Can anyone please help me install my mods that I found on here? I am confused as to how to install the files, and when I followed the directions, nothing showed up in my game.... any help would be great!

What operating system are you using on your computer? It makes a difference.

If you happen to be running Windows 7 or Vista, there's a special note about those operating systems at the bottom of this post.

I am running Windows 7....I read that note,and checked the Virtual Store file....but I didn't see anything conflicting...that file is for the whole system, right? not just the game? also, my "show hidden files and folders" box is checked too. I must be doing something wrong, but I can't figure out what

Have you examined the files in the game's Images folder? Are they the desired image files from the mod or the original game images?

I think I have both, actually...I think that is where I messed up. I wish I could show you the contents of my folder

Did you make sure that the file name of the mod images matches the original file names after you put them in the Images folder (making sure that you backed up the originals first)? The game is programmed to recognize only the original name of each image. Many mod images have been renamed by the creators of each mod.

no, actually I just backed up the originals, and then copied and pasted the mod images to image folder. I need to start over again, huh? should I just delete the image folder that is in there now, then copy and paste the mod images into there? I think I have a mix of originals and mods in the image folder now. I also need help with the mapping...lol! thankyou so much for your help, I really appreciate it...I have adhd, (who doesn't)and I have the worst time figuring out things..

I am gonna try to cut and paste the file contents so you can see what I have in there. I have other things too, other than images..

can I send it to you?

ok, that didn't work....I have png and jpg AND maps jpg files in there....
like pet grids, bigheads.00,imagefiles.jpg,...then when I go to change the name of the file to match the original, it creates a 2nd file of the one I'm working with!!! for example, "office upgrades with macs (2).jpg" I have a normal file for that, then I have a 2nd one......should I just delete the contents of the folder and repaste the mods in there, and then change the names? I think I have a mix of originals and mods......I'm not sure..I am so confused! I am sorry!...

If you wish, you can do a screen shot of the folder and post it here. If you don't know how to do that, this post has step-by-step instructions.