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dear friend ... just to clarify! Since Windows Vista DirectX10 emulates previous D3D versions that can be D3D 9 exactly as ran in XP if only exist drivers XDDM but in this case implementations WDDM will be hidden when WDDM drivers are installed Or the D3D9ex that has all the resources WDDM if the compatible hardware is installed and is able to maintain backward compatibility with previous versions DirectX note: remember that this is due to fact that DX9 and DX10 are incompatible due to profound changes in the API. So if your graphic hardware installed is DX10 compatible then WINDOWS UPDATE will make the automatic update for WDDM drivers and indeed the ambient emulated is D3D9ex. Everything worked fine until the implementation WDDM 1.2 that was available in Windows 8 but with WDDM 1.3 update ( Windows 8.1 ) changes to D3D9ex emulation affect D3D9 drivers compatibility characteristics to 8.1, 8, 7 .. So if you pay attention to the text I said the obvious! No one will want to install older drivers in the new OS environment just to play SC4. There remains the option of alternative settings for system load but it is not for everyone as you know ... not to mention that it will be impossible to use windows update. more informations - Graphics APIs in Windows

Let's try again. Upload it the image of the region in which your city is disappearing! What is the version of your CD? European or American?

Without entering into the merit of the rest Because the game will run over XPDM that offers native support for GDI and DD7, development environment of this game then it's far of the depthfill problem in emulation DX9ex environment within the new parameters WDDM to DDX10,1: 11: 12 ie: if want continue play without problems keep it in XP or you forced at any moment to use only rendering by software or OpenGL rendering on windows or linux. Nvidia decided within the WDDM because it seems more interested in maintaining compatibility but it seems that AMD and Intel are not interested... one because the fight for the Mantle Mantle and the other is not more concerned about that.. Some older games developers have released paths to DX correction, but in the case of SC4 without any update for 11 years, I dare say that the future over new versions Windows is uncertain.

Finally a sensible opnion. Only that there shall be only the default folder to the plugins ... SC4 Folder and File Loading Order The Happy Bomber If you are a New User to SC4 recommend to see here ... Although outdated links he will give a view of what is necessary to modify. Would be good to post a image of their region with the city that does not charge. If possible also post more information on the version of your game ie CD, Origin, Steam ...This can help to understand the problem

recognitions for the dedication and perseverance ... That's why this game does not die ever..

If you can be a little more specific might help quite whom this with this problem

Nope! Access the BIOS and return the option that is in use for "Graphics Device"

Bios ( Fn+F2 ) Graphics device is integrated or discret ?

Sorry Haste is the enemy of perfection specifications of the laptop?

origem - surprise

Which design of the laptop?

Good to know you solved your problems. However here are some points just for record aiming at any visualizations of people interested. Based on what has been said your game is on CDs and already has many years then I can ensure that the file mentioned before must be present in order for the game to run. Original old copies of the game sold regularly on CD are protected by SafeDisk and not run if this process is not active. The file Graphics Rules.sgr is by default read-only ( copies of the CD file - old problem known ) possible reason for their problems depending of privileges "Software Rendering" option checked Eliminates the graphics problem. "- Unfortunately can not be taken as absolute truth because it just makes the 3d rendering be performed by the processor with consequent loss and some restrictions when in fact the problem is the compatibility of some drivers. Maybe be more consistent putting that use rendering software option allows play without the graphics problems caused by faults in the drivers of graphics hardware. So although you're satisfied for now is good stay attentive to new solutions.

I suggest a rereading because the assertion is another. In case of "confusing" for Win8.1 maybe you're referring to intel drivers then sugest read about the implementation of Dx9 on the Intel® Processor Graphics WDDM * DirectX Developer's Guide since Sandy Bridge. As for WDDM 1.3 update on Win8.1 surely you have already read in the Intel forums where I came across pleased with your posts asking for a solution to the "Graphical Glitches SC4". Remember that the game was originally encoded within the period of the DX7 Dx8.1 then Dx9 implementation on WDDM is what guarantees your compatibility lost since D3d 10 (not to mention the problems with Dx9e from Vista) If the game had been released some time later would certainly make use of some advantages D3d 9 that would avoid the need to use some tricks to make the game execute in the minimum system requirements the time of its release and that it certainly was a marketing levy ending .... when you quote "8.1 is messed up When it comes to older games running on an Intel integrated graphics chip " suggest reading this.old post graphical glitches (unplayable) after upgrading to Windows 8.1 Pro To remember - Requirement for the new Simcity - DX9 - Nvidia has solved this case.

Well ... looks like escape something in their reading of the post but it is always good to have your help.

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For information only. Select a repetitive failure of textures Run the game with all the graphics options on low and at its native resolution. There was some change in error?

Just for information ... default is to create the file. The command line exists to force the creation of the log. You searched for the file? Anyway it's good to know that you already know how to solve their problems.

So here we go ... If accomplished what was cited for the official launch, of course! Translation citing the source as it is in chinese. source:http://wap.gamersky.com/news/Content-472146.html So with WDDM still providing support for DirectX 9e the game will run. Now with respect to graphics drivers, their updates, and the problems that currently exist only God will know Already there are some problems but this is not the official release and therefore expect to see

This obviously depends on how you installed but can be something like C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam \ SteamApps \ common \ SimCity 4 Deluxe Not to dwell too much the post use the link bellow to view your programs files in 8.1 to find the directory or search the entire folder. How can I quickly open, find, the Program Files folder in Windows 8

To be sure about which graphic adapter is being used by the game do a search for "config-log.txt" file in the game's installation directory. Open the file and the adapter used is indicated in CardName = cardioVersion = card Identity = Make sure the game is actually using the Radeon

Always worth remembering that the original CD versions of SC4 suffer from problems at launch due to some systems that randomly does not allow the execution of the file "~ e5d141.tmp" to check (SafeDisk). So it is always recommendable to include simcity 4.exe as not to be checked in any system of protection. Try running the file with the process manager on top and make sure that after the simcity 4.exe also starts running the ~ e5d141.tmp. If it appears, then the two are finished you may need to avoid Any checks of the executable.

try to run it in compatibility mode and read page 19

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Some tricks with texture ... some tricks with planes ... and some hope that would be interesting for some mod team! But unfortunately it was not! Can-Am for example seems to be dead though still accompany the NAM package perhaps for curiosity of mod! With a few other tricks and mods would be possible to drag a canal without worrying about leveling the ground ( variable height walls ) and too see automatos sailing with the same effects seen at sea. But it all would be a bit InNAMpatible currently, so to speak, in one or another detail and thus force the installation of the canal with a folder plugins without the current NAM and just load it later. Only this detail seems already sufficient to understand why even if I tidy up the available time to do it (And time is all I do not have much) interest in the use may not offset the tremendous work. But anyway ... who knows maybe one day! NOTE: I have an interesting trick with using real canals (water game) where you can have water flow and change their appearance replacing only a texture but you would have to build channels with terraforming the land and of course could not use it in coastal cities. If you are interested I can send a PM but with no commitment to any type of support... sorry about this! Tip: Because of some characteristics in the your development the SC4 can potentially be averse to many or large animations then it is important to use renderer hardware and also that video hardware is configured perfectly. (Graphics_rules.sgr) before starting to loads them ( especially for large cities ).

Who knows maybe come back to it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D6Tcaa1lgw Note: see in the double speed ( 2X )