RCTD doesn't open

[76561198317650276]

I click play and it says running... next to the app for about 3 seconds and then disapears and doesn't open. i have tried using compatability mode and i am using windows 10 can anybody help?!

[UesugiTatsuya]

Me too.

[Ryst ♪]

My computer didn't start it up the first time.
Then I started it and I didn't press any button and waited until it was loaded fully.
I have also a W10 PC.
So maybe try this? Really don't know something else.

[fukkinnerd]

I tried starting it up, it told me RTC.EXE has stopped working. Looked up a solution, tried it, and now the game won't even open XD

[Cachabello]

me too an others version doenst rule
i have cd image and rule

[Rameczech]

same issue here like Hani described - 1/ RTC.exe stopped working every time i tried to run it; 2/ solution was to put exception of RTC.exe into the data execution prevention list; 3/ now i doubleclick to run it and literally nothing happens

[SimmonsTheMad33]

The few issues I had with the game were solved by going to the RCT.exe located in

<Path to Steam>/Steamapps/Common/RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe/

Right click the .exe, select properties, compatibility, select "Run this program in compatibility mode for" , select Windows XP (Service Pack 3), then check "Run this program as an administrator" to avoid any UAC problems.

Played 27 Hours straight in a window (to avoid RCT messing up my Window placement) on Windows 10 Build 14393 on a GTX 970 SSC, no issues whatsoever

The only bug Im aware of was one that existed on Windows XP (And will appear now because of using Windows XP Compatibility Mode) where the Window for renaming Rides/Staff/Guests will sometime glitch out a tad.

The game will start in 640x480 fullscreen. Ive seen some people speculate that if 640x480 is not enabled in their respective Video Control Panel (NVCP/CCC/ICP) the game will crash instantly. Potentially worth a look into, though I doubt that is actually what the problem is.

[PiZzAz]

After an hour of trial and error, I finally got RCTD Working.
First you need to find the .exe or application file. I did this by searching for the Game folder, and locating the Executable.
Here's the file path

Computer\Local Disc (C:) \YOURUSER\Desktop\Steam\Steamapps\common\RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe\

Right click the .exe File on the icon, Properties, Compatibility

Tick "Run program in compatibility mode for" And select Windows XP Service Pack 3

While you're there, Tick "disable visual themes" and "Run this program in administrator mode"

You can apply the changes and exit out of that window.
Make a copy of the .exe file and paste it to your desktop.

Now go to Start/Control Panel/Click "Small icons"/System/Advanced system settings/Performance/Data Execution Prevention

Click "Turn on DEP for all programs except those I select"
Click Add
Look in desktop
Find RTCD that you pasted
Double click
Now you can exit out.

If you followed everything, you should be able to launch it from the desktop. The fix doesn't work to launch it on Steam, But i'll be working on it.
If you need further help, comment on my profile and I'll do the best I can to answer.

[Domja]

Press Control, Shift, Esc to open task manager, Click processes, Right click RCT.EXE, Click open file location, double click on the game logo to play the game. This finally worked for me...

[Jakkson K]

https://steamcommunity.com/app/285310/discussions/0/1642045637378867242/