A gaming question - sims
Hi, I am a complete novice with a mac, having only bought one in August this year.
The macbook I bought has 2.2Ghz core 2 duo 1Gb memory and 120 Gb hard drive.
I have installed Sims 2 for Mac and when trying to run it I am getting an error message saying it needs at least 1mb of free space.
What does this mean? Does it mean my macbook isn't of a high enough spec?? If so does that mean I can't use it for any gaming??
I have had a few problems and am starting to wonder if I have made a big mistake in going with apple
Please help!
I'm having the same issue! Hopefully someone will reply who knows.
My MacBook Pro is 2.4 Ghz...4GB...250GB@4200 rpm...I just got it on Oct 25...I can't believe its giving me that message...I have more than enough memory to run that game....its ridiculous!!! I ordered the upgrade to the OS and now I'm seeing posts where this game wont even work with the new OS...I hope I get better clarification this weekend on everything!!!
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