Game Won't Install

[Tickford 0]

After uninstalling Sim City Deluxe a year ago, I dug up the cd and tried to re-install the game. The first disk went fine, and I put the second disc in. About 60% of the way through the installation process, the proccess comes up with "SimCity1.dat won't copy" proceed or cancel instatllation. So I proceed but in the end the process fails. So I thought I'll get the computer formatted and see if it installs or not. That didn't fix the problem, so now I'm screwed.. Any help??

[seanb29 0]

i have the same problem but instead my is sim city_5.dat wont copy and the only thing i was told was to spend another 40 bucks for another copy of sim city 4

[A Nonny Moose 8,263]

The files on the disks are not protected.  Check your CD for damage, and clean it carefully with a soft cloth moving from the center out.  If it is scratched, carefully try to polish out the scratch with the cloth.

If you cannot remove the scratch(es) ask a computer geek friend to help you.  It can be done, very, very carefully.

You can also try to copy the file into its proper position in the Program Files\Maxis\Simcity 4 folder on your hard drive from the CD.  If possible, use an alternate CD or DVD drive.

[Tickford 0]

Originally posted by: N_O_Body The files on the disks are not protected.  Check your CD for damage, and clean it carefully with a soft cloth moving from the center out.  If it is scratched, carefully try to polish out the scratch with the cloth.

If you cannot remove the scratch(es) ask a computer geek friend to help you.  It can be done, very, very carefully.

You can also try to copy the file into its proper position in the Program Files\Maxis\Simcity 4 folder on your hard drive from the CD.  If possible, use an alternate CD or DVD drive.quote>

 

Hmmmmmmm, well the CD is very very dirty, so I'll give that a go and see what happen. Also if i have to buy the game again, only Sim City 4 is available. i can't find dluxe or rushhour anywhere, whats wih that??

[Tickford 0]

IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YESSS SO HAPPY, now to keep the cd extra clean, thanks for the help guys!

I havn't played this game for a while so what are the essentials I need?

[A Nonny Moose 8,263]

Essentials are a very common question and a nicety.  I recommend the NAM, and some practice with it.  You may have to reinstall it several times to get its options as you like them.

You should get the Opera House Fix because if resolves a bug in the game.

Others are a very good question.  The selection of plug in files is very personal.  It depends on your playing style and goals.  The game is so open-ended that no one can advise you except your own desires.