How to update the Simcity 4 deluxe edition

[kloveday 0]

Hello, I just recently bought SimCity4 because I used to own SimCity 2000 and it was awesome. I decided to buy 4 because all the reviews for the newest SimCity is a joke they said. 

 

For Thoughts:

I have no mods. I just have the original content.

I did however changed the install folder to C:/Games/Simcity 4, besides the default path.

I have Windows 7 64 bit

The games does play. crashes a lot.

 

My Problem:

I am having trouble updating the SimCity deluxe edition to the newest update. I went to the official EA website downloaded for the deluxe edition "UPDATE_SKU1_TO_P1_B638".

 

I click to install it and it says this during the install progress

 

Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was found. No update done since file contents do not match. After is finishes then it says "Congratulations SimCity has been updated with  EP1 update 1 build (638)"

 

I went to check the properties on the .exe file in the details it the version is 1.1.613-not changed. 

 

Then I noticed that it has a patch log and here what it said.

 

------------------------------------------------------------------

   PATCH  Version 6.50 - RTPatch® Professional - Software Update System

                    DOS/16-bit Windows/32-bit Windows Edition

       © Copyright Pocket Soft, Inc., 1991-2002.  All Rights Reserved.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

----- Processing Patch File -----

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'DELUXE.exe'

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'Graphics Rules.sgr'

 

warning wpt0036: Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was

               found. No update done since file contents do not match.

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'RUSHHOUR.exe'

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'SimCity_1.dat'

 

warning wpt0036: Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was

               found. No update done since file contents do not match.

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'SimCity_2.dat'

 

warning wpt0036: Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was

               found. No update done since file contents do not match.

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'SimCity_3.dat'

 

    New Version of File 'SimCity_3.dat' already exists.

 

Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'SimCity_4.dat'

 

    New Version of File 'SimCity_4.dat' already exists.

 

 

----- Patch File Processing Complete -----

 

 

-----------------------------------------------------

-        Results of Application of Patch File       -

-----------------------------------------------------

File Patches Applied ......................... (   0)

 

   Files Modified .................. (   0)

   Files Renamed. .................. (   0)

   Files Added ..................... (   0)

   Files Deleted ................... (   0)

   Temporary Files Processed........ (   0)

 

File Patches Skipped: New Files Up-To-Date.... (   2)

 

File Patches Ignored: Old Files Missing....... (   0)

                      Old Files Invalid....... (   5)

-----------------------------------------------------

Total File Patches Processed ................. (   7)

-----------------------------------------------------

 

So how do I fix this? Uninstall the game using the default path this time you guys think will help?

 

hope you guys can help. I didn't find any topics on the web with people having issues with updating the game.

 

 

[z1 566]

Where did you buy your game?  The symptoms you report almost always indicate that the patch was applied to a cracked copy of the game.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

0613 needs the European update.  Look here.  I think you need the second one.

[kloveday 0]

I bought off of amazon seller. The box looks legit. The Case does say made in EU. Its the Deluxe Edition SimCity 4 EA value games.

 

0613? where do you see that?

 

The version is 1.1.613. Ill try the European update I guess and see what happens.

[kloveday 0]

Thank you Moose. YOU fixed it! The EU update patched.....don't know why. I installed it using the US setting I thought. Like I said back of the box said made in EU maybe that's why?

Again thank you Moose.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

1,1,613 is the EU game.  the US game is 1,1,610.

 

Now, if you are going to use custom content and the day/night cycle, you probably want the patch to take you up to 1,1,640.  It is on this page.  Chose the second link.  You don't need the BAT unless you are going to do your own 3D modelling.

 

You might consider getting the Lot Editor, but that's another story.

[tomeks0710 0]

I've got a similar problem. I've got an original Simcity 4: Deluxe from UK (but I'm from Poland and the game is in Polish, if it matters) in version 1.1.613, and i'm trying to upgrade it to 1.1.638 by the patch for Europe, downloaded from ea.com, but it doesn't work. The communique is "Invalid patch file". I can't upgrade it by any patch. Why?

 

Here's the patchlog:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   PATCH  Version 6.50 - RTPatch® Professional - Software Update System

                    DOS/16-bit Windows/32-bit Windows Edition

       © Copyright Pocket Soft, Inc., 1991-2002.  All Rights Reserved.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------





----- Processing Patch File -----



Applying MODIFY File Patch for 'DELUXE.exe'



    Writing New File    

    Verifying - Failed!



error ept0009: Invalid Patch File 'D:\...\UPDATE_SKU2_TO_P1_B638.EXE'

 

 

 

Please for help

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

If you chose the European patch here you should be OK.

 

However, if you have a cracked version from some torrent site, it will not work.  Only legal versions can be patched.

[tomeks0710 0]

But I don't have any cracks or mods. It IS an original version at all and I know it has to work, but it doesn't. That's my problem and i can't solve it... Maybe it's because of i've got Windows 7? Is it possible? Are there any other possible reasons?

[z1 566]

"Invalid patch file" doesn't sound like a problem with the game.  My guess is that the patch file is corrupted.  Try downloading it again.

 

Windows 7 definitely wouldn't have anything to do with it.

[tomeks0710 0]

I've been downloading patch many times, from many websites, and it was always the same. I've been trying to upgrade the game for a month by everything, and there wasn't any results. So I decided to ask you, because I haven't got any ideas what else can I do...

Once I downloaded the crack to try, and upgrade was almost successful - process came to the end, but the game still wasn't upgraded. So I have reinstalled Simcity on the C: ( before it was on D: ) and the old problem returned - "Invalid patch file"...

[MandelSoft 2,774]

Again, have you tried a patch for a different region? You may apply the patch for the wrong region.

[catty-cb 4,412]

Also are you sure its SimCity 4 Deluxe you have and not the original SC4, the reason I ask is I bought from a website a few years ago what was being advertised as SC4 Deluxe, the picture showed a deluxe game, etc and what turned up was the original SC4 Game, which was really annoying especially as they wouldn't give me a refund.

 

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

The original game has build numbers in the 2xx range.  Check and see if you have Deluxe (6xx) or the Original.

 

You should really have started a new thread, as this problem seems different from the OP.

[tomeks0710 0]

Again, have you tried a patch for a different region? You may apply the patch for the wrong region.

No, I've got a patch for Europe for sure. BTW I've been already trying with all patches

 

 

Also are you sure its SimCity 4 Deluxe you have and not the original SC4, the reason I ask is I bought from a website a few years ago what was being advertised as SC4 Deluxe, the picture showed a deluxe game, etc and what turned up was the original SC4 Game, which was really annoying especially as they wouldn't give me a refund.

 

The original game has build numbers in the 2xx range.  Check and see if you have Deluxe (6xx) or the Original.

It's deluxe for 100%, I was checking many times (for sure)...

It seems like it's something really strange... I won't make an another thread, just gonna lay off you for now ;]. I'm going to try on Windows xp on that and another computer. Then I'll write there the results if someone has a similar problem and that will be all. Thanks everyone for help . And sorry for my grammar, I'm still learning

 

I solved this problem. It was because of my antivirus - COMODO. It was blocking update all the time -_-. I've uninstalled it and update was succsessful.

  Edited October 14, 2013 by tomeks0710  

[joshuadrechsel 0]

I recently bought the Origin version of Sim City 4.

Played it for a while and decided it was time to get and install some mods. I attempted to install the NAM mod and during the installer process it said: "Your SimCity 4 does not have the required update from EA/Maxis. The game must be patched to at least version 1.1.638.0 in order for custom content to work properly." It goes on to ask if I want to install the patch. I continue until it brings me to a webpage in which is the file to download the patch "UPDATE_SKU1_TO_P1_B638".

 

I get the same error message and issue as -kloveday. I went and noticed that the version that I am using right now is 1.1.610.0. I tried using the North American and EU version(SK2) to no avail. I know this is a rather old thread but if anyone could give me any advice, that would be great. Thank you.

[Tarkus 6,933]

joshuadrechsel, first off, welcome to Simtropolis!  We've been getting a rash of reports like this, as unfortunately, for whatever reason, Origin is selling an unpatched and unpatchable version of the game.  They basically took the original retail disc copy and replaced the SafeDisc copy protection with an Origin hook-in, which changed the checksum of the executable and prevented it from being patched.  All the other digital retailers (Steam, GOG.com, etc.) are selling Version 1.1.641, which is pre-patched (all the way through the BAT nightlight patch) and ready to go.  I just made a post on my blog, describing the situation, and tweeted it to the Origin Twitter account, imploring them to rectify this issue.

 

If you purchased it from Origin within their return period, you should be able to get a refund for it.  I'd recommend doing that and purchasing it from another retailer.  GOG.com has it on sale for US$7.99 right now, and they're selling 1.1.641.

 

-Tarkus

[Compdude787 916]

I solved this problem. It was because of my antivirus - COMODO. It was blocking update all the time -_-. I've uninstalled it and update was succsessful.

Stupid antivirus software... 

 

EDIT: Oops, didn't realize I was quoting such an old post