Yes, I tried all that already, I saw that post too, but I'm getting even more issues with simcity 4 than with age of empires 2, which in the end I managed to run. Why is my win7 mean to maxis!? :'(
On 2 Jan, 18:21, ram <[email protected]> wrote: > got this from simcity forum, > Follow these steps: > > 1) Install Sim City 4. When the game starts on completion, exit. > 2) (Optional) Install Sim City 4 Rush Hour. When the game starts on > completion, again exit. > 3) Install the Sim City 4 Rush Hour Update from this > URL:http://simcity.ea.com/update/index_update.php > 4) You may use a custom resolution by adding this to the shortcut: > "C\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity 4\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" - > CustomResolution:enabled -r1920x1080x32 > > Adjust as needed. > > 5) Right click the shortcut again, and go to compatibility Check Run > As Administrator, Disable Visual Themes, Run in Compatibility Mode for > XP Service Pack 2 > 6) CLOSE ALL OTHER PROGRAMS NOTHING ELSE CAN BE RUNNING ON THE TASK > BAR > 7) Run the program. It may drop you back to the desktop at this point, > or if it is still going hit CTRL-ALT-DEL go to TASK MANAGER then > Processes. Find the Sim City Process. Right Click the process and > select "Set Affinity..." Uncheck all but one processor, so that one > processor only can run the Sim City process. > 8) Click back into the game on the taskbar. During the loading > sequence ("EA, Challenge Everything") it may continue to drop you to > the desktop... don't worry... once the game actually starts (Region > View) you'll be able to play just fine! > > hope this helps,its a great game . > On Jan 2, 10:56 pm, NeoDragon <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Thanks for the tap on the back ;) > > -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
