have Sims 2 should run fine. Here's a list of the system requirements.
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