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3. Getting at the files

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	Downloading for dummies
	2. Begin downloading
	3. Getting at the files
	4. Getting it in the game
	5. Ack! It's still not working!!!

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Author: Lethe_s Fluffy Thanked 77135 Times in 104 Posts Written: 28th Feb 2006, 6:41 PM Updated: 28th Feb 2006, 8:02 PM Views: 13154

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So you have your new download on the desktop. Now take a look at what it 'is' Sims 2 downloads come in many forms. Zips AKA, Things called 'downloadtitle.zip'. Zips are archives that contain the actual game-file. You'll need to have Winzip installed for these to work. Double-click them to extract the goodies withing. How do I unzip? Where do I get the program? Rars AKA, Things called 'downloadtitle.rar' Rars are also archives. You'll need Winrar to open these. If you have Winrar installed, just double-click the rar-files to extract. How do I unrar? Where do I get the program? Sims2packs AKA, Things called 'downloadtitle.sims2pack' These are the archives that Maxis made for the game. You can extract these by double-clicking them. They'll automatically install the files to the right folder. Packages AKA, Things called 'downloadtitle.package' These babies are what you need. They're the actual download files, and the only ones that will work in The Sims 2. You'll need to put these in your downloads folder. Click Next: 4. Getting it in the game to continue...
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