HELP: SC4 Won't install on Win7 x64 Machine

[eyhab 0]

I've tried just about everything to get the game installed on my win7 x64. It refuses to start the 'install' file. Even in compatible mode or run as administrator. HELP!

[Indiana Joe 1,750]

I installed it just fine on Windows 7 64. Where'd you get your copy of the game?

Oh yeah and this belongs in the "bugs and technical issues" section of the forum. Be a little more careful when choosing where to post next time please.

  Edited June 13, 2012 by Indiana Joe  

[magnusjolnaes 1]

I've had no problems whatsoever on my W7 X64 machine. It sounds like your copy is flawed?

[T Wrecks 10,209]

No problems whatsoever on Win7 x64 here, either. No Admin mode required, no compatibility mode, no nothing. Straight out-of-box install.

I guess we'll need some more info in order to be able to help you. What's that "Install" file you mention, and where did you get it?

[VMIUJcadet09 250]

I agree with the previous posters, I've had no issues installing SC4 on a Win7 x64 machine. Your issues might be associated with where you purchased your game, and if it is in CD/DVD format or is a digital download.

[SimCity4IE 202]

Try copying over the files on the CD to a folder on your computer. That used to happen me

  Edited June 13, 2012 by SimCity4IE  

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

There may simply be an alignment problem on your media drive. If the drive has been heavily used, it might need to be replaced. The previous poster has a good idea. Copy the files onto two separate folders, and treat them accordingly. If you are coming off disk, you will still need disk 2 in the drive to play. If this doesn't work, try replacing the drive.

[riccan 10]

What error is Windows giving you when you attempt to start the program? Exactly what is the name of the "file" you are trying to start (just want to make sure that it is an exe file?

[pielover94 83]

I did too, but it failed, however, mine was from the SC box.

The SC box is uncompatible with 7.

[riccan 10]

I have the box version intalled on Win 7 and it runs with no problems.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Some of the box versions were erroneous and had to be returned for a replacement. There was at least one bad batch.

[FalconsFan101 5]

I had no problem. Are you putting disk two in instead of disk one?

[nukeu123 307]

I've tried just about everything to get the game installed on my win7 x64. It refuses to start the 'install' file. Even in compatible mode or run as administrator. HELP!

32bit and 64 bit windows dose not at all effect Simcty 4 can you give us more detail on the issue... errors?... missing items?.... popups?....ect and yes were did you get your copy. some illigal torrets do effect the preformance of the game

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

This game is not abandonware. It can only be properly installed from a copy obtained from a vendor who has a license to sell it.