Really I should be a blond didn't quite get it is just the crack sorry    now, just have to wait to download the torrent - not too many seeding and lots of leaching.

Well I am more than a dullard. I get the red x when double clicking after unraring what am I suppose to do with the exe file? I did try mounting to Daemon but it doesn't recognize the file, so then what am I doing wrong?

Has anyone found a good arrrg copy yet? Almost sounds like I may have to pay for this last package of stuff. 

have the burner and the software, I guess my question is for example the one when I play it on the computer there is not a menu like when in the dvd player. So if I burn this to DVD does the menu option show up or will it be the same as the video on the computer.

Okay I arggg some workout DVD, now I would like to be able to burn them on to DVD's that will work in the DVD player.  What I want is to be able to access the menu system as it would be easier to workout that way.
I am a newbie at doing some of this stuff.  If I posted in the wrong forum - I can handle the crap you will hand out LOL.

Another thing with the food the pie menu give the option to eat; clean up or resume cooking (the items are already cooked) no ability to call to meal. As for the not being able to make single servings, I actually have not test out all the stoves or ovens, but since she was playing Bluewater Village and the bakery there, I believe she had the right stove /oven.

Yes did sort of think of that, just didn't get the chance to try it, llike I said thinking and migraines do not mix, but that still doesn't explain the problem.

DD is playing my (her) game, the hacks are Maty's the AL fix (lastest) and the two recommend with the AL fixes. Working with migraine here not thinking clearly enough for names. Anyway has anyone found that the food in inventory goes bad right away when taken out of inventory? This includes food bought at business.  She was having trouble with making single servings of cheese cake and other desserts to restock the store.
She also has a Sim who is a Rock god but cannot get her career reward.
There might answers here already, but my head can't deal with all the reading

you do know the kids can walk to school as well. We discovered this because we had a family move into an apartment after the time for the school bus we were going to tell the kids to do something clicked on one of them and the option walk to school was there so off they went

Yep I think they were seeing how much they could soak us for for objects.  I kept putting in 0's lol. And that I would not pay for they stuff.

I just happened to go to check out the web page today and on the front page there was a link for the "last" survey.  I took it had to agree not to share what it was about.  Well I think EA has finally fiqured another way of trying to take our hard earned money.  Maybe they will soon be listed on the booty.

I have gone to a couple of secert hobby places in a custom lot, so far no problems, mind you I am running very few downloads and hacks. I have discovered I will have to start playing the game in speed 3 as it can get very long way to much stuff to do and I like perfect maxed out sims

Did I some where miss the post on the steamer trunk is it pillageable?  I love the stuff so far, Had a sim on a beach lot with only a lean to and a barbque and all he could make was hotdogs, even though he had a fish pond. I really wanted a survivor an unfortunately I had to give him electricity for the fridge and water for a communal shower.

Thanks for the info, I have decided that I will use the premade from either MTS2 or the lavender one from dylan tk I think.  I hardly have time to play as it is so taking play time to try and figure out how to make a pollination technician for myself.  I do want to thank all those that were willing to point me in the direction.  So if any of you come across anymore ready made pollination technicians please let me know

I knew I was a failure at google lol, I just asked about this in "where can I find" I will have to try this out this week, now if I can remember where to find a hacked telescope ( I really hate changing computers and not have access to my CC).  Is there a tutorial on how to make your own replacement pollination technician?  I would like to see some variety in my aliens Thanks

Some places you just have no choice for VISTA , what a pain that op is.  I have an xp cd some where and when I feel ready to get the hated securom off my new laptop , I will just reformat and use xp or many even be brave and use a linux op, but for now I thought I had better stop in  here and [size=10pt]thank everyone for their advice way back in July [/size] when I was purchasing a new laptop.  So far I have been lucky as far as I know regarding securom, but then it is all over hubbys desktop and laptop when I installed C&C 3 (damn EA).  I am too lazy at the moment to be reformatting 3 computers.

actually what I said or meant to say was I would like 4gb if I had to get Vista not XP. On my desktop I run XP with 2gb just fine as long as I keep my crap to a minimum. But can't afford to put 4 gb in the laptop at purchase so now I know that I can add ram later I am just  going to have a look at Future Shop to compare, but I like the colours of the Dell Inspiron 1720 (YES, I know but I am a women and Red is just fire spirit(element) to me).

Thanks eevilcat, I am still going to Future Shop with hubby this week just to see what they have that is comparable and if cheaper, as hubby needs a laptop (he is heading to northern Alberta tar sands) and chatting on line is cheaper than long distance.  Mine new laptop is hmm how do you say a "honey I love you, sorry I will be away for a while" bribe.  I still have until Thursday and then I will call Dell if that is what I choose and actually talk to the salesperson and see if I can do any better (maybe get XP, doubtful). 

A nice new pretty red laptop to play Sims 2 should take some of the loneliness away.

Forgive if I seem "blonde" for a moment but I thought you couldn't upgrade laptops once purchased. But if I can add ram that would be a good thing.  I've only had desktops since 1989 and this is the first time I am actually looking at getting one (birthday give from hubby) but I want to make sure it will run The Sims 2 and hopefully The Sims 3

Thanks to everyone who is giving advice it is much appreciated.

well I did the chat thing with sale on line and his answers was vista only, funny last  Friday I checked both the US and CDN site XP was offered on the US - not today.  I would go for 4 gigs of ram but then I'm adding 600 bucks way over my budget this is pushing once I add the taxes.  I have until Thursday to make up my mind, unless they have a better sale later, but do want this for a trip in beg of Aug- not sure on the ship time
Thanks for the answers any more suggestions are welcome

hard not to get vista, unless I can find somewhere with older (last models before) laptops.  I have asked a number of places vista is the only thing that seems to be available I can try a couple of smaller shops that do their own installation but ....
Could I use my XP for my desktop and reformat the drive?

Well considering that post is 2006 and know there are newer posts and quick glance was desktop not laptop - I already had a good desktop for my sims - used that post when buying it, But the notebook laptop are new to me and I didn't even know about double checking on battery cooling ( know have to have descent for desktop)
Just clarifying here is what I had looked at until I read the mentioned sticky

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (4MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
Ruby Red Color with Microsatin Finish
Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
160G 5400RPM SATA HDD
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capabili

Okay I am looking at getting a laptop what should I be looking for?
I was looking a Dell (ducks) but other than the very nice colours I don't think it will work - Vista and NVIDIA (that is all Dell Canada offers) So I guess I need some ideas to take to Future Shop with me so the salesman does try to pull a number on me. Also I don't want to spend a bundle trying to keep it under 1,500CND as need to get hubby one as well (he is heading up north)  Thanks