If your laptop is overheating, might want to buy a laptop cooling fan to put under it. I have this one and it's been helpful for my little old compy that gets super warm
My processor fan went wonky awhile back and I've been too lazy to replace it. My Sims, like yours, is not enjoying the summer months and lack of processor cooling.
I've resorted to running Open Hardware Monitor in the background, checking it occasionally to make sure my temperatures aren't too high.
I've been noticing problems when the processor gets up to around 70°C, so try to shut down the system and let it cool whenever it gets anywhere near that hot.
There are some body shapes out there, one is called Momma Lisa. Here's one link, haven't looked at it myself though. http://depositfiles.com/files/6f7gghhlc
I recommend googling "Sims 2 momma Lisa" for more or even "Sims 2 body shape"
You can try to download an exe with the 4GB patch installed if yours isn't working. You can grab it here: https://files.fm/u/2w9qvb3h
If that doesn't help, I personally don't know what would, but there is a subreddit called r/sims2help, you could look over there and ask for help.
You can try using the no-CD.exe. Put it in your installation location > Sims 2 > Fun with Pets > SP9 > TSBin. Right click on the .exe and choose create shortcut. Send it to your desktop. Load the game with that.
Sims pet stories in this bundle https://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5441848
It's a Russian language site, but I'm using it for many years. Translate a page and be happy
A bit late, you can use the lutris installer found here: https://lutris.net/games/the-sims-2/
Follow the instructions, disable origin ingame and install the sims 2.
For reference, /r/wine_gaming
No problem, I have to say I've never seen this version of the open with... dialog box! What you want to choose is search through Windows, and then navigate to notepad in C:\Windows\System32 if there is a browse option. If you're struggling to do that, take a picture of what comes up after choosing search through Windows so I can direct you further. You can use this site to upload the image and share the link with me, so you don't have to create another thread. :)
may i recommend you lightshot for screenshotting? you'll need to put the game into windowed mode for lightshot to work.
I have this one!
https://www.amazon.ca/HP-Pavilion-Flagship-Processor-Bluetooth/dp/B01LXMFXO5
The graphics are glitchy though NGL, but so far it doesn't crash and it's supporting my CC ...so I guess it's okay for now haha