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plokite95
8 years ago

Re: Solution to Launching SimCity 4 Deluxe-RH w/Disc on Windows 7

@AricCougar

I have not had success in re-enabling the SafeDisc driver on my own copy of Windows 10, but you might have more luck with the PowerShell script PsSecDrv if you have enough computer skills: https://github.com/ericwj/PsSecDrv

If not, you can seek out an... executable, or buy the game through digital stores which have the SafeDisc copy protection removed from games (GOG, Steam, Origin). They all have the Deluxe Edition, so no content is lost.

Not sure if this can be done, but you might contact EA support directly to give you an Origin copy of SimCity 4 Deluxe if you send them pictures of your retail copy.

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    AricCougar
    8 years ago

    Following your advice, I first had uninstalled the microsoft update that was blocking SC4 from launching. That worked perfectly. 

    Then I put it back and built the script to run the game on my win7 system with the update installed.  That works perfectly too.

    Now I went to GOG and for $4.99 I purchased and downloaded the DRM-free version of the game and will use it with Windows 10 when the computer is ready. 

    My research shows that no other downloadable option includes a fully patched EP1 and Nightlights update except the GOG one. Also Its the cheapest, and goes on sale for that price a few times a year.  I'm lucky to have caught it right now. 

    So with your help, and all options tested and realized, everything works!  Solution Done.  Thank you!

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    plokite95
    8 years ago

    @AricCougar

    The nightlights update was in version 640 for Rush Hour, which can be downloaded and applied to the retail version. Steam and GOG (at least) have version 641, but I can't tell what that changes.

    Be that as it may, I'm glad you're getting the most of your game now, have fun!

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