text: if it is sims 2 . you do have directx 9.0. as it is on sims 2 cd directx 9.0.c is installed with sims 2 if you just install the sims then go to.da website an download directx 9.0.c  if it is sims 2 it is ur pc you need more pc ram & update ur video card software .driver software from ur video card website