Sims 2 User Startup Cheats: SHORTEN CHEAT CODES!

In this video, I'm showing you how to use Sims 2 User Startup Cheats to automatically enable cheats and to shorten your cheat codes! It makes life so much easier because you no longer have to type in long, cumbersome cheat codes or try to memorize them. You can shorten your Sims 2 cheats down to just a few letters and turn on others automatically when you start the game.
▶ Download my userStartup.cheat file here: pleasantsims.com/sims-2-users...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:17 Create a userStartup.cheat File
03:57 Auto-Enabled Cheats
05:31 Aliases
08:52 Download My File
09:37 Using Aliases In-Game
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[@dianagoenaga7263]

The fact that she helps players way more than EA ever did. At this point they owe her a job 😭😂

[@PleasantSims]

I'd never take a job from them! LOL. But thank you!

[@moonriverzzz]

Lmao right💀😭

[@Starz22003]

She should work for Paralives!!

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[@jessicacoleman4588]

When I type in boolprop testingcheatsenabled true but it’s not working

[@squares4u]

Making us Sims 2 players’ lives so much easier! Thank you, queen!

[@PleasantSims]

So happy to help! Thank you for watching!

[@jamesavery3727]

Here's an idea. I would love a video explaining and testing out every single testingcheatsenable mailbox and sim pie menu option. In my 17 years of playing this game, I've never really explored or figured out what they all do: *Mailbox* -Make NPC -Force Error -Make Cheat Object -Make Pet -Events -Slots -Other -Anims -House -Neighborhood *Sim* -Force Error -Dump Happy Log -Make Sim My Contact -Make Vampire -Make Furious with this Sim -DBG -Plan Outfit -Give Handheld Game -Add to Secret Society -Give MP3 Player -Give Cell Phone -Spawn -Toggle FBA On -Set Aspiration -Make Unselectable -Kill -Display -Debug Interaction -Social Debug -Set to Birthday -Change Suit -Change Fit

[@callmeobsequious]

Cindy you are a LIVESAVER! I've always wondered how you used shortened cheats! Little quality of life things like this should be clear from the start, but while they aren't, at least we have you to guide us! Thanks so much! 💛💛

[@PleasantSims]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrielsouza8480]

Amazing tutorial, Cindy! I made a cheat file recently and I have one tip to share: if you type a cheat wrong in the cheat file, all the cheats below it won't work, but only the ones below it. So if some of the cheats are not working but others are, just go through the file from bottom to top until you find a cheat that's working. The cheat below it will be the one mispelled.

[@eraserheadchicken]

I don’t even have the sims 2 but I watch every one of these videos lol. The day EA decides to sell sims 2 again I’ll be well prepared!

[@PleasantSims]

Aww, thank you so much for watching!

[@ZeeJeff]

You could always """download""" it 😉 I doubt EA will put it up for sale again.

[@stevewalker9870]

@@ZeeJeff Yes, If they won't give it, take it, It's not like EA even deserves you money anyway

[@SeraphimTiger]

You should check out the sims 2 reddit if you would like to safely resolve your issue. It worked great for me!!

[@whois_theo]

At this point Cindy is just the most efficient Sims guide. EA could never.

[@awesomeismyname1313]

Finally a tutorial for this!, I have the hardest time with the startup cheat

[@PleasantSims]

I hope it helps you!

[@chaarlottemae]

Wowowow this is gonna help me a lot! I always get annoyed typing all the long cheats, but now I don’t have to :D Thanks so much!! :))

[@PleasantSims]

Glad I could help!

[@yellowcatmonkey]

😮💖daamn.. it's december 2023 i've just found out there are actual(not just a challenge or smth unusual) ppl still playing ts2 that there is a whole squad of modders that still work on my fave game and teach ppl everything they need to know supporting eachother's spirits and keeping our ts2-based souls alive.. 💖i stumbled upon it completely by accident i just wanted to install the game because i missed it a lot 🙈and then i guess googled abt corruption or smth and..this channel opened a whole new world for me i knew nothing abt 💖watching these vids everyday since then and very slowly adding mods and new defaults testing every item in fear of messing it up 😸🙈i am so grateful for this channel, thank you, cindy 🙈💖you are..a real person that plays sims (i weren't able to find any for some reason b4) like in depth actual player and you are so caring and kind to help others 💖💖💖💖💖💖thank you so much 🙈sorry i've got emotional right there😸💖🙈

[@aidan7361]

You really are the queen of Sims 2!! I love that I can find tutorials for most things from you and you are so thorough!!

[@shelbyflach]

You continue to be a fount of information! It's so nice to have everything aggregated at one location for easy access--it makes the Sims 2 much more playable in this day and age!

[@tillydavvers]

Edit: just caught up on the stream where you said it was unlisted because of low views - for anyone else also confused! Hey Cindy, for some reason this video isn't showing up on your KZbin channel video list- maybe you set it that way but I swear I saw it the other day on there but when I went back to it today I couldnt find it so went to your blog post to see the instructions and the link to this video worked and got me here. Just wanted to let you know incase somethings gone funny!

[@tinasieber1581]

Cindy, Thank you for doing all the research and work for us, so we can just play. You are much appreciated!

[@newelysium9718]

I just realized your channel and videos are not getting nearly as much comments as they deserve, i LOVE your content and I love your website and all the resources ♥ And the pinterest board lol thank you for everything !

[@alexisb919]

I've been playing the Sims 2 for 17 years and I NEVER knew you could do this! THANK YOU 😭

[@Surf390]

Today I learned about aliases, wow! This is incredibly useful, thank you for doing this and also making it so easy to understand!

[@hope_bear]

Legendary!!!!! I forgot about those cool building cheats!!! I used to use them all the time. Thank you for bringing that back to my memory!

[@Youtubee-nd4je]

Your tutorials are the best! Thanks cindy!

[@That_OtherGuy95]

This week I've turned back to ts2 and currently redoing my cc and mods and I've always been wanting to do this so thank you so much

[@merah8228]

I didn't knew this existed, omg, will definitely use it in my game, thank you so much, Cindy!

[@debradavis3935]

Watching your gameplay on twitch of the Sims, two has finally convinced me to install it. Now I’m watching your tutorials so that I can get my game set up in the best way to go forward. I am a little intimidated, but I’m very excited to get going! ❤❤

[@sugaggukiie]

i didn’t even realize that was a thing 😯 Thank you so much Cindy!!

[@PleasantSims]

You are so welcome! Hope it helps you!

[@Ivellios23]

Thank you for making this video. A long time ago I came across split level garages, and not only did that person give a tutorial on that, but "since you'll be using thes codes a lot, it'll be easier if you do this..." and of course, that was making the cheat file with aliases. There were some things I really didn't like about 3, and never got 4. Decided to give it another whirl... which came with the obligated multiday of finding and downloading mods and not even playing the game. 🤥 There are still some mods I remember but couldn't find. I had my own cheat file way back when, wasn't as comprehensive, as I only added as I needed them during construction. Even after all of these years I remembered that I had a file that I already enabled cheats and shortcuts (aliases) for the codes. I'm glad you have the video titles as you do. I think if it was named: Cheat Code aliases! my google of Short cheat codes wouldn't have worked.

[@xjoejonasisminex]

I'm here early woot woot! Wanted to shout you out Cindy for all this awesome content you've been pumping out for us! Loving it

[@PleasantSims]

Thank you Lindsey!

[@returnofthedork]

Why did it take me so long to watch this!? Game changer (as always)!

[@jenns-journey]

Omg! I love ypu!!!!!!Finally going to try this! You make it so easy to follow and understand. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@rufusroher]

TYVM for all your help. Sims 2 & 3 would be a chore without all your help and downloads.

[@kwangyagal]

i just started playing the sims 2 again and i’ve been watching your vids religiously

[@annarowe8209]

Thank you so much Cindy! You are best and I love all your videos ❤️ your tips are so helpful

[@PleasantSims]

You are so welcome!

[@Nicholas_Journey]

Perfect timing you uploade this vid i just play sims 2 again today and searching tutorial about this hahah thank you cindy!!!😄❤❤

[@danielrafael5683]

Oh my!! Soo simple!! 😂😂Thank soo much!

[@virics_0104]

Thank you honey!!! I love all your tutorials!

[@katimahdavi600]

this is great. thank you so much for your videos!

[@vickynoriega]

ty sm for this

[@LenkaDanian]

I had no idea you could do things slike this with cheats!!!!! I have them printed out on a piece of paper and write them out one by one at the beginning of each playing session lol, but this is neat, thank you for creating this tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JenMaxon]

My aliases are even shorter - I have M for move objects on for example, and m- to turn it off. I'd just like to add my two pieces of regular advice if people are having trouble with creating a file: 1. make sure the file is a CHEAT file and that your computer hasn't added on the .txt extension for you. It does that sometimes because you're using Notepad. Sometimes you have to turn on the option in Windows Explorer to show the file type. You can change it then - make sure it's '.cheat' at the end and not '.txt'. 2. watch the spellings of your cheats. If you make a mistake the game stops reading the file at that point so no other cheats after that point will work either.

[@caiofariasrosa]

omg i remember i always wanted to ask you to make a video about the userstartup cheat but i always forgot 🤣🤣 have a great night Cindy!

[@PleasantSims]

Thank you for watching! I hope it helps!

[@whatever3440]

I don't even have a computer but I'm still watching this entire video to support Cindy because she's truly out here being a lifesaver 🙏

[@lisawhiteheathiii6028]

Thanks new subscriber downloaded your file,

[@annaprokop2190]

off topic, but your hair looks gorgeous!:) thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@Latitz]

I am very late to the party but your guides are golden. Very usefull.

[@tanna2137]

Cindy, I am a relatively new subscriber and it pains me so much that I won't ever experience more content from you! Your videos are wonderfully detailed and full of information that I never knew about a franchise I treasure. I am so terribly sorry that hateful and scummy individuals have done this to such a special channel. You are only human. And you are a special human, please dont forget that. Please don't let their false opinions bring you down. I hope you are doing okay and are finding a new happiness. I miss you already.

[@koololdster]

Thank you! I think I need to bookmark this!

[@andreaw2053]

Your wallpaper is fantastic

[@summerthomas1381]

Cindy, love your videos! Your hair is looking great!

[@PleasantSims]

Oh thank you!

[@melplayssims2812]

I rarely play sims 2 but I watched this video cause I sort of missed you hahah

[@everylittlebreeze]

Amazing thank you x

[@Theocteffect]

just amazing thx. a lot

[@kylierae123]

i was just watching ur castaway series

[@lilicrane5955]

Thank you for the awesome video ! And might I add you look beautiful today !

[@Kinmegami]

Thank you so much❤❤❤

[@kittyguts]

I hate how much I didn't know about a game I played 24/7 as a kid ☠️ Thank you, Cindy!

[@rhimorse9]

Oh my god.... Thank you so much for this

[@jamiericcardella2018]

I need help and I feel like you’re the only person who can help me!! I downloaded the sims 2 ultimate collection on my Mac. It’s missing a few expansion packs…if i buy those expansion packs can i play them with the downloaded ultimate collection?

[@TimmieShak]

Yess, thanks so much!

[@PleasantSims]

Happy to help!

[@matthewcallus]

can’t wait for the next sims 2 vid. You gotta come back!

[@chloemoffett1255]

thank you so much, your tutorials are always so helpful!! i wonder if there's a way to do this with sims 3?

[@PleasantSims]

You're welcome! And not that I know of in Sims 3!

[@Kinky_Oreo]

Loved this as I have a terrible short-term memory.

[@Brooklyn-pv6jw]

I would be lost if I wasn’t subbed to you. Thank you!

[@awesomeismyname1313]

Also a suggestion for a tutorial would be lot adjuster!

[@monika_brax4765]

Thank you for that Cindy 🤗

[@PleasantSims]

You are so welcome!

[@valvihk3649]

Please make a video listing all of the mods you think are useful when getting sims 2 ultimate!

[@georgetb9083]

When are you going to continue your Pleasantview again?

[@bokoblinee1392]

boolprop testingCheatsEnabled true might be long but 9 yr old me successfully burned it onto my frontal cortex for all time. Thanks for the video anyway Cindy I didn't know about this!

[@lord_neytan]

I just shut down the Pc and u uploaded 😭 Well pc has no headphones now 😁

[@PleasantSims]

Lol! Sorry Neytan!

[@user-co9mk5mh5b]

This is awesome! If I could only download the sims 2 I have it but it won’t download. It stops at 21%

[@joandsarah77]

One thing to note is if people make or modify a downloaded cheat file and type in a cheat wrongly, that cheat and ALL the cheats that come after it will stop working. I also notice you don't have any of the uintProp number cheats that most of us have, are you using a different method? Also here is a fun random cheat for anyone who, like me, lives in a country where cars drive on the left it's "boolProp carsOnRight false" this will change the side of the road the cars in hood view will drive on. :)

[@lisgraa82]

I want this for Sims4!!! 😄

[@hanab.475]

666th like! thank you so much for this tutorial cindy!

[@champagnesupernova4081]

Our Sims 2 queen...yassss thank you for saving my lazy ass fingers hahaha

[@feychanter]

I didn't even know this was an option, I don't use cheats even if I want to because it's a pain to have to look them up

[@PleasantSims]

It really is! But this makes things easier.

[@EricaGoth]

good

[@cll27]

I've been doing this for years lol ! sometimes i put it the whole cheat in if i dont remember the alias 🤣🤣

[@guillaumeschaack2351]

I was today years old when I realized that your background poster of the sims 2 is in french

[@stevewalker9870]

Speaking of changing game files, I run The Sims 3 on Linux using Proton, and for some reason the launcher doesn't work right, but thankfully is not actually needed to start the game, so I, along with most other Linux simmers, have to run a version with some of the exe files renamed to trick Steam into staring the game without the launcher, not really related to the video, just a weird Sims modification thing

[@scottlemay3386]

OK I hopped over here from Juno Birtch's channel. I'd you haven't seen her. Please watch her last video. She downloaded a save from, "another plumbob". That creates the Sims 2 in strangerville. And her game play is chaotic and epic.

[@blocckino9032]

Hi! Can you please make a tutorial for new players of the sims 2? I have the fear to corrupt my game at some point when I play ts2. There are some mods? If yes what mods? Please make a video! 😔

[@lflevr]

hello!! do you know if this works on the super collection for mac? thank u so much ☺️

[@TallTapper]

yes

[@randomuser2427]

I never knew about aliases, this literally changes everything.

[@no1Animallover101JAB]

CAN YOU PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON HOW TO GET SIMS 2 TO WORK! i have all the cd roms and everything and i cant work it out! i miss it so much

[@pinkcatacombs]

I watched this even tho I personally love typing in every cheat bc it makes me feel like a hacker 💻

[@nobodyc4052]

wooow this could also be used for the sims3?

[@Conhair789]

Are there certain cheats that won't work with a startup file because the set quarter tile placement and move objects don't seem to be able to be automatically set to on after a few attempts.

[@glitchedScene]

Cindy could you make a video on how to make a sims account? i pressed but now i cant find how to make it could you help? ;-;

[@ambre3085]

👀👀👀 ooooooo neat

[@hookedbycrafting5348]

Do you know the character limit the game looks for on files? And is there a way to change how deep in the folder it looks? I can't have it deeper than one folder...so very annoying to have 27 folders holding mina's faces

[@totakluska]

Amazing how you can tell there's gonna be someone who'll be too lazy to do it themselves 😂 That's me, I'm the lazy one, I'll definitely just download your version and modify it slightly 😅

[@kpoppersensation6007]

Did you install all sims 2 games on your computer?

[@diamondteardrops4213]

do anyone know how to make sims 2 default grass i would love to know how to make it my self

[@michaeljacksonsupremacy]

I have a problem, I want to install the sims 2 but I no longer have space on my computer. Should I uninstall the sims 4 and get TS 2?

[@grzanka8593]

❤️

[@raychill0483]

This video isn’t particularly helpful to me, as I never use cheats in the Sims 2. Maybe I should start though. However I wanted to comment (to help your algorithm) and say that I really appreciate your thumbnails. SO MANY Sims content creators have such cringe thumbnails, with mouths agape and eyes super wide. It makes me not want to click play on their videos. Your thumbnails are typically just your pretty smile, and they are pleasant (ha) to see compared to most other content creators. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@waystreet14]

I downloaded your file off of your website and It's showing up as a 7z file in my config folder, is that normal? I tried to open it with 7zip but it just installs another file into there instead. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

[@jennteal5265]

Wait...Are you saying I don't have to type "setquartertileplacement on" anymore!?

[@pedrokoury1352]

I feel invincible now

[@bobt219]

Will this work with sims 4?

[@goodghoul2277]

I have notepad..I have the file where it needs to be and it shows up CHEAT file. But, I can't open it. I went to notepad to open it from there and it comes up blank. ^^""

[@treefrog1018]

Does TS3 have this?