I have now managed to completely remove my old computer and /replace/ it with my NEW computer! MWHAHAH!!! I can now play the Sims without having to save every three seconds and wait for my computer to crash! I spent the first few hours getting my little guy's logic, creativity, charisma, and other little attributes up to full power before letting him get a job and making the big bucks. :p Of course, I have like 15 other games I can play now too!