simcity 4 not working on windows 10

[captaincrackles]

just got SimCity 4 deluxe on my widows 10 pc and it doesn't want to start I click play and nothing happens please help!!!!

[Morkonan]

I don't have Win 10, so may not be able to help you with Win 10 specific issues. Try the below and let's see if using a launcher and working with the settings/options might help. Also, make sure you've given the game the permissions it needs in order to run.

The below is my standard bug reply and includes a link to a good launcher that will help you more easily configure SC4:

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First, take a look at this guide:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=279736936&insideModal=1

I use this launcher: http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/28667-sc4launcher-with-auto-saving-for-simcity/

Configure the launcher properly. First, you want to force CPU cores to 1. Setting the CPU to "High Priority" can also help if you're experiencing choppiness or instability. Next, choose your renderer. Software mode will probably be the safest to start with, in regards to stability. Try that, first. Then, switch up to DirectX if you can, just to check. OpenGL might work, but can be difficult to deal with using certain cards.

Disable the intro video - It can cause issues in certain configurations.

If your're having mouse problems, you can adjust the mouse's display settings and that might correct your issues.

Setting the CPU to "High Priority" can also help if you're experiencing choppiness or instability.

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Note: You may find it necessary to also disable the Steam overlay/chat feature when playing.

[captaincrackles]

still cant get it working but thanks for trying to help. I think I mite just down grade to windows 8

[[at] ajyto]

well mine works fine on 10-64.

Try starting TASK MANAGER then SC4.exe, if the EXE is running then force close, then it's an old problem of CTD, possibly DX corrupt or something. it's happened since Windows 7. I solve mine with reinstalling Windows.

[DudV2]

nope

[Morkonan]

Originally posted by captaincrackles:

still cant get it working but thanks for trying to help. I think I mite just down grade to windows 8

Good luck. Keep checking for driver updates for your hardware and for fixes from Microsoft.

[Booger]

I just fired up the Steam version of the game on Windows 10 and didn't have any issues. Have you tried any of the custom launch options? I know the standard launch options have caused issues on some newer machines due to resolutions, etc..

For example, I use this: -CustomResolution:enabled -r1920x1080x32 -f -intro:off

Everything works great for me.

[captaincrackles]

thanks you so much mate it worked cheers

[Booger]

Originally posted by captaincrackles:

thanks you so much mate it worked cheers

Glad it worked for you.

[catty-cb]

Any CD version of SimCity 4 no longer works on a Microsoft computer, the latest upgrades for Win7 and Win8 disabled it ... it can be re-abled see the Microsoft instuctions here

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255

But this won't work on Win10 as they have removed the secdrv.sys driver from it, its been the main topic of conversion on the SimCity forums outside of Steam