Why does it take so long for The Sims 2 to save on my comp?

Question

It'll stop and freeze for a while and then finally pick up again. It takes about twenty minutes, and it's really annoying, especially when I want to go downtown. Is it because my computer is just slow, or is there a way I can fix it? Thanks :)

Answer 1

Slow CPU

Not enough memory

Not enough video memory

Hard drive getting full

Too many pieces of custom content.

Too many houses, Sims and scenery in the neighborhood

Or any combination of these things.