- 1). Locate your Sims 2 saved-game files. By default, you'll find them under "My Documents," then "EA Games," then "The Sims 2."
- 2). Open the folder containing the files. Use "Ctrl + C" to copy all of the files inside and then "Ctrl + V" to paste them into a new, secure folder.
- 3). Close all open programs, windows and background virus scanners.
- 4). Insert the Sims 2: Open for Business CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.
- 5). Wait for the Sims 2: Open for Business autorun menu to appear. In the event it doesn't appear, go to "Start" and then "Run..." Enter "D:\AutoRun.exe."
- 6). Click the "Install" button on the autorun menu.
- 7). Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a destination folder for the game and a folder for saved game files. Leave these at default for the simplest experience.
- 8). Restart your computer after the installation finishes and you can begin playing Sims 2: Open for Business.