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Toggle off the Unsupported OS message banner in Google Chrome While I use Firefox as my main web browser, the other day I ran into a warning message on one of the computers I use. Chrome has auto updates by default, and so it sneaked its way in as a deliberate addition into the latest update. Basically it makes info text appear at the top, every time one restarts the browser on a system below Windows 10. Like so: There is (thankfully) at least an X close button to the side, however no such "Don't show again" option exists. That's where removing it needs a workaround. My tutorial explains 2 methods of preventing this message showing. The first uses the Windows registry, as a simple policy addition. The second is a command line startup switch. Both of these methods are what Chrome (as of December 2022) allows to prevent the message showing. Unless anything changes from upcoming immediate updates to the Chromium browser engine, upon enforcing the preference it should be respected indefinitely. Now for anyone reading this on a Windows 10 (or newer) system, one might be wondering... Why on earth would anyone in their right mind use an outdated operating system online? That's asking for nothing but troublesome trouble! In response to this viewpoint, I feel it's important to reinforce how running whatever type of operating system is very much a personal decision. Whether old or new, for being in control over which software one wishes to use, and in my view this is no exception with web browsers. For anyone aware of risks, methods can be taken to reduce them which includes browsing the internet inside a sandboxed environment. While it's down to the developers of software for which OS's are supported, I think it's only right that this isn't pestering people to upgrade contrary to their wish. It might be crazy to stick to the likes of Win 7, and maybe it is. Yet for anyone who it makes sense to use the same comfy pair of shoes and realises how to mitigate risks online, that's important to maintain for as long as is viable. So that's what I've taken some time to document in tutorial form. This is intended for those who prefer to remain in control over their choices on their own personal computers. Here is the video: Hopefully this comes in useful for people who happen to search and find this topic. The description (click here to load in full on YouTube) contains some extra info about it all, if interested in the techy details. -CB
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DirectX crashes on startup, do I have to use a Wrapper? (Win7, Nvidia RTX)
tavernfly posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
Was feeling nostalgic and purchased SC4 on Steam recently, but I cannot get it to load using DirectX on my system. Game tries to start, screen goes black, and a second later crashes to Desktop. I've tried running the game with OpenGL, and successfully made it to Region View with no issues, leading me to believe the crash is a DirectX problem. (I don't know much about OpenGL, but it can't display the game properly for me once a city tile is loaded. Get extreme game-breaking graphical issues beyond trailing/tearing.) System Info: - Windows 7 Professional - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (16Gb VRAM, latest drivers) - Intel Core i7-8700K - 32Gb RAM Game Info: - SimCity 4 Deluxe purchased through Steam - NAM 42 with 4GB patch installed - Launch options I'm currently attempting to run the game with: I was going to try following the steps in this post: "How to configure SC4 to work with your new hardware", but it seems NVIDIA GeForce is already on the "Fast card" list in Graphics Rules.sgr (although it's written as "NVidia Geforce," dunno if that's case sensitive) ...and I was unable to find a hex code (like "0x9442") for my GPU under System Information or Properties, to add to the Video Cards.sgr list. At this point, is there anything else I can try besides using a Wrapper? EDIT: Still crashing on startup the same way with DDrawCompat installed (tried multiple versions, installed correctly to the Apps folder)... Also tried trimming down launch options to just -CPUCount:1 and -intro:off... I'm at a loss, at this point. -
I really liked using this program when I had Windows XP, but it does not seem to work with Windows 7. The program loads and such, but the plugin profiles doesn't work anymore.
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Well, as of today, Windows 7 only has one year of support left. After Jan 14, 2020, Windows 7 will no longer receive security updates. So I guess the question is, if you are still on Windows 7, will you move to Windows 10 or stay with an operating system that will continue to become less secure over time. I still use Windows 7 an my laptop that I run SC4 on. After Jan 14, 2020 I plan on keeping Windows 7 on it and either 1) disconnect it from the internet or 2) make frequent backups and take my chances. If you are still using Windows 7, what are your plans after support ends?
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Seems like there's always someone who gets the bad luck, and every so often, that person tries to make the best of it. Using myself for example: I have played SC4 DE almost addictively since 2004. Since discovering this wonderful brilliant community just a few years ago, I have endeavored to use as much custom content as possible to enhance the gameplay. I spend more time on here than Facebook. As we all know, with the unfortunate effects of advancements in technology, namely compatibility issues, we have to adapt best we can.... With that being said, I was curious and excited to hear of a site that could offer a straight download of the game with no disc needed. Having lost my ability to play this game over 4 months ago (thank you so much Windows Update for screwing up the secdrv.sys) I sought to acquire my own copy. I currently hold two disc copies of DE, one is wearing out and the other is a new back-up. This was before I heard about GOG.com. I had issues registering with GOG because the site wouldn't display properly to register an account. I had to use a tablet. After finally getting that set up and downloading the game, I transfer the setup icon to my computer, double-click to start installing, just to have it tell me that it isn't compatible with my version of Windows and that I need to contact the software publisher..... It's freaking Windows 7, what do you mean 'my version of Windows isn't compatible'????? So I emailed the GOG staff (from the tablet again) to inquire about re-downloading the game in case there was an issue with the download itself, but that was almost 24 hours ago and no response yet. Along with that, I can't even begin to start with the headache of sorting my Plugins folder. I admit I let it go to crap and the 17th level of Dante's Inferno in chaos. Not to mention trying to use the SC4DataNode tool to figure out what the heck I'm missing. It'll be a long process, but I'll eventually have to move or reinstall plugins small chunks at a time, and delete others as I can. 6GB is indeed pushing it. Go ahead and laugh. I have to in any case. If anyone has a funny instance like this and fixed it, I'd love to hear about it. And if you have a layman's terms explanation of how you did it, that is sure welcome too.
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Hi I know this topic has been done before but i can't seem to get it to work i've tried everything i can find on the forum > running in compatiblity mode and as adminstator > -CustomResolution:enabled -r1366x768x32 -CPUCount:1 > Set full control to the Maxis folder > Set regedit secdrv to vaule 4 > -intro:Off It's been a few years since i played, I got my wife a new laptop for christmas so i got her old one just for SimCity as want to start playing again the laptop is only going to used for SimCity 4 the specs are here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-G505-15-6-inch-Laptop-Integrated/dp/B00J3PE536 the only diffrence is the one i have is windows 7 sp1 if any one could help it would be great as want to get back to playing thanks in advance , Carl
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Hi all, I have tried everything I bit of advise I can find on how to get sc4 to run on windows 7, but still with no luck. I'm all out ideas, I would be eternally grateful to hear from anybody who has dealt with this problem and found a solution. Please let me hear your ideas! cheers utopolist
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A week ago this Saturday I finally had enough of Microsoft and its blasted updates as my computer had pretty much stopped working, I started posting in the "Microsoft continues 'bullish' Windows 10 upgrade tactics" topic here on the forums about ditching Windows 7 and installing Linux Mint, the most relevant posts from the last week I have linked to in this first post. I wish I had done this, really bad mistake letting it go ahead ... I spent about two hours this morning trying to work out what was causing my computer to slow down to the point of being completely useless, anyway after making sure I had backup's of everything I needed including my firefox and thunderbird profiles I was annoyed enough to go here https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php Download and burn to DVD the 64-bit Cinnamon desktop and half an hour later I joined the Linux world, it was surprising easy only problem encountered so far was I selected the wrong keyboard during the install and had to go back later and change to the correct one, copied over my firefox and thunderbird profiles into the default ones and pretty much back to normal apart from a couple of addon's no longer work on Linux. No problems installing Steam and so far have installed Cities in Motion 1 and 2 and Cities Skylines, Banished and SimCity 4 are a different issue as neither of them have Linux versions and in the case of SC4 I was working on a Project for it so it will be interesting to see just how much I can get working again ... I'll post updates on how I'm going with this, anyway new desktop Don't try this at home ... while it will work without mods it fatal errors if you try and include any of your Banished mods and as Colonial Charter is to Banished what the Network Addon Mod is to SC4D I'm going to have to buy the GOG version of Banished if I want mods especially CC. Different story with SC4D found the SimCity 4 folder in my home directory with empty regions and plugins folders copied over my regions and plugins to them from my portable harddrive and as you can see from the attached picture things are looking ok and no brown boxes so far in-game. -catty I will be continuing to post updates in here, documenting my using Linux Mint and if anyone has any questions I'm happy to answer them if I can, starting with a post from @CorinaMarie They are called Snapshots and you can take as many as you like the only limit is how much spare space you have on your hard-drive, so once I've got SC4 and all the other related programs installed then I'll take a snapshot as a backup. @Cyclone Boom had a question about SC4 I'll post an answer on that tomorrow ..... -catty
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I use Windows 7 (refuse to update to 10) and after a software update Windows insisted on running, I found some gaps in my desktop. I determined from partial screengrabs of my desktop, I noticed that the shortcut for the SC4 Plug-in Manager had vanished, and I believe that another button to the Lot Editor is gone as well. Nothing else seemed out of place, and the only thing that I can think of is since the Lot Editor manual is still part of the Steam "commonapps" area (and I did reinstall Steam recently, as well as update it when I wanted), those things were wiped (and not just the shortcuts). Has anyone else had a similar problem?
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Modding Origin Digital Version of SimCity 4
UndercoverNinja12 posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
I've been having some issues with SimCity 4 lately, notably being that one of my computers was upgraded to Windows 10 and will no longer run SimCity 4 from the CD, and my new laptop for college is 64-bit, not 32-bit (but Windows 7), and I have been unable to get SC4 to work there either. So, I've been forced to use the digital version of SC4 from Origin. That runs fine. My question is, how do I mod the digital version (if it is possible). I use the NAM plus a ton of custom content, and playing vanilla SimCity just doesn't do it for me. Alternatively, if anyone has any tips/ideas for running SC4 from the CD on a 64-bit Windows 7 laptop, I would love to hear them. Thanks in advance! -
Is SimCity 4 not compatible with Windows 7?
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If everything goes right, I'll be back to the game! That's right, soon I'll be able to customize the game, play Simcity, build my cities and work on my lotting projects. I think that 2 years of not playing Simcity are way too much. But first, 2 questions: 1) I'm going to use Windows 7. I've never played Simcity on Windows 7, so I want to know if there is something I have to know. 2) I have a physical copy of the game, but I wonder if downloading a legal digital version of it will be a better option. Cross you fingers. Here I come!
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I am having a problem with loading simmars on windows 7 (and yes I uninstalled the update that blocks sc4). Simmars won't start, you can see it in the taskbar for a few seconds then it just closes itself. if it makes a difference i am using the steam version of simcity 4.
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I'm really sorry if this has been posted some where before but I am very frustrated at the moment. let me explain. I have windows 7 home premium 8GB RAM 64bit intel(r) core(tm) 3.30ghz desktop. I was able to run simcity 4 deluxe a few years ago with no problems, a few days ago I fancied playing it again. nothing happened, I reinstalled it and again nothing. I tried it on my laptop and it has same issues. my cd's are not to blame the game just wont load period. I'm not so computer literate but my urge to play simcity 4 is getting the better of me. please help! thanks.
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Howdy! For various reasons I would like to be able to play SC4RH on more than one account on the PC. I have found no problems with the base game being on the two accounts, with one having a ton of add-ons, lots, etc. I wanted to know if there are any of the popular mods/lots/etc that wouldn't be able to be installed on a separate account. One of the reasons is to have two SC4RH installs w/ different configurations (say, one with emphasis on highways and the other with emphasis on railways, etc.) Any warnings would be appreciated! Buddy
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I've come across and interesting problem after upgrading my VM setup to Windows 7 (from Windows XP) that I had never had before. Everything seems to run flawlessly, except the textures for the roadway networks. For example, Zoom 6 before: (Windows XP and WINE) Looks pretty standard, right? Well, now here's Zoom 6 after (Windows 7): Both are the pure vanilla game. It's as if the roadway networks aren't getting anti-aliased or they're rendering in 256 colors or something (avenue-avenue intersections look especially bad) and seems to affect zooms 5 and 6 the most (makes sense since they're basically the same) and 4 to a lesser degree. I've spent some time playing around with Graphics Rules.sgr but haven't found anything yet that fixes it; I'm assuming that is probably the root of the problem. All other textures appear unchanged. Interestingly, I get better results with the stock version of both Graphic Rules.sgr and Video Cards.sgr - when I have them modified to include my video driver, overall performance seems the same but I get the hideous B/W cursors and the in-game Graphics Options doesn't show any "selected" radio buttons - which is perhaps ok but just feels like an issue waiting to happen. Interestingly enough, I also get this degraded performance when I disable hardware acceleration in the VM options - but interestingly enough, the roads look right! In WINE and under a previous version of Parallels running XP, the files significantly improved performance as is expected. Below in the spoiler box is my config log for Windows 7: And the "last good" configuration in WINE: It's something I can easily deal with in light of the overall performance boost even over WINE, but it's definitely something I'd like to fix. I'll keep hacking away at it but I was curious to see if anybody else ever had this problem and figured it out.
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I've tried playing SimCity this morning, the first time in a while, but am getting a blue text message floating around the screen with the usual sound playing away. The message reads "Input Not Support" (rather than the grey floaty input not supported grey box I've seen people report elsewhere). I've tried the fix to the input not supported issue, which I found when I googled the message I'm getting, but no luck. Relevant info requested below. SimCity 4 - Digital version with Degital Delux ------------------ System Information ------------------ Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.151019-1254) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: ASUS System Model: All Series BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/04/15 21:06:11 Ver: 26.02 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790K CPU @ 4.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~4.0GHz Memory: 8192MB RAM Available OS Memory: 8134MB RAM Page File: 4175MB used, 12092MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode ------------ DxDiag Notes ------------ Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 2: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. -------------------- DirectX Debug Levels -------------------- Direct3D: 0/4 (retail) DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail) DirectInput: 0/5 (retail) DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail) DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail) DirectSound: 0/5 (retail) DirectShow: 0/6 (retail) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce GTX 960 DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1401&SUBSYS_32011462&REV_A1 Display Memory: 4017 MB Dedicated Memory: 1969 MB Shared Memory: 2048 MB Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: Generic Non-PnP Monitor Monitor Model: unknown Monitor Id: Native Mode: unknown Output Type: HD15 Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um Driver File Version: 10.18.0013.5906 (English) Driver Version: 10.18.13.5906 DDI Version: 11 Driver Model: WDDM 1.1 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 11/24/2015 23:10:29, 15717672 bytes 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AGP Status: Enabled ------------- Sound Devices ------------- Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_10438616&REV_1003 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys Driver Version: 6.00.0001.7246 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: n/a Date and Size: 5/14/2014 17:37:38, 3962840 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_10438616&REV_1003 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys Driver Version: 6.00.0001.7246 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: n/a Date and Size: 5/14/2014 17:37:38, 3962840 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. HW Accel Level: Basic Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No --------------------- Sound Capture Devices --------------------- Description: Desktop Microphone (2- Trust Webcam) Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: USBAUDIO.sys Driver Version: 6.01.7601.18208 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 7/12/2013 10:40:58, 109824 bytes Cap Flags: 0x0 Format Flags: 0x0 ------------------- DirectInput Devices ------------------- Device Name: Mouse Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/a Vendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/a Device Name: Keyboard Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/a Vendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/a Poll w/ Interrupt: No ----------- USB Devices ----------- + USB Root Hub | Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x8CA6 | Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub20 | Service: usbhub | +-+ Generic USB Hub | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x8087, 0x8001 | | Location: Port_#0001.Hub_#0002 | | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09 | | Service: usbhub ---------------- Gameport Devices ---------------- ------------ PS/2 Devices ------------ + HID Keyboard Device | Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2107 | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard | Service: kbdhid | + Terminal Server Keyboard Driver | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd | Upper Filters: kbdclass | Service: TermDD | + HID-compliant mouse | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0461, 0x4D65 | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse | Service: mouhid | + Terminal Server Mouse Driver | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou | Upper Filters: mouclass | Service: TermDD ------------------------ Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives ------------------------ Drive: C: Free Space: 1643.5 GB Total Space: 1907.4 GB File System: NTFS Model: ST2000DX 001-1CM164 SCSI Disk Device Drive: D: Model: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224DB SCSI CdRom Device Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7601.17514 (English), , 0 bytes -------------- System Devices -------------- Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller - 8CA0 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CA0&SUBSYS_86161043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&D8 Driver: n/a Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge Device ID: PCI\VEN_1B21&DEV_1080&SUBSYS_84891043&REV_04\4&30FD1550&0&00E3 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 8 - 8C9E Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C9E&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_D0\3&11583659&0&E7 Driver: n/a Name: Qualcomm Atheros AR938x Wireless Network Adapter Device ID: PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0030&SUBSYS_3116168C&REV_01\4&287D6E42&0&00E7 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) Z97 Chipset LPC Controller - 8CC4 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CC4&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&F8 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3 - 8C94 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C94&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_D0\3&11583659&0&E2 Driver: n/a Name: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_859E1043&REV_11\4&2F422611&0&00E2 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) Management Engine Interface Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CBA&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&B0 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 8C90 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C90&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_D0\3&11583659&0&E0 Driver: n/a Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1401&SUBSYS_32011462&REV_A1\4&3834D97&0&0008 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CB1&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&A0 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C82&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&FA Driver: n/a Name: High Definition Audio Controller Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0FBA&SUBSYS_32011462&REV_A1\4&3834D97&0&0108 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 8CAD Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CAD&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&D0 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_244E&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_D0\3&11583659&0&E3 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 8CA6 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CA6&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&E8 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor E3-1200 v3/4th Gen Core processor PCI Express x16 Controller - 0C01 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0C01&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_06\3&11583659&0&08 Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 9 Series Chipset Family SMBus Host Controller - 8CA2 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8CA2&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_00\3&11583659&0&FB Driver: n/a Name: Intel(R) 4th Gen Core processor DRAM Controller - 0C00 Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0C00&SUBSYS_85341043&REV_06\3&11583659&0&00 Driver: n/a ------------------ DirectShow Filters ------------------ DirectShow Filters: WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514 WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514 WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOD.DLL,6.01.7601.17514 MP3 Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,mp3dmod.dll,6.01.7600.16385 Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp4sdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385 WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsdecd.dll,6.01.7601.17514 WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,wmvdecod.dll,6.01.7601.18221 Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp43decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385 Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mpg4decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385 WMT VIH2 Fix,0x00200000,1,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 Record Queue,0x00200000,1,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 WMT Switch Filter,0x00200000,1,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 WMT Virtual Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 WMT DV Extract,0x00200000,1,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 WMT Virtual Source,0x00200000,0,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 WMT Sample Information Filter,0x00200000,1,1,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 Sony CF DXVA AVC Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,sjvtdfcf.ax,2.20.0104.5220 DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7601.17514 Screen Capture filter,0x00200000,0,1,wmpsrcwp.dll,12.00.7601.17514 AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 SBE2MediaTypeProfile,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder,0x005fffff,2,4,msmpeg2vdec.dll,12.00.9200.17037 AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528 Sony CF IntelVA AVC Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,sjvtdfcf.ax,2.20.0104.5220 StreamBufferSink,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7601.17514 MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528 Closed Captions Analysis Filter,0x00200000,2,5,cca.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Sony CF AVC Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,sjvtdfcf.ax,2.20.0104.5220 SBE2FileScan,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514 Sony CF MP4 File Source,0x00800000,0,1,MP4FileSource.ax,2.20.0104.5220 Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Microsoft MPEG-2 Encoder,0x00200000,2,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514 ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Video Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 MPEG-2 Video Stream Analyzer,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Video Port Manager,0x00600000,2,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Video Renderer,0x00400000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 File Writer,0x00200000,1,0,WLXVAFilt.dll,16.04.3528.0331 VPS Decoder,0x00200000,0,0,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7601.17514 WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7601.17514 VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,vbisurf.ax,6.01.7601.17514 CuttlefishSubtitleParser Filter,0x00200000,1,1,CuttlefishSubtitleParser.ax,2.20.0104.5220 File writer,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Sony CF AAC decoder,0x00600000,1,1,cfaac.ax,2.20.0104.5220 iTV Data Sink,0x00600000,1,0,itvdata.dll,6.06.7601.17514 iTV Data Capture filter,0x00600000,1,1,itvdata.dll,6.06.7601.17514 DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,3,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Overlay Mixer2,0x00200000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741 AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 RDP DShow Redirection Filter,0xffffffff,1,0,DShowRdpFilter.dll, Microsoft MPEG-2 Audio Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514 WST Pager,0x00200000,1,1,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7601.17514 MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7601.17528 DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514 SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,qedit.dll,6.06.7601.18501 Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,qedit.dll,6.06.7601.18501 MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft AC3 Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msac3enc.dll,6.01.7601.17514 StreamBufferSource,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,qdvd.dll,6.06.7601.18741 AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 CuttlefishClosedCaption Filter,0x00400000,1,1,CuttlefishSubtitleParser.ax,2.20.0104.5220 Microsoft DTV-DVD Audio Decoder,0x005fffff,1,1,msmpeg2adec.dll,6.01.7140.0000 StreamBufferSink2,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7601.17528 AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Enhanced Video Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,evr.dll,6.01.7601.18741 BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7601.17669 MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices: Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Video Compressors: WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvxencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385 WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvencod.dll,6.01.7600.16385 MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385 DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7601.17514 MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 VP60® Simple Profile ,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 VP61® Advanced Profile,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 Audio Compressors: WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385 WMAudio Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385 IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 PCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Audio Capture Sources: Desktop Microphone (2- Trust We,0x00200000,0,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7601.17514 PBDA CP Filters: PBDA DTFilter,0x00600000,1,1,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528 PBDA ETFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528 PBDA PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7601.17528 Midi Renderers: Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 WDM Streaming Capture Devices: Realtek HD Audio Line input,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Realtek HD Audio Mic input,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Realtek HD Audio Stereo input,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Trust Webcam,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Trust Webcam,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 WDM Streaming Rendering Devices: Realtek HD Audio output,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Realtek HDA SPDIF Out,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 BDA Network Providers: Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Microsoft Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSNP.ax,6.06.7601.17514 Video Capture Sources: Trust Webcam,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Multi-Instance Capable VBI Codecs: VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7601.17514 BDA Transport Information Renderers: BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7601.17669 MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7601.17514 BDA CP/CA Filters: Decrypt/Tag,0x00600000,1,1,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708 Encrypt/Tag,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708 PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708 XDS Codec,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7601.17708 WDM Streaming Communication Transforms: Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7601.17514 Audio Renderers: Speakers (Realtek High Definiti,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 DirectSound: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 DirectSound: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 Realtek Digital Output (Realtek,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7601.18741 --------------- EVR Power Information --------------- Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality) Quality Flags: 2576 Enabled: Force throttling Allow half deinterlace Allow scaling Decode Power Usage: 100 Balanced Flags: 1424 Enabled: Force throttling Allow batching Force half deinterlace Force scaling Decode Power Usage: 50 PowerFlags: 1424 Enabled: Force throttling Allow batching Force half deinterlace Force scaling Decode Power Usage: 0
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Good morning guys, I desperately looked for a subject dealing specifically with the use of SC4 under Windows 7 but all of the results I've found does not answer to my question. I had to change my PC because it was getting old and increasingly rowed with Window XP; I was able to make a custom configuration with Windows 7 by a friend who have good knowledges in hardware to play flight simulation with Flight Simulator X, and I dropped somewhat Sim City 4 .... Does it would be possible to walk again the game under Windows 7 without problems, or where should I need specific modules, and if so which ones? Thanks for your answers
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SC4 will not start, only momentarilly in task manager.
Scorch Draken posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
Ok, this has been very frustrating, I had installed my disk version of Simcity 4 Deluxe Edition onto my Windows 7 64-bit computer with absolutely no problems. However, when I try to launch the game any way I can, it always crashes just after the process begins. It has happened both on here and my laptop, however I'm more worried about here, on my desktop. Things I have already tried. -Downloadable Simcity 4 Launcher (multiple different settings in it) -Target tags -CPU cores setting to 1 -compatability modes for XP, 98, as well as disabled themes, and running in administrator mode. -restarting the PC -re-installing the game file into Programs Files instead of Program Files (x86) -turning off sound, turning off intro, doing windowed mode and borderless mode, setting 1 CPU core for it, setting to different priorities, setting the resolution at different levels. - updating the game to 1.1.638.0, and then to 1.1.640.0 None of that which I have tried, worked. I would really appreciate it if someone can help me find a solution to this problem, it's very frustrating trying to fix the game, when you can use that time to actually play it. Here are my system specifications: Intel Athlon 64-bit dual core processor 2.31GHz ATI Radeon 4600 series graphics Sound card unknown motherboard ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 -
Hi! I just wanted to start playing SimCity4 Deluxe but it was not starting up anymore. The game was already installed years ago and I played it two months ago too, but today nothing happened when I clicked on the SC4-icon to run the game. Does anybody know how that is possible? Erick
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important Windows Update KB3086255 blocks SC4 from starting
Cyclone Boom posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
Following the trend of Windows 10, Microsoft has released security update KB3086255 for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 & Windows Vista. Due to "security concerns", this intentionally disables the service which runs the secdrv.sys driver – a component of the SafeDisk protection which SC4 uses. As a result, this prevents the disk-based (CD) version of SimCity 4 from running, and you may receive an "Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" or similar permissions error. Many other legacy games are also affected. It would seem the update simply disables the service, rather than removing secdrv.sys completely (like Windows 10 has). NOTE: This shouldn't impact users of a digital based game, such as from GOG or Steam, as these don't rely on the same copy protection. Full details of the update are as follows: Security update for the graphics component in Windows September 8, 2015 (KB3086255) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/3086255 Workarounds 1) Purchase SC4 digitally Online retailers such as GOG or Steam offer a digital version of SimCity 4 Deluxe. This comes as a download without the need for the CD to start. It's also fully patched and doesn't use the same method of copy protection, so you can install KB3086255 without issue and play the game as normal. In the case of GOG, the game is currently sold DRM free, meaning it starts by itself without a client service (e.g. Steam). During seasonal sales, you can often purchase the game for as little as $5. 2) Redeem your SC4 Serial Number You may be able to redeem your original Serial Number (product key), found at the back at the CD's manual. This may entitle you to a free digital copy of the game, with the same benefits of not needing other workarounds. With Origin you can try contacting customer support, who can usually assist with this. As well as the serial number, you may need to provide physical evidence that you own the boxed copy, such as screenshots of the game's case & disks. Other online retailers may also offer a similar option, so it's best to contact them directly. NOTE: Use at your own risk! The following suggestions will allow SimCity 4 to run, although they could potentially expose your system to security vulnerabilities (which the update intends to bypass). Therefore it's your own responsibility should any issues arise from not installing KB3086255, however the risk level of security flaws being exploited. 3) Uninstall KB3086255 If updates are set to install automatically, you may have this update already installed. In which case, to allow the CD game to start again, without the need for any workarounds, you'll need to uninstall the update: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24373-windows-update-uninstall-update.html A quick way to check if it's installed: Enter KB3086255 in the "Search Installed Updates" box at the top right. Note: To reduce the risk, it might be worth disconnecting from the internet whilst the game is running. Also it's recommended to ensure your anti-virus has the latest protection definitions. 4) Hide KB3086255 If you haven't installed KB3086255, it might be worth hiding it from the list of updates: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html 5) Enable secdrv.sys on demand However if you wish to retain the update, the below instructions (from the knowledge base article) describe how to start the service on demand, which should allow SC4 to run from the CD when you require: Using a script Alternatively, see the following Reddit post for a way to start the service using a batch file: https://www.reddit.com/r/simcity4/comments/3kmfmi/quick_and_dirty_solution_to_recent_windows_update/ List of systems the update is offered to: Feel free to post any comments, questions or suggestions below.- 71 Replies
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important Microsoft releases update, blocks SC4 from starting
Cyclone Boom posted a submission in News
Following the trend of Windows 10, Microsoft has released security update KB3086255 for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 & Windows Vista. Due to "security concerns", this intentionally disables the service which runs the secdrv.sys driver – a component of the SafeDisk protection which SC4 uses. As a result, this prevents the disk-based (CD) version of SimCity 4 from running, and you may receive an "Access Denied - Please login with administrator privileges and try again" or similar permissions error. Many other legacy games are also affected. It would seem the update simply disables the service, rather than removing secdrv.sys completely (like Windows 10 has). NOTE: This shouldn't impact users of a digital based game, such as from GOG or Steam, as these don't rely on the same copy protection. Full details of the update are as follows: Security update for the graphics component in Windows September 8, 2015 (KB3086255) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/3086255 Workarounds 1) Purchase SC4 digitally Online retailers such as GOG or Steam offer a digital version of SimCity 4 Deluxe. This comes as a download without the need for the CD to start. It's also fully patched and doesn't use the same method of copy protection, so you can install KB3086255 without issue and play the game as normal. In the case of GOG, the game is currently sold DRM free, meaning it starts by itself without a client service (e.g. Steam). During seasonal sales, you can often purchase the game for as little as $5. 2) Redeem your SC4 Serial Number You may be able to redeem your original Serial Number (product key), found at the back at the CD's manual. This may entitle you to a free digital copy of the game, with the same benefits of not needing other workarounds. With Origin you can try contacting customer support, who can usually assist with this. As well as the serial number, you may need to provide physical evidence that you own the boxed copy, such as screenshots of the game's case & disks. Other online retailers may also offer a similar option, so it's best to contact them directly. NOTE: Use at your own risk! The following suggestions will allow SimCity 4 to run, although they could potentially expose your system to security vulnerabilities (which the update intends to bypass). Therefore it's your own responsibility should any issues arise from not installing KB3086255, however the risk level of security flaws being exploited. 3) Uninstall KB3086255 If updates are set to install automatically, you may have this update already installed. In which case, to allow the CD game to start again, without the need for any workarounds, you'll need to uninstall the update: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24373-windows-update-uninstall-update.html A quick way to check if it's installed: Enter KB3086255 in the "Search Installed Updates" box at the top right. Note: To reduce the risk, it might be worth disconnecting from the internet whilst the game is running. Also it's recommended to ensure your anti-virus has the latest protection definitions. 4) Hide KB3086255 If you haven't installed KB3086255, it might be worth hiding it from the list of updates: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html 5) Enable secdrv.sys on demand However if you wish to retain the update, the below instructions (from the knowledge base article) describe how to start the service on demand, which should allow SC4 to run from the CD when you require: Using a script Alternatively, see the following Reddit post for a way to start the service using a batch file: https://www.reddit.com/r/simcity4/comments/3kmfmi/quick_and_dirty_solution_to_recent_windows_update/ List of systems the update is offered to: Feel free to post any comments, questions or suggestions below, or in the dedicated support thread.- 60 Comments
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Please log in with administrator privileges and try again
poshbakerloo posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
"Please log in with administrator privileges and try again" I have been playing SC4 Deluxe on my laptop since I got it in 2008. I've had no problems but suddenly today, out the blue it won't load. At all! I use SC4 Launcher which has the autosave built it and with that nothing happens. If I use the default launcher is get this message: "Please log in with administrator privileges and try again" I am an administrator, nothing has changed and I have no idea why this is suddenly happening! I have Windows 7 Pro 64bit, some updates did install today, maybe thats it? Has anyone else had this problem, and know a way to fix it? I have tried the following: - Started it as an admin - Tried Windows XP compatibility mode - Reinstalled it - Restarted my laptop Note: To keep discussion contained, subsequent posts have been merged with this topic. -
SimCity 4 with Windows 7 keyboard problems
pushkard85_sim4 posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
I have recently tried to install Simcity 4 Deluxe edition on Windows 7 64bit. The installation went well and i tried to play it. It started well, however as i tried to create a new region the backspace worked however the letter keys didn't. =S I made sure all the drivers were up to date and also tried a different keyboard but nothing changed =S I also went and tried to start a new city but when i tried to enter the Mayor's Name and the City Name the same thing happen. This is quite strange. I tried to play without changing the fields it ran well. I am in some need of help... -
Fixed ALL issues with Windows 7/Intel Graphics Compatibility!
bluemonkey posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
Okay, after much trial and error, and days of searching and putting together bits and pieces of every string I found, here it is: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c START "high priority sc4" /high "C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity 4 Deluxe\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -w -intro:off -d:Software -CPUcount:1 Part 1: The first part (C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c START "high priority sc4" /high "C:\Program Files (x86)\Maxis\SimCity 4 Deluxe\Apps\SimCity 4.exe") has been floating around the internet for years. I would give credit since its the biggest part, but I have no idea who said it first. Unfortunately, while this string worked great a few years ago, when Intel Core Duos and AMD Athlon IIs were the norm along with Nvidia Geforce cards, its out of date. Why? Because Simcity 4 just doesn't play nice with Intel HD Graphics, which have only gotten near gaming grade in the past few years. Every other guide I've seen tells you how to force SC4 to use your discrete graphics card and avoid the Intel graphics, which it uses by default. However, many people, including me, don't have a discrete card and won't need one for the forseeable future. Part 2: -w is for UAC and notification compatibility. You see, Simcity 4 on "stock" full screen doesn't minimize properly, so when a little bubble pops up in the taskbar saying "updates are available" or "installing new drivers" or "free iPads click here NOW!!!" or whatever, the game is "minimized". But since the game doesn't know how to handle minimizing and maximizing, what has actually just happened is a crash to desktop (CTD). Sure the game is still running, but good luck bringing it back onto the screen. This fixes it by having an "artificial" window. The game is still full screen, but Windows wraps an invisible window around it, so Simcity 4 doesn't have to handle minimizing itself. Warning: DO NOT enable custom resolution! This causes the game to go into a *actual* Window that takes up the full screen, but leaves a Windows frame and the taskbar visible. Panning with the mouse won't work and you can accidentaly resize the Window which MAY crash the game. You might not mind, but I found it an unpleasant experience, and if you do too then 1600x1200 is your maximum resolution if you want full screen. The only way to disable this if you do it is to delete and reset the entire shortcut string. Part 3: -intro:off does exactly what it sounds like it does. When you start the game, all you'll see is a black screen then a Simcity 4 logo before it loads. I know you can skip with the space bar, but why do it when you don't have to? Part 4: -d:software is the part that makes Simcity 4 work with Intel integrated graphics, aka MOST modern computers. You see, Simcity 4 can only use Directx with a (very short) preset list of graphics cards, and while you can add more graphics cards (guide ), Intel integrated doesn't have the information needed to edit those files. Simcity 4 can still use your integrated memory so will still run fast, it just won't be stuck with 3D graphics glitches such as this. There are guides which say that this will cause pixellation issues on the closest zoom, but I don't see their point since this is also true of the stock DirectX mode. There have been many guides saying this issue is due to "memory corruption," and the only solution is reinstalling Simcity 4. They are wrong, and if you don't believe me, try this string. Part 5: -CPUcount:1 limits the game to one processor core. The game doesn't play nice with multiple cores. It USED to work pretty good with early generation Intel Core Duos and AMD Athlon IIs that had no integrated graphics or hyperthreading. However, modern processors with multiple threads per core, or 4+ cores, or integrated graphics will crash the game the moment it moves beyond a single core. However, if you have a slower processor (less than 2.0Ghz with less than 2MB cache), the game might be so slow on one thread that you should just tolerate the CTDs and use an Autosaver. This has been tested in Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and WINE on Ubuntu, Puppy, openSUSE, and Mint Linux. If you use Windows XP, you should check if your processor has integrated graphics or multiple cores, because if it does you'll still need the -d:software and -CPUcount:1. And if you can, install Network Addon Mod. If you don't want it don't use it, but it enables SC4 to use 3-4GB of RAM, which makes it insanely smooth even on maximum graphics settings, so you should at least install it.
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