Rush Hour Error

[just255 0]

Ok so i formatted my computer the other day and when i tried to install rush hour it would only go to 5% and tell me that the "simcity_2.dat" file couldn't be copied or something. either way i can't get rush hour back on my computer. i LOVE this game and i've had it since it realeased and i can't live without it. any suggestions?

[High5flyier 7]

Try installing the game in "safe Mode"

[just255 0]

tried it and the same thing happened. the disc is slightly worn around the edges from being played so much. scratches are minimal and very minor. will i just have to go out and buy the deluxe edition or can i still get the rush hour expansion pack only? i really hate spendin money of things i already have.

[Dalton 23]

find a local video or game rental store, ask them if they can resurface the disk. They all have scratch repair kits for the dvd rentals....

[GMT 389]

ehm... just to make sure: you've installed standard sc4 before you started installing the rush hour expansion, don't you?

[just255 0]

yeah...i tried copying the files from the cd to my computer to make a new copy. all of them copied except the "simcity_2.bat".

[GreekMan 246]

you might have to buy the deluxe copy of SC4. it worked when i did it.

[just255 0]

yeah i might...it's only $20 so i might as well

[1dera3 28]

Sometimes the simcity_2.dat file does not copy very well anyway... I suggest resurfacing the disk only if it's less than what buying a new copy is.

[Nardo69 51]

There's something else you might try. Sometimes it is not the cd but the CD drive that cannot read special tracks on some older cds.

Ask a friend with a reliable cd/dvd writer if you can install SC4 temporarily on his/her pc. Try to install the full game including all three patchs (sc4 + rush hour + BAT nightlighting patch). If you succeed with this burn the sc4 directory on a dvd / some cds and copy them on your pcs. make a link on your desktop and you should be able to play the game. This is NOT pirating because you still need the Rush Hour CD in your CD drive to start SC4.

I did this several times while I had sever harddisk problems over half a year and didn't wanted to reinstal the game all the time.

Bernhard

[just255 0]

the disc is screwed...goin to go get it resurfaced tomorrow for $2.99 or so...if it doesnt work im only out 3 bucks

[just255 0]

good news...didnt have to spend $20...instead i just got it resurfaced for like $2 and it works perfectly now...thanks for the help

[yourmom 0]

hello

i have the same problem

i tried installing in safe mode but just when it asked me for the serial number the installation die :S

HELP ME!

i'm getting crazy without playing simcity

[nlminh 0]

I think the best way is to buy a Simcity deluxe version. Thanks god that we, in Great China, only to buy it with only 50 cents. Good luck with your installation.

[just255 0]

get the disc resurfaced...its cheap and takes a couple seconds to do...if that doesnt work then try buying simcity4 deluxe and try it again...if that doesnt work it could be something wrong with ur computer