The Sims 2 won't install. Keeps asking me to insert disk 2

[Becki]

Hi Ive just joined this site so I hope ive posted in the right place !

Ive had the same laptop for yonks now and I originally had the sims 2 installed on it with no problems.
When the sims 3 came out I uninstalled the sims 2 and installed the sims 3.

Now im trying to re-install the sims 2 and its having non of it!

Ive uninstalled the sims 3 so I know there is plently of room for it.

I put in disk 1 it loads fine and the installation starts then it gets to 23% and a message comes up asking me to insert disk 2. I put the disk in and it loads but every time I click ok on the message the "please insert disk 2" message constantly keeps popping up and I cant get any further!

I thought it was maybe an error with the disk so I bought a replacement one and im still having the same issue!

Ive also seen a tip on a forum of coping all the files from each disk to the computer and installing this way - Ive tried it does exactly the same!

Can anyone help at all?

 

[Taycat]

Do you have a legit, legal copy of the game and not a copied disc from somebody?
You cannot use a disc from a friend to play due to EA/Maxis putting disc protection on the discs.

 

[Becki]

Hi
Disks are legit I bought the game when it first came out, hasn't been copied.

 

[aaalice]

I'm having the same problem, how did you fix it? thanks

 

[JohnCB]

The simplest way is to have EA authorize the Sims 2 into your origin account for digital download.

The process is pretty simple, contact EA Support, provide your Sims 2 CDKey and they'll add the game into your Origin account.

https://help.ea.com/en/contact-us/new/