From now on, don't use Steam to start it, this will re-enable Steam Integration.Ĭlose and re-open the program and start the game. If you got Borderless Gaming, disable Steam Integration under the Tools tab.
I'm sure there's some free programs that can do the same thing but I find that this one works flawlessly. I got it on sale for 1 euro, but 3,99 is still pretty cheap. If you're fine with just playing it in regular windowed mode, stop here. The windowed fix will still work, only you will get some graphical glitches in menues and the neighbourhood view. If you use any other resolution than 1920x1080 the graphics fix will not work. If you want any other resolution (4k for instance), here's a list with commonly used resolutions converted into hexadecimal. Go to the first link for a how-to on this. You will need a hex value editor for the first step.
How to config the sims 1 complete collection install#
Make a shortcut of Sims.exe from the install directory.Īdd this to the "Target" field in the shortcut properties: -w -r800圆00 Be sure to make a backup of Sims.exe and the UIGraphics folder.
I got so excited I just had to share this discovery with someone!įor months I've been looking around for a mod or hack or really just anything that could make it possible to play The Sims 1 in borderless windowed mode, but also make it fullscreen for modern monitors.įollow the instructions of this guy and this guy.