Can't open SC4 Rush Hour

[Zarp 0]

I got a new computer, however, I copied the SC4 folder into an external HD. I could play it on my sister's and on my father's computer, but then when I tried to play on my computer I got this bug: the SC4 opens, when the EA circle thing turn to me, the SC4 closes.

So I re-downloaded both regular Sim City and the Rush Hour, when I had only the regular Sim City, I could open it and play normally, but when I installed Rush Hour, I got the very same problem.

Any ideas of how to fix it?

Thanks in advance.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

You probably didn't get the Registry stuff over.  You have to install the game from the original disks and update it from the SC4 home site.

[Zarp 0]

But I don't have the original disk. And if the problem is that, why would it run on another PC by the very same folder, and crash on mine?

[tungston 19]

Originally posted by: Zarp But I don't have the original disk. And if the problem is that, why would it run on another PC by the very same folder, and crash on mine?quote>

 

If you don't have the disk, how did you install the game on an external disk?

[Zarp 0]

I downloaded it oO

And by external HD I meant External Hard Drive

[fern244 1]

Was it illegal?

[tungston 19]

I suspect you don't have a legitimate game. There are keys added to the registry, I am not sure the game runs well without them.

[Zarp 0]

Of course it does, it works completely perfectly on another computers, many people do not have the original game as well.

I posted here seeking help, anyone please?

[tungston 19]

Originally posted by: Zarp Of course it does, it works completely perfectly on another computers, .....

I posted here seeking help, anyone please?quote>

If it works perfectly well, then why are you seeking help? 

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Copying files as an installation method is no good.  You must run the installer, which should be included in the download because you need the registry entries.

[Zarp 0]

I think you should tone down your responses Zarp. 

tungston

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I already did re-install nobody, but I still have the same problem.

My computer's specs are listed below, does anything conflict with the rush hour?

Gigabyte 8VM800 motherboard

Geforce4 MX 460 video

dual core 1.6 processor

1 GB RAM

Windows XP

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

With those specs, you should be good to go.  Check your sound driver and make sure it hasn't been stepped on by something.   this can cause a full system crash.

Did you get the Update 1 from the EA site for your region?  The game is the pits without it, if it runs at all.

[Zarp 0]

You got it, my sound is actually not working. Yeah, I got the update.

I'll try to get the sound running and get into contact again! Thanks!